Masters Theses: Recent submissions
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Blue hydrogen co-generation as an energy vector for a sustainable future
(2023-03-21)Hydrogen has been identified as a potential energy vector to decarbonize future energy use. For hydrogen to fulfill its potential, it must be produced in sustainable ways such that economics, environmental, social, ... -
Urban residents' perception and behaviour of climate change in Tianjin, China
(2023-03-01)Engaging the public in climate action is necessary to support China's goal to achieve its ambitious carbon reduction commitment to address the climate crisis. By conducting an online survey, this research sampled Tianjin ... -
Knowledge, governance, and sustainability in the T'Sou-ke First Nation
(2023-02-21)This case-study explores the experience of the T’Sou-ke First Nation in their effort to implement their vision of self-sufficiency, sustainability, and cultural and environmental renewal using their traditional values and ... -
Assessing GBA+ as a tool for climate justice
(2023-01-31)In 2018, British Columbia’s (BC) provincial government released CleanBC, and in 2021 BC released the Roadmap to 2030, two cross-ministry efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build a green economy. While governments ... -
Circular economy & housing sustainability : opportunities and applications in BC
(2023-01-31)Housing sustainability is a significant component of sustainable development. Typical modern housing production has caused severe environmental problems, including massive resource consumption and waste generation. Current ... -
How permitted non-Farm uses impact agriculture in the agricultural land reserve : an assessment in six Greater Vancouver municipalities
(2022-12-16)An Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) was established in British Columbia, Canada, by provincial legislation in 1973 with the objective of protecting agricultural lands and encouraging its use for agriculture. The regulation ... -
Sparking cultural transformation through dialogue
(2022-12-13)This study explores the transformational potential of dialogue to spark cultural change. Our society faces critical environmental challenges, and numerous studies demonstrate the power of dialogue to engage individuals in ... -
The impact of human-dog bonds on sense of place
(2022-12-08)This study used a photo-ethnography mixed method to determine how participants' sense of place is impacted by their relationships with their companion dogs. Study participants submitted photos and joined semi-structured ... -
Potential residential spaces for local food production in a suburban municipality
(2022-11-29)This case study aimed to examine the potential areas for local food production in the City of Langford, a suburban municipality on southern Vancouver Island, Canada. To this end, initially, different zones of Langford were ... -
Relationship to place as catalyst for positive change
(2022-11-29)The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of individuals who self-identify as having a long-term relationship to park spaces within the Capital Region of South Vancouver Island, British ... -
Evaluating an ecosystem-based management approach to conserve biodiversity in boreal British Columbia
(2022-11-23)Biodiversity in boreal British Columbia is threatened. Protecting biodiversity and integrating the conservation of at-risk species, sensitive ecological communities, and cultural diversity in this region is an ongoing ... -
Achieving co-benefits of climate and biodiversity action in Canadian municipalities
(2022-11-17)The deeply interconnected climate and biodiversity crises are driving us to a critical global tipping point. Despite worldwide calls for integrated solutions by international agreements and researchers, climate change and ... -
An analysis of the Impacts of climate change on winter sports in British Columbia : a case study of Whistler and Revelstoke, British Columbia
(2022-09-07)Winter sports and tourism are central to Canadian cultural identity and an important economic driver, contributing many benefits including for smaller and isolated communities. It is forecasted that climate change will ... -
Developing a conceptual framework to assess the social-ecological resilience of the Canadian agroecosystem
(2022-08-09)There is a pressing need to develop a coherent and appropriate conceptualization of ‘resilience’ in the context of agricultural production as well as a tool for its practical assessment. Here I do both. I use a systematic ... -
An investigation of carbon sequestration, storage capacity, and air pollution removal by trees in the Resort Municipality of Whistler
(2022-08-05)Trees have a considerable ability to reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide and improve air quality, including many other valuable ecosystem services. Beyond timber value, trees contribute to other economic benefits that are ... -
Lived experiences and emergent practices : eight conversations with Metro Vancouver urban environmental educators
(2022-07-29)Urban environmental education (UEE) as a sub-genre of environmental education is still a relatively novel field of study, but an especially relevant one in Canada given its population’s concentration in urban centres. ... -
Pedagogy of place : an exploration of teachers' lived experience with place-based education in School District 57 (Prince George, BC Canada)
(2022-07-26)My research explored the lived experience of elementary school teachers in Prince George, Mackenzie, and Valemount BC (School District 57), to better understand and support them in their journey to include place-based ... -
Sustainable management of municipal solid waste : a zero waste strategy for the City of Surrey
(2022-07-07)As part of a broader agenda to cut costs, fulfil the needs of its projected population increases, and curb the impact of municipal solid waste on the environment and human well-being, the City of Surrey, BC, is pursuing ... -
A decolonial love story : matriarchs living In kinship with mother earth
(2022-06-06)This research is both partial autoethnography and ethnography. It is the telling of a decolonial love story intended to challenge the more dominant, patriarchal narrative through storytelling. Wisdom shared from matriarchs ... -
Discovering the elements of success for outdoor education programs in public high schools
(2022-05-28)The study reported for this thesis sought to examine the design and process elements that are significant attributes for the successful implementation and sustained operation of programs of outdoor education (OE) in high ...
