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About<\/h1>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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The Landscapes of Climate Change Lab at the University of British Columbia’s Department of Geography <\/a>seeks to explore the past and present geomorphic change on landscapes, ecosystems, and societies.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Community Based Collaborations<\/strong>
Our research projects work toward community-based collaborations, exploring multiple perspectives in diverse landscapes people call home. We are curious about natural hazard responses, the impacts of climate change, and the livelihoods residing in the landscapes we research.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Ethical Knowledge Braiding<\/strong>
Our priorities lay in the promotion of ethical knowledge braiding, incorporating science, art, and climate communication in the work we do. We aim to ensure that our discoveries respect and integrate multiple perspectives of science and knowledge, ensuring proper and ethical research practices in the geographies we conduct science.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Holistic Perspectives in Physical Geography<\/strong>
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