Research • Policy • Education • Action

The POLIS Water Sustainability Project is an action-based research group at the University of Victoria’s Centre for Global Studies. We develop cutting-edge research and share solutions, best practices, and opportunities for reform with those working on the ground (and in the water). This includes communities, experts, governments at all levels (local, Indigenous, provincial, federal), and non-governmental and Indigenous organizations. By combining practical research with community action, we demonstrate the powerful potential of new governance approaches and work to drive innovative law reform to generate change towards a sustainable and secure freshwater future. Learn more >

 

Research & Publications

  • January 7th, 2025

    Fueling Innovation to Navigate the Wildfire Challenge Ahead

  • August 1st, 2024

    Investigating the risky dilemma of regional flood planning: The case of the Wolastoq | Saint John River Basin, Canada

  • May 14th, 2024

    Learning to Live with Fire: State of Wildfire in B.C.—Policy, Programs & Priorities

Events & Webinars

  • June 3rd, 2024

    Wildfire Coexistence in BC: Solutions Symposium

  • March 22nd, 2024

    World Water Day with Alberta’s Watershed Planning & Advisory Councils

  • March 21st, 2024

    Changing Course: A River’s Journey of Reconnection

In the News

  • February 4th, 2025

    Public comments welcomed on watershed study

  • December 19th, 2024

    Elk-Kootenai/y Study Board Moves Forward During First In-Person Meeting

  • December 4th, 2024

    The economic implications of wildfire in B.C. are wide reaching

Project Updates

  • January 15th, 2025

    Calling Young Artists, Writers & Photographers!

  • December 20th, 2024

    POLIS Holiday Reading Guide

  • November 7th, 2024

    Welcome Kamilla, Rheanne & Kalallei!

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