Browsing MA Environment and Management Theses by Title
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A Cap-and-Trade roadmap for Canada : lessons learned from international experiences
(2017-07-19)In the pursuit of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through climate action planning policymakers have been establishing carbon pricing (Yamin, 2012). Through partnership with the Western Climate Initiative (WCI) the ... -
A Complex adaptive journey toward sustainability : reframing a federal fisheries program
(2020-06-18)The Anthropocene requires environmental managers to shift toward governance approaches that recognize the interdependencies of system components, embrace uncertainties and enable adaptive management to retain the resilience ... -
A study of ecosystem services that draw users to Tombstone Territorial Park and a review of potential conflict areas
(2018-04-25)This study is an evaluation of the ecosystem services (ES) in Yukon's Tombstone Territorial Park (TTP), the spatial distribution of those ES and the location of potential user conflict areas within the park. Cultural ... -
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 ... -
Achieving sustainability in Canadian households through sustainability leadership created by a coaching program
(2017-07-24)This thesis analyzed a green coaching program administered by the David Suzuki Foundation that aims to spread household level sustainability practices in Canada and builds leadership for sustainability. The inquiry asked ... -
Achieving zero waste in multi-unit residential buildings
(2017-01-18)Multi-unit residential buildings (MURB) house 60% of Vancouver, BC’s population and, presently, occupants of MURBs in Metro Vancouver only achieve a waste diversion rate of 24%. My research identifies barriers impacting ... -
Adventure tourism operators and snowmobilers : managing interactions
(2013-11-27)Anecdotal information indicates that conflict exists between Adventure Tourism Operators (ATOs) and snowmobilers in the backcountry of British Columbia. Focusing on the Sea-to-Sky Corridor, a survey was conducted among ... -
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 ... -
An analysis of environmental regulatory compliance
(2014-12-05)The future of North American energy supplies lie in a source of unconventional gas known as coalbed methane (CBM). As with any hydrocarbon resource, its exploration and production poses risks to the environment that can ... -
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 ... -
Assessing the limiting factors for re-introduction of sockeye salmon to the Coquitlam Water Supply Area
(2010-06-15)Prior to the construction of the dams, migrating salmonid species accessed the upper reaches of the Capilano, Seymour, and Coquitlam watersheds as an integral part of their natural lifecycle. There are multiple initiatives ... -
Assessing the role of research in policy change In Indonesia : a case study of CIFOR’s global comparative study on REDD+
(2017-05-05)The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) ran a Global Comparative Study on reducing emissions from deforestation, forest degradation and enhancing forest carbon stocks (GCS REDD+). This thesis is an outcome ... -
Assessing Yukon's current approach to regional land use planning : perspectives from the North Yukon planning process
(2011-06-20)Regional land use planning in the Yukon has a long and unfortunate history of failed efforts. Under Chapter 11 of the Yukon First Nations Umbrella Final Agreement, a new process for planning has been in place since 1993. ... -
An assessment of environmental indicator data quality in GRI sustainability reporting
(2009-11-25)This project assessed whether the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) focuses on providing true environmental indicator reporting within its framework. The analysis focused on environmental indicator data quality through ... -
Balancing intensification and open space in the Greater Golden Horseshoe area
(2016-07-13)As cities grow and intensify to accommodate the needs of growing populations, the availability of open space becomes increasingly important. Studies increasingly support the value of including nature and other open spaces ... -
Barriers and opportunities for improving energy efficiency in the social housing sector : case study of E4C's division of housing and mental health
(2012-12-18)Energy efficiency improvements in the social housing sector have the potential to produce a range of environmental and social benefits. These improvements can be produced through retrofits that deliver energy savings or ... -
Beyond the disposable plastic grocery bag : the opportunity of bagless retail as seen through the lenses of morality, economics, and the environment
(2010-11-30)This paper has attempted to accurately assess the impact of the disposable plastic grocery bag on the planet. Based on the research findings, it has been concluded that disposable plastic grocery bags are not a necessity, ... -
British Columbia's approach to drill cuttings disposal : is legislation fit for the purpose?
(2014-10-31)Planned acceleration in hydrocarbon development is a growing concern among British Columbians. My thesis explores BC's regulatory regime governing non-aqueous drill cuttings disposal. The thesis particularly evaluates ... -
Can forest harvesting and the practice of Aboriginal rights exist compatibly on the landscape?
(2014-12-18)Colonization and settlement have had a significant impact on the land base in British Columbia (BC). Forestry legislative changes, the mountain pine beetle epidemic and Aboriginal law developments over the past 30 years ... -
The Canadian environmental nonprofit sector : understanding organizational effectiveness assessment
(2013-09-11)Environmental NGOs work to address a deficit in environmental protection and improvement. In order to achieve positive environmental outcomes, it is critical that these groups are as effective as possible. Studying how ...
