SDG 13: Climate Action
Climate Action – Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
TRU is taking bold, measurable action through sustainable operations, low-carbon energy systems and research addressing wildfire resilience, climate adaptation, and ecosystem restoration. The university is committed to becoming a carbon-neutral, net-zero campus by 2030.
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Our research
Center for Wildfire Research, Education, Training and Innovation
With TRU Wildfire, we address the growing challenges of extreme fire behaviour and its impacts. At the heart of our partnership with the BC Wildfire Service, TRU Wildfire integrates research, education, training and innovation to create solutions for a changing world.
Learn moreWildfire Management Partnership
TRU partners with the City of Kamloops and BC Wildfire Service to develop enhanced early warning systems and training resources.
Learn morePartnership develops improved wildfire management
TRU, along with two other Interior post-secondary institutions, has partnered with the City of Kamloops and BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) to develop an enhanced early warning system for extreme weather and resources for wildfire training that will benefit communities throughout the province and beyond.
Learn moreBuilding a disaster-resilient future
Dr. Nikku, TRU researcher is leading community-engaged research in disaster resilience — co-creating digital resources and knowledge with Indigenous and local partners to help individuals and communities recover, adapt and thrive through climate-related crises.
Learn moreSeedpods and drones: The future of forest reclamation
Dr. Lauchlan Fraser’s current research project focuses on optimizing tree seedpod performance to quickly restore ecosystems disturbed by wildfire.
Learn moreCampus operations
Co-operative planning for climate change disasters
TRU Risk and Safety Services supports climate disaster planning by collaborating with provincial emergency services and providing space for responders during wildfire events.
Learn moreLow-Carbon District Energy System (LCDES)
Innovative heat-pump network replacing natural gas boilers, reducing campus emissions, and supporting net-zero goals by 2030.
Learn moreCampus Strategic Sustainability Plan (CSSP)
Outlines TRU’s sustainability ambitions in energy use, waste management, transportation, and campus development.
Learn moreKamloops Community Climate Action Plan
Learn how TRU is contributing to Kamloops' climate action plan and provides guidance for how you can contribute.
Learn moreSustainability events
Hero for Zero, The Test screening
TRU hosted a public screening of The Test and a panel on its Low-Carbon District Energy System, which aims to reduce campus emissions by 95 per cent. Community members were invited to take the “Hero for Zero” pledge and support TRU’s path to net-zero.
Learn moreFilms for Change, 2040 screening
TRU welcomed the campus and Kamloops community to a public screening of 2040, a documentary exploring real-world climate solutions. The event included a facilitated discussion on how current technologies can help build a sustainable future.
Learn moreEarth Day vegetable planting
TRU hosted a public vegetable planting event for Earth Day, offering seeds, pots and expert advice to help participants grow their own vegetables sustainably.
Learn moreRelated news and articles
Research fellow program reduces carbon footprints
Graduate students and business owners are seeing benefits from a hands-on program that looks at carbon emissions and ways to reduce them.
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Gift supports research on climate resilience
Researchers will explore the role of parks in climate resilience, reconciliation and Indigenous-led conservation thanks to a $100,000 gift.
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Recognitions for TRU sustainability initiatives continue to grow
TRU continues to build recognition for its leadership in sustainability initiatives with two more honours.
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TRU to generate clean energy with 1,000 solar panels
TRU is among the first universities in B.C. to receive approval from BC Hydro to install more than 1,000 solar panels across campus.
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SDG Accord
As an institutional signatory to the SDG Accord, TRU submits annual reports on our contributions toward the Sustainable Development Goals and shares evidence of our progress through events and actions on campus and in our community. These submissions are synthesized with others into a public progress report by the SDG Accord.
Research fellow program reduces carbon footprints
Graduate students and business owners are seeing benefits from a hands-on program that looks at carbon emissions and ways to reduce them.
Read more
Gift supports research on climate resilience
Researchers will explore the role of parks in climate resilience, reconciliation and Indigenous-led conservation thanks to a $100,000 gift.
Read more
Recognitions for TRU sustainability initiatives continue to grow
TRU continues to build recognition for its leadership in sustainability initiatives with two more honours.
Read more
TRU to generate clean energy with 1,000 solar panels
TRU is among the first universities in B.C. to receive approval from BC Hydro to install more than 1,000 solar panels across campus.
Read moreSDG Accord
As an institutional signatory to the SDG Accord, TRU submits annual reports on our contributions toward the Sustainable Development Goals and shares evidence of our progress through events and actions on campus and in our community. These submissions are synthesized with others into a public progress report by the SDG Accord.
