Minorities Matter: Malaysian Politics and People
SPPGA Professor Kai Ostwald’s chapter in “Minorities Matter: Malaysian Politics and People,” covers local elections, decentralization, and institutional reform in the aftermath of the 2018 Malaysian federal elections.
Russia-US Power Competition In Mideast Grows As Moscow Unveils Gulf Security Concept
Can Russia’s proposed security plan bring peace to the Gulf Region? Professor Ramana predicts that the US won’t enter negotiations with Russia while US sanctions on Iran continue.
Brand Confusion Could Undermine Boycott of Japanese Goods
Brand confusion is complicating a South Korean boycott on Japanese goods. SPPGA Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien says that it has become nearly impossible to disentangle the production networks between Japanese and Korean products.
S-400 Deal Sows Turbulence Within NATO as Erdogan Wins Points At Home, Trust From Russia
Turkey’s purchase of Russian-made S-400 missile defense systems is set to weaken its relationship with its NATO allies, says SPPGA Professor Ramana on the implications of Turkey’s more independent policy.
Horgan’s Government Exceeding Expectations on Two-Year Anniversary: Experts
Thursday marked the end of NDP leader John Horgan’s 2nd year as premier. Despite what SPPGA Faculty Associate Maxwell Cameron calls a remarkable run for a minority government, failure to deliver with the referendum on proportional representation and other campaign promises may cost him voter support.
Innovation in Policy: How UBC is Influencing Global Affairs
Yves Tiberghien is the Founder and Co-Chair of the donor-funded Vision 20 Initiative that enables UBC students to impact the uppermost echelons of global political power, inspiring change at high profile events such as the Paris Peace Forum and the G20. Read more about this project.
Environmentalism’s Next Frontier: Giving Nature Legal Rights
“Ships and corporations have legal standing,” declares a Mother Jones article. Should ecosystems be entitled to the same? Professor David Boyd believes they should: “It’s just a matter of determining what’s important to us.”
Encouraging Signs from the Osaka G20
Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien picks out encouraging signs from the Osaka G20 summit despite disappointing media narrative.
Is Xi Jinping’s Heavy Hand Just What China Needs?
Is an iron-fisted ruler what China needs? Check out the Ear to Asia podcast for Professor Timothy Cheek’s analysis on Xi Jinping’s political actions and leadership.
China Unlikely To Join Multilateral Arms Control Talks Unless Russia, US Curb Arsenals
What would it take to curb global nuclear build-up? China states it won’t sign arms control agreements unless the US and Russia do first. Professor Ramana says global agreements likely won’t be reached before the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty expires in 2021.
Yves Tiberghien on the Japanese G20 Summit Osaka
Join Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien on the Global Summitry podcast as he recaps the ‘pageantry’ at last week’s G20 Summit in Osaka and breaks down the top-tier issues of international trade, climate change action and more.
Local Chinese Groups Take Out Pro-Communist Party Ads Amidst Hong Kong Protests
Yves Tiberghien, faculty associate and executive-director of the China Council at UBC, comments on pro-Communist party ads published by local Chinese groups amidst Hong Kong protests. He says the ads “may be a way [of building] good faith with the Chinese government”.
Can Trudeau Solve Canada’s Beef with China (Podcast)
China suspends Canadian meat imports based on quality control but the Canadian government suspects foul play. Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien speaks on the potential links between this situation and the ongoing Canada-China political disputes.
Kids Suing Governments About Climate: It’s a Global Trend
From Colombia to Pakistan to the Netherlands, kids are taking their right to a clean environment to the courts. Professor David Boyd says no other series of legal actions has spread as quickly across the globe as the struggle for environmental rights.
China Jets “Buzz” Canadian Ships in Taiwan Strait, Adding New Layer to Dispute
On June 18 Chinese fighter jets “buzzed” Canadian warships in the Taiwan Strait – causing another rift in increasingly tense Canada-China relations. Professor Brian Job comments on implications of this as the dispute is set to take center stage in G20 summit.
Meat Producers Uncertain After Removal From Chinese Market (French)
The suspending of Canadian meat imports by China worries British Colombians. Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien tells Radio-Canada there is reason to believe that Chinese political pressure is linked with the US extraterritoriality sanctions on Iran.
China Halts Meat Exports From Canada
With China cutting meat imports from Canada ahead of the G20 summit, SPPGA Professor Paul Evans predicts that things are likely to get worse for Canada in dispute over arrest of Huawei CFO (Paywall).
‘The Age of Impulse’: G20 Leaders Meet as World Order is Rocked by a Clash Between Giants
SPPGA Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien is featured in CBC news, discussing the severe effects on Canada should the US impose punitive tariffs on Chinese goods. See full article for details on this “clash between giants,” ahead of the G20 summit.
Himalayan Indigenous Languages
There are hundreds of Indigenous languages in the Himalayan region, although some have only recently been acknowledged as such. SPPGA Associate Professor Tsering Shakya discusses the contested Indigenous status of languages in one of the world’s most remote regions, Tibet.
UBC Hosts Scholarly Panel on the Hong Kong Extradition Bill
Hong Kong continues to make international headlines, after millions of young people took to the streets in protest last week. On June 18, UBC SPPGA hosted a round-table regarding a bill that Professor Leo Shin calls the latest clampdown on the region’s freedom.
The Steady Attack on Freedom in Hong Kong
The Tyee recaps last week’s roundtable, where UBC faculty broke down the controversial extradition bill and what would need to happen for tensions to de-escalate.
Trump-Xi Meeting to ‘Break Down, Break Through or Muddle Through,’ Says Expert
SPPGA Professor Yves Tiberghien discusses what’s in store for Canada at the upcoming G20 Summit, amidst US-China and China-Canada tensions.
Don’t Believe Everything We Say
Professor Yves Tiberghien is featured in CBC Radio Montreal in a lively debate regarding rising concerns on Canada-China relations. Full interview (French) here:
Bill C-262’s Legal Uncertainty a Certainty, Say Experts
Bill C-262 would require all Canadian laws to be in compliance with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Professor George Hoberg discusses implications for Canadian laws amidst unresolved reconciliation failures.
How to Succeed in Politics Without Really Crying
The UBC Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions’ Institute for Future Legislators nurtures your political aspirations and dispels preconceptions around public service. Learn more about our civic immersion program.
Chrétien Suggests Huawei Executives Extradition Case Should End (paywall)
SPPGA Professor Wenran Jian is featured in The Globe and Mail, as he discusses relations with China amidst Meng Wanzhou’s recent extradition case. Full article (paywall):
Yes, Canada Is Guilty of Genocide. Now It’s Time to Act
“Canada is guilty of genocide… Now it’s time to be shocked out of complacency about ongoing structural violence against Indigenous peoples, as well as the belief that we get a free pass on human rights issues,” writes Professor Sheryl Lightfoot in The Tyee.
How Vancouver Was Forever Changed by the Tiananmen Square Massacre
We remember the Tiananmen Square massacre and how its impact changed Vancouver forever. Professor Yves Tiberghien is featured in this Daily Hive story.
Canada-China Relations in the Lead up to the G20 Summit
Professor Yves Tiberghien speaks to the Cable Public Affairs Channel on Canada-China relations in the lead up to the G20 Summit. Interview is in French.
A Breath of Clean Air Should Be a Human Right
Every minute of every day, a young child dies of illness caused by air pollution. Read more on actions that we can take to protect what UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and the Environment David Boyd calls our human right to clean air.
Trudeau Accepts Indigenous Inquiry’s Finding of Genocide
This week, Canada takes a huge step forward by recognizing its historical actions which resulted in a genocide of Indigenous women and girls. Professor Sheryl Lightfoot speaks to the significance of a national inquiry and response for The Globe and Mail.
Thirty Years After Tiananmen: It’s Time to Face Facts and Join Forces
In a thought-provoking piece for the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, Professor Timothy Cheek writes that the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Incident is a reminder and invitation for us to review the 30 years of our relations with China.
Canada in the Crosshairs: Yves Tiberghien on The Arlene Bynon Show
Professor Yves Tiberghien is interviewed by SXM Canada Talks on Canada’s extradition treaty and how CFO Meng Wanzhou’s arrest falls within the purview of US foreign policy rather than rule of law.
We Need to Use Our Society’s Inheritance to Do Good
“The public is dismayed at the state of the world. Climate change, biodiversity loss, plastics everywhere, the list goes on.” As the Canada research chair in applied mathematics and integrated study of global change at UBC IRES, Professor Hadi Dowlatabadi says that we have the power to repair the environmental damage from the legacy of industrialization.
Banning Fuel Imports Wouldn’t Help Environment or Economy, Experts Say
As Professor George Hoberg notes, expanding oil production and transportation would have serious consequences for the world’s climate. He says that Canadian politicians are not serving the interest of their children or Canadians by taking a ‘go slow’ approach to the climate emergency.
Trump’s Plan to Put More Tariffs on Mexico Threatens New NAFTA
On June 10th, Trump plans to impose a tariff on all Mexican imports until the flow of migrants over the US southern border stops. CSDI Director Max Cameron explains how NAFTA was designed to avoid this kind of action, which is considered illegal under the agreement
‘Exhaustive’ Oil Lobby Threatens to Derail Promised BC Tanker Ban
A B.C. senator lashes out as the unelected Senate stalls a long-awaited bill to formalize a 34-year oil tanker moratorium. Time is running out for Parliament to pass Bill C-48, which Coastal First Nations say is essential to protecting their economy. Professor George Hoberg has more on The Narwhal.
George Hoberg Takes Your Calls on Climate Change
“It is becoming increasingly clear that we are in a climate emergency,” says Professor George Hoberg for Global News in a climate change call-in. Full interview here:
Is the BC Court’s Decision on the Pipeline Bad for Climate Change?
On Friday, the BC Court of Appeal ruled against the provincial government’s attempt to introduce environmental laws that would essentially block the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline. Professor George Hoberg weighs in on The Lynda Steele Show.
Boot Camp Launched for Those Interested in Running for Politics
With speakers including former Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne, the CSDI Institute for Future Legislators is an innovative program for future politicians taking place in Ontario this year.
At Vancouver’s Clean Energy Summit, Nuclear Is Making a Play
“Note to ministers from 25 nations: Prepare to be dangerously greenwashed,” says Professor Ramana about the Clean Energy Ministerial held in Vancouver this week.
Precious Resources
A new program for Tahltan First Nation youth seeks to involve them in the development of their ancestral land. With help from Professor Nadja Kunz, students take part in an eye-opening hike to prepare the next generation.
Why Lake Erie Has the Same Rights as a Person in Toledo, Ohio
Most Canadians seem unaware of the Lake Erie’s newfound legal rights on the US side of the border – will Ontario tackle similar legislature? Professor David Boyd comments in Maclean’s on the rights-of-nature measures. Read more:
No Windfall for Canada in U.S.-China Trade Fight: Experts
“The tariffs would mean a trade war that could put us in an economic situation we haven’t seen since at least the 1930s,” comments Professor Yves Tibergien on the fallout for Canada from the US-China trade fight. Read more:
B.C. Ruling Will ‘Dial Down Tension’ on Trans Mountain, but Not for Long: Professor
Professor George Hoberg is interviewed for CBC Radio, commenting on the latest pipeline developments and a temporary reduction of tensions between BC and Alberta governments.
All This Burnaby Refugee Wanted was an Education. He Got That and More
Recent MPPGA graduate, Aboozar Ahmadi is featured in Burnaby Now and the Vancouver Courier. Read his inspiring story on his journey as a refugee in Iran, and his time in our Masters program. Congratulations Aboozar!
The Canada-China Crisis is a Game of Chess
Professor Yves Tiberghien is interviewed by The Globe and Mail on the chess game between China and Canada, and says Ottawa needs to stop playing it with checker pieces.
A Relook At Nuke Deal
After the 10th anniversary of the Indo-US nuclear cooperation agreement, known as the 123 Agreement, Professor Ramana co-authors a critique of the deal in the India Forum.
The Country That Exiled McKinsey
Professor Julian Dierkes speaks to Propublica about a dubious project undertaken by consulting firm McKinsey & Co. and about its involvement in Mongolia.
Huawei CFO House Arrest Contrasts with Canadians Detained in China
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou described her house arrest in a multi-million dollar Vancouver home as “restricted to a limited space”. This is a stark contrast from the situation of the two Canadians detained in China, Professor Paul Evans tells Reuters.
Regard vers l’Asie avec Yves Tiberghien
Professor Yves Tiberghien is interviewed by Radio-Canada on the state of world relations in the midst of the great poker game between the US, China and Canada, as well as on the North Korea missile reprieve.
Students and Staff at Vancouver School Say Goodbye to 104-Year-Old Building
Can Nepal’s earthquake help Vancouver elementary school kids understand why their school must be demolished? At 104 years old, Bayview Elementary is one of the oldest brick buildings in BC, and the decision to demolish can be hard to accept, SPPGA Professor Sara Shneiderman tells CBC.
Relations Between Canada and China at ‘Worst Since Tiananmen Square’
Relations between Canada and China are the iciest they’ve been since Tiananmen Square in the 1970s, SPPGA Professor Paul Evans tells Global News.
Defense Argues Meng Wanzhou’s Arrest is Unlawful
Defense lawyers for Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou claim in court that her arrest and detention in Canada is unlawful. Professor Yves Tiberghien calls the case “unfortunate” despite the extradition treaty with the US tying Canada’s hands.
Trump says Deal With China Still Possible
Could US tariffs on Chinese goods more than double? Professor Yves Tiberghien talks high-stakes repercussions on the price of goods as the two countries enter endgame tariff negotiations for CTV News.
Huawei Executive Gets New Bail Term: Staying in a $16 Million Home
Visiting SPPGA Professor Wenran Jiang comments on the New York Times piece on Canada, China and the U.S. tensions following the detention of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou.
Huawei CFO to Seek Extradition Stay Citing Trump Comments
Paul Evans, a professor at the SPPGA, spoke to Reuters about Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou’s intention to seek a stay of extradition. Articles appeared on CNBC, Business Insider, Asia One, Yahoo, and other outlets.
What is China’s Strategy for the Polar Regions?
A panel of experts featuring Professor Wenran Jiang discuss China’s race towards the Arctic and what it means for the rest of the world. Listen to the full podcast on BBC Sounds here:
Radio Canada: The Trade War Between the US and China (French Only)
Professor Yves Tiberghien is featured in Radio Canada’s L’heure du Monde, discussing the growing trade war between the US and China and the impacts on Canada.
Synchronizing Food Production Can Have Disastrous Effects
Professor Navin Ramankutty and Postdoctoral Fellow Zia Mehrabi write for The Conversation, on challenges and possible solutions to the exacerbation of global crop failures in synchronized agricultural systems.
US Moves Ahead on Energy Amid Disagreement
As the proposed Green New Deal receives mixed support among environmental groups in the US, Professor MV Ramana provides his analysis on climate legislation and the nuclear industry, in Physics World Magazine.
BC couple recalls being wrongly imprisoned in China: ‘Hopelessness and hope, they battle within you’
Professor Yves Tiberghien speaks on the imprisonment of Canadians in China and comments that Canada has “become a pawn” for its detaining of individuals on behalf of the US. Featured in The Province newspaper. This story also ran in The Calgary Herald and Edmonton Journal.
Why the Southern Resident Killer Whales Should Have the Same Rights as People
The National Post references Professor David Boyd’s pivotal book, “The Rights of Nature: A Legal Revolution That Could Save the World,” as the case is made for legal rights to be applied to southern resident killer whales.
Amplifying a Voice Displaced
Marking the 8th year since the March 11th Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, UBC hosts documentarian Hitomi Kamanaka and her film, Little Voices from Fukushima. The Source spotlights event organizer, Professor MV Ramana in their article.
Here’s What Would Happen If Alberta Really Does ‘Turn Off the Taps’ on B.C
What would happen if Alberta ‘turns off the taps’ on BC? SPPGA Professor George Hoberg discusses Bill 12, and federal and provincial implications of the ongoing BC-Alberta oil disputes, for ‘The Star Vancouver.’
Activists Say New Canadian Group Supporting China’s Control of Tibet is a Front for Beijing
A new Canadian group supporting China’s control of Tibet is a threat, says SPPGA Professor Tsering Shakya, for politicians and others who do not look closely at what it really represents.
Geopolitics of Mongolia & Move Toward Authoritarian Rule?
What does President Battulga’s new amendments to the judiciary mean for Mongolia? SPPGA Professor Julian Dierkes offers his assessment of current political developments in Mongolia on the Geopolitics & Empire podcast.
China and Europe Join Hands to Promote Global Governance
Yves Tiberghien speaks on this month’s groundbreaking China-EU summit, where both nations confirmed their joint commitment to a number of issues, which included support for the Paris Agreement, the Iran deal, and the G20. Read the article (Chinese) from the Social Sciences in China Press.
The U.S. Is Eager to Sell Nuclear Reactors to Saudi Arabia. But Why?
SPPGA Professor M.V. Ramana and Aileen Murphy, recipient of the Simons Award in Nuclear Disarmament and Global Security, discuss a secret US-Saudi nuclear cooperation agreement. Read more at Bulletin Of The Atomic Scientists.
Synchronized Failure of Global Crop Production
Zia Mehrabi and SPPGA Professor Navin Ramankutty have just published a paper on how global crop calories are becoming more synchronized, which is likely to be bad news for global crop failures, price spikes, and food security.
Could Fusion Energy Be the Future?
Could fusion energy be the solution to global power problems? A BC company has developed a mini fusion power plant that produces clean energy cheaply, but SPPGA Professor MV Ramana argues that nuclear fusion will never be an economical source of electricity.
Applauding Youth Involvement in the Climate Change Fight
Following the UN Human Rights Committee’s resolution on the empowerment of children-led initiatives for the environment, SPPGA Professor and UN Rapporteur David Boyd underlines the importance of environmental advocacy by future generations.
If the Trudeau Liberals Lose Seats this Fall, What Will Happen in B.C.?
CSDI Director and SPPGA Faculty Associate Max Cameron contends that the SNC-Lavalin scandal has badly hurt the Liberals’ position, making the election outlook for BC a lot more uncertain.
Expelled by the Liberals, Wilson-Raybould Could be Courted by Other Parties
Justin Trudeau’s decision to expel Jody Wilson-Raybould has dealt a huge blow to the Liberal Party’s agenda. CSDI Director Max Cameron speculates about Wilson-Raybould’s party options in the upcoming election.
Global Energy Transition & Phasing Out Coal in Mongolia
Is global coal use on the rise? SPPGA Professor Julian Dierkes and Liu Scholar, Sandeep Pai, discuss the urgency of the global energy transition and phasing out of coal in Mongolia in the Sustainable Mongol podcast.
Can a New Political Party Shake Things Up in Singapore?
In Singapore, Tan Cheng Bock’s new political party could pose a threat to the People Action Party, which has been in power for much of the country’s history. SPPGA Professor Kai Ostwald evaluates whether this new party is what Singapore’s opposition needs in the World Politics Review.
Canada Pulls Back Welcome Mat for China
How likely is a full-scale war between the US and China? The Asia Times sits down with SPPGA Professor Paul Evans to find out why Canadians aren’t rolling out the welcome wagon for China this year.
Why It’s So Hard to Keep the World Focused on Tibet
International salience of the chokehold that remains on Tibetan autonomy continues to deteriorate as times goes on. SPPGA Professor Tsering Shakya comments on China’s ability to sweep Tibetan struggle under the global radar in this Quartz News article.
Why Ozone-Depleting Substances Remain Prolific in Certain Countries
SPPGA Professor and UN Rapporteur David Boyd comments on weak law-enforcement contributing to the continued consumption of ozone-depleting substances worldwide.
B.C. Targets Asian Alternatives in Diversification Plan
“This is the year to do business with Japan.” In a time of shifting loyalties, SPPGA Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien discusses the opportunities that the Trans-Pacific Partnership has opened up between Canada and Japan in Business in Vancouver. This story also appeared in Richmond News.
Rights as a Response to Ecological Apocalypse
Human rights-based movements might be the key to a healthy and sustainable environment and prevent further irreparable damage caused by climate change. While accepted by many, this approach has yet to be globally recognized and enforced. SPPGA Professor David Boyd writes a compelling piece on the human right to a safe and healthy environment in […]
How Canada Gets Squeezed Between China And The U.S.
The extradition of Meng Wanzhou is a process that could last for months, possibly years. According to SPPGA Professor Paul Evans, who was recently interviewed by NPR, many Canadians feel that Canada has been unwittingly dragged into the conflict between the U.S. and China
Explainer: What the New Nuclear Deal Between India and US is All About
While nuclear power usage in India has risen slightly, they have yet to reach their projected goal of 20 gigawatts by 2020. Qrius discusses the new nuclear deal between the US and India with SPPGA Professor MV Ramana.
Achieving Paris Climate Target Could Add Billions in Fisheries Revenue
Achieving the Paris Agreement goals could potentially net billions of dollars in revenue for the global fisheries industry. SPPGA Professor Rashid Sumaila talks to News Nation on how the Paris goals are crucial to the support of healthy and peaceful societies.
Canadian Perceptions of China After the Meng Wanzhou Case
Canada-China tensions might have led to a deterioration of Canadian opinions of China, but Canadians still support free trade agreements between the two nations. SPPGA Professor Paul Evans was recently featured in a Ming Pao article (Chinese only).
Freeland Thanks U.S. Lawmakers for Support on Arrest of Huawei Executive
SPPGA Professor Paul Evans and Political Science Professor Xiaojun Li’s 2019 report on Canadian perspectives on China was mentioned in the Globe and Mail.
Extradition Case of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou Carries Wider Political Concerns
Following the start of the extradition process for Huawei Executive, Meng Wanzhou, SPPGA Professor Paul Evans comments on Canada’s fear of being pulled into the vortex of the US-China “Cold War”.
Pollution Claims the Lives of One Victim Every Five Seconds
Pollution claims the lives of one victim every five seconds, says David Boyd, SPPGA Professor and UN Special Rapporteur. Dr. Boyd speaks out on the consequences of continued deterioration of the environment.
A New Boot Camp Aims to Make Politics Palatable to Canadians
The Institute for Future Legislator’s launches at Ryerson this year! IFL founder and CSDI Director, Max Cameron talks about a non-partisan boot camp that teaches students about the day-to-day life of Canadian politicians and experiments with new concepts to improve our democratic institutions.
Yves Tiberghien on CBC: The Huawei Case and Canada-China Relations
With the beginning of the Meng Wanzhou hearings, tensions between Canada and China continue to run high. SPPGA Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien discusses the current situation with CBC RDI Economie and CBC Radio Canada.
2019 UBC National Opinion Poll on Canadian Views of China
Read the February 2019 UBC Report on Canadian Public Attitudes on China & Canada-China Relations here.
Credit Risk for Canadian Schools Over Tense Canada-China Relations Exaggerated, UBC Experts Say
In the midst of tense China-Canada relations, some fear that fewer Chinese students will choose to enroll in Canadian universities. SPPGA Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien and Professor Paul Evans say that credit risk worries over Chinese citizens studying at Canadian universities are unwarranted. This story also appeared in the Ming Pao (Chinese only).
Frenzy of Interest Descends on Meng Wanzhou’s Court Appearance
Supporters of Meng Wanzhou and critics of China’s response to the case are both in disbelief as Meng’s extradition hearing is underway. SPPGA Professor Paul Evans was quoted in the Vancouver Sun about the mixed emotions concerning China.
UBC Professor Believes that Canada-China Retaliations Will Escalate
With the Meng Wanzhou extradition case in progress, SPPGA Professor Paul Evans discusses the possibility of mounting retaliation amidst the currently tense Canada-China relations (Chinese only).
UN: Time to See Air Pollution as Human Rights Threat
According to SPPGA Professor David Boyd, air pollution is leading to 7 million premature deaths a year around the world, including 600,000 among children. He tells Voice of America it’s time air pollution was taken seriously as a human rights threat. This story was also featured on Arab News, India TV News and Yahoo News.
If You Don’t Like Eating Fish, You Might Be a Fan of Global Warming
“Curtailing global warming, and keeping the fish alive, is not just an ethical duty, it’s also in everybody’s best financial (and culinary) interests.” SPPGA Professor Rashid Sumaila discusses the impact of global warming on the world’s fisheries with Popular Science.
‘Now’ Episode 10: Yves Tiberghien on China’s Leadership and the Growing U.S.-China Tensions
The latest Global Summitry Podcast features SPPGA Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien, who tackles the rising role of the Chinese Communist Party in China’s economic development, and examines the course of China-US relations.
Earth’s Fish Are Disappearing Because of Climate Change, Study Says
Climate change will affect developing country waters, which are at greatest risk and “rely the most on fish for food security, incomes and employment”. SPPGA Professor Rashid Sumaila stresses the importance of reaching the 2015 Paris Climate Goals for the CNN. This story was also featured in The Energy Mix.
Achieving Paris Climate Target Could Net Additional Billions in Fisheries Revenue
“Achieving the Paris Agreement global warming target could protect millions of tonnes in annual worldwide fisheries catch.” SPPGA Professor Rashid Sumaila’s new study shows us how sustainable measures would benefit the fisheries industry, food sovereignty, and human well-being.
The Future of Small Modular Reactors in Energy Production
Are small modular reactors worth the investment? SPPGA Professor and nuclear expert MV Ramana reports that SMRs have a reduced capability to produce energy overall in addition to increased costs of operation.