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Climate Change Mitigation and Prevention Strategies Infographic Out Now!
We encourage you to view our most recent infographic, accompanying the 2nd chapter in our rural community resilience series!
The Impacts of Climate Change in Rural BC infographic is now live!
An infographic to accompany our first chapter, with the objective to assess the impacts of climate change on rural BC communities
Aging and Climate Change Study
The purpose of this research project is to examine the role of seniors in the climate crisis. This project will examine three facets of their role: (a) the risks that seniors face due to increasing frailty and vulnerability, (b) the challenges they pose for climate change action or adaptation, and (c) their potential as a valuable, untapped resource in combatting climate change.
Contact for more details:
Tess Fischer
tfisch01@hotmail.com
250-266-9119
Study Principal Investigator:
Dr. Robert Gifford, Psychology and Environmental Studies, University of Victoria
rggiford@uvic.ca
250-721-7532
Infographic Behavioural Determinants of Climate Action and Commitment to Collective Change
The accompanying infographic to the fifth chapter in our rural community resilience series is now LIVE, titled Behavioural Determinants of Climate Action and Commitment to Collective Change
Chapter Six published now: Reconnecting with Nature
Read the sixth chapter in our series: Planning Resilient Communities and Adapting Rural Health Services in British Columbia: A response to climate change and ecosystem disruption, along with an accompanying infographic
RHSRNbc May 2022 Symposium Website and free registration are now LIVE!
Join the RHSRNbc’s Virtual Research Symposium, “Resilient Transformation of Rural Communities in British Columbia,” on May 25 & 26, 2022 from 9 am – 12 pm PDT! The 2022 symposium aims to create a learning community in exploring and understanding the resiliency and transformation of rural communities from several perspectives. Register for free now!
RHSRNBC 2022 Funding Opportunities Now Open
Are you a student, researcher, or health professional looking for funding to support your rural health services projects? Explore RHSRNbc’s lineup of funding opportunities for 2022-23
In-Person BC Rural Health Conference in May 2022
Join the Rural Coordination Centre of BC for the BC Rural Health Conference on May 13 – 15 in Penticton! With interactive group sessions & workshops, wellness opportunities, & opportunities to reconnect with rural health colleagues at social events, you don’t want to miss it. Registration is now available!
Register for the Rural Health Equity Conference 2022
Registration is Now Open for the Rural Health Equity Conference 2022!
The Rural Health Equity Conference 2022 explores equity and health issues in rural settings, sparking dialogue and connections between people who share a passion for responding to rural and remote communities’ unique needs. Offered entirely online on two separate dates (February 14th and 28th) will allow for reconnection and continued conversation. Presentations will explore strategies for genuine engagement and create dialogue about the implications of research findings for both rural communities and service organizations. Our goal is to spark partnerships for transformative research and knowledge translation. Community action for health equity and relational, integrated knowledge translation are the two main themes that guide our program
Register for FREE on the Conference Website Here
Twitter: #RHE2022
