Our Team

Dr. Tristan Pearce is an Associate Professor and the Canada Research Chair in the Cumulative Impacts of Environmental Change at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), Canada. His research focuses on the cumulative impacts of environmental change, in particular the vulnerability and adaptation of socio-ecological systems to climate change. He is currently working on these issues in partnership with communities in the Canadian Arctic, Pacific Islands region, and British Columbia. Dr. Pearce takes a grassroots, ethnographic approach to research, which emphasizes the importance of studying first hand what people do and say in particular contexts, and considers multiple ways of knowing and understanding people's relationships with the environment and how it is changing. 

Stephanie is a MSc student of Environmental Studies at the University of Northern British Columbia. Her project focuses on the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems in the western Canadian Arctic, through the study of Greenland cod in Ulukhaktok, NT. Stephanie's research integrates both scientific approaches and traditional ecological knowledge, with the aim of informing fisheries co-management. She hopes to pursue a career in marine conservation under the impacts of climate change and anthropogenic pressures.

Annie King is an MA student in Geography at the University of Northern British Columbia in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies. Her research focuses on Sahtu-Dene and Metis engagement in the remediation and reclamation process of the Norman Wells oilfield. Annie obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from the University of Regina, where she held two NSERC grants assisting on a project studying the effects of farm ponds on the global carbon budget. She was also responsible for organizing and maintaining a citizen science project tracking water quality throughout the province of Saskatchewan.

James is a MSc student in Geography at the University of Northern British Columbia. His research focuses on evaluating how rural communities relate to and understand their vulnerability to wildfire as well as how this information can be used to better reduce community wildfire risk. After seven years working in wildfire suppression, James’ work will integrate a working knowledge of fire management in BC with qualitative research and an investigation of existing wildfire hazard assessment practises. James completed a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences at Quest University Canada before spending the next few years firefighting and chasing snow around BC.

Halena is a Masters of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (MNRES) student at the University of Northern British Columbia. Her research focuses on engaging Inuit Traditional Knowledge to better understand the impacts of climate change on Arctic marine species. Halena received a Bachelor of Arts and Science (Hons.) from the University of the Sunshine Coast where she specialised in Development Studies and Ecology. She also obtained a Graduate Certificate in GIS and Remote Sensing from Charles Sturt University.

Yanik is an MA student in Environmental Studies at the University of Northern British Columbia in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies. Her research focuses on nature-based solutions for adaptation to the cumulative impacts of climate change and human activities through a case study of a marine protected area in Fiji. She received a Bachelor of International Development Studies from the University of Guelph where she specialized in Environmental Development. She has worked with informal settlement communities throughout Fiji in adapting to climate change and has also worked as a project coordinator for the St. Lawrence River Strategy: