Solving-FCB Co-PIs selected as authors for the IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Report
Co-PI’s William Cheung and Rashid Sumaila have been selected as authors for the IPCC 7th Assessment Report (AR7).
News Release
Basic income could solve global poverty and stop environmental destruction, study finds
Originally posted at oceans.ubc.ca. Providing a basic income could boost global gross domestic product (GDP) by $US163 trillion while acting to curb environmental degradation, UBC research has found. An analysis of 186 countries found that providing basic income, or regular, set payments to all adults in the world, could boost global GDP by about 130 … Read more
Solving-FCB Co-Director awarded the prestigious Prince Albert I medal from the Oceanographic Institute of Monaco
Internationally renowned fisheries researcher, Dr. Ussif Rashid Sumaila, has been recognized by the Oceanographic Institute of Monaco with the 2023 Albert I Grand Medal in the Science category.
Event – Vanishing Fish: The Fight for Global Ocean Justice
Originally posted on the Sea Around Us website. Three leading environmental thinkers discuss the global fight for ocean justice, in a world grappling with the impacts of overfishing and climate change. They will also discuss the ‘ call to end fishing on the high seas – as well as reflect on the Tyler Prize, which … Read more
For a prosperous Blue Economy, everyone must be involved
Women and marginalized groups must be a part of decision-making processes in a Blue Economy This article was originally posted at oceans.ubc.ca. Image by Siggy Nowak from PixabayDiversity, equity, and inclusion are central to creating sustainable marine environments and economies, but have yet to be fully considered. A recent study sought to understand why these … Read more
