Research Summary
Tackling climate change isn’t just about developing new technologies—it’s also about changing how people think, learn and act. That’s why Dr. Margot Hurlbert, Canada Research Chair in Climate Change, Energy and Sustainability Policy, is working to close the gap between climate policy and public engagement.
She and her research team are exploring how communities can build resilient, low-carbon futures by reimagining power systems, improving water security, and adapting to extreme weather events, like floods, droughts and fires. They are bringing people into the conversation through creative, interdisciplinary approaches, blending science, policy and even pop culture to spark public interest and action. By engaging diverse groups, including youth and Indigenous communities, Hurlbert aims to help people become part of the solution, shaping climate strategies that are practical, inclusive and rooted in the realities of daily life.