Simon Donner

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  • My TEDx talk, "Why our imaginations are the key to solving climate change," is about finding the courage to create a better future

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  • Providing advice on how Canada can achieve net-zero emissions as part of the Net-Zero Advisory Body

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  • Our research examines how climate change fuels extreme events, like marine heat waves, and the impacts on people and ecosystems

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  • We look at how science can inform adaptation to climate change with a focus on Small Island Developing States like Kiribati

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About

I am a climate scientist and Professor at the University of British Columbia focused on helping the world prevent and prepare for climate change.

Read more here.

Research

I lead a diverse research program at the intersection of climate change science and policy. In order to address real-world problems, the areas of focus evolve over time and often cross disciplinary boundaries.

Engagement

I regularly engage with communities and the media to educate about climate change. I also advise the Canadian government as part of the Net-Zero Advisory Body.

Thoughts and stories about climate change, the oceans, and science communication.
SIMON’S BLOG

Lab Team

The team of students and researchers in my Climate and Coastal Ecosystem Laboratory (CCEL) study an array of interdisciplinary climate problems, from ocean warming to sea-level rise to the challenge of eliminating climate-warming emissions.

Kiribati Research

I have been working with local government and communities in the Republic of Kiribati since 2005 to understand the effects of climate change and to build research capacity. Papers, reports, and videos are available here, with more to come.

Writings and Videos

You can subscribe to my blog for occasional articles about climate change science and policy, and my YouTube Channel for educational videos about climate change science and impacts, often filmed while out on the water or cycling to work.

Simon Donner
Email: simon.donner@ubc.ca

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Prospective Students

I am open to talking to highly motivated individuals with strong numerical and analytical skills hoping to do graduate or post-doctoral climate research. For more information, see here.

Prospective students can apply through IRES, Oceans and Fisheries, the Department of Geography, or Atmospheric Sciences.

What’s New

The Scientific Case for Courage, keynote speech at Ottawa conference

Why our imaginations are the key to solving climate change, TEDx talk

The climate crisis demands courage not optimism, with Kathryn Harrison

Version 2 of our global coral bleaching database is available for use

Climate services promise better decisions but focus on better data 

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Simon Donner | Climate Scientist, Professor | Vancouver, BC