Environmental

UVic moves forward with environmental group’s proposal for investment policy review

“We're here for the long run. We're not going anywhere,” Hailey added. "If UVic does become a signatory on whatever level, we will have to keep them accountable to that.”

Landmark environmental ruling in Peru aided by Canadian-Peruvian documentary, UVic law faculty

Despite the positive ruling, the fight for the Marañón is not over. Now, Canaquiri and her organization are asking the Peruvian government to actually implement the court’s ruling. Boyd said…

First Nations and UVic researchers convene to raise their voices about local herring fishery

“The DFO and the Minister of Fisheries [seem] to be ignoring the First Nations, and that's why the Hereditary Chiefs are stepping up to the fight now,” said Chief Pelkey.

Victoria is not immune to fires like LA’s: Experts 

“I know the island is getting [to be] of concern as global change happens. It appears to be getting warmer all the time here, and drier. We have so much…

Local initiative seeks to map 1 000 rain gardens on southern Vancouver Island

While mapping rain gardens is the current project, Daniel told the Martlet that RUSH plans to map more kinds of green infrastructure and community supports — including canopy coverage, food…

Decarbonizing UVic’s energy plant is a critical but costly step towards a greener campus

UVic has set out to reduce its carbon emissions by 50 per cent below their 2010 baseline by 2030, and reach net zero by 2040. In 2023, UVic’s carbon emissions…

UVic researchers are leaders in Indigenous climate action

Indigenous-led climate action is crucial in moving toward a more sustainable future, and programs and research at UVic are dedicated to finding climate solutions grounded in Indigenous worldviews. 

Student group finds human rights violations in university holdings

In 2021, Divest UVic succeeded in their primary mission — encouraging UVic to divest from fossil fuels — but their work is far from over.

UVic’s thriving marine biology program has room to grow

According to Dr. Ben Neal, a biology professor at UVic, the university’s undergraduate marine biology program could expand to include more locally applied marine conservation aspects.