Liu Institute for Global Issues

The Liu Institute for Global Issues is an interdisciplinary research hub for emerging global issues in the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs in the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC). At the Liu Institute, we strive to catalyze innovative thinking and positive change, bridging the gap between academics and practitioners to transform research into actions. Our policy-led approach encourages examination of economic, social and environmental interactions and solutions that advance sustainability, security and social justice, particularly in lower income communities.

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Advancing Gender Equality and Security with Erin Baines and Liliane Pari Umuhoza

In the lead-up to the 25th anniversary of the landmark United Nations Resolution 1325 on Women Peace and Security, the RN-WPS recently held their third annual symposium at the University of Ottawa. Erin Baines, SPPGA Professor and Co-director of the RN-WPS, led a panel, “Taking Action: Women’s...

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MPPGA Students Win Best Position Paper Awards at Carleton Model NATO Conference

In February, Carleton University’s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs hosted over 100 students from across Canada for the Model NATO Conference, an intensive four-day simulation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) students...

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News Compilation: April 2024

Publications Media April 2, 2024 Land Tenure Lesson From Laos For Forest Carbon Projects (Commentary) Learn about the importance of capacity-building and just benefit-sharing in forest carbon projects from MPPGA students, Melissa Lo, Simran Kaur, Oluwole Soyinka, Shen Huan Tang, and Song Fu...

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Research that Matters: Support Experiential Learning this UBC Giving Day

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Event Recap: Reporting on Mass Atrocities in Myanmar

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News Compilation: February 2024 Copy

Publications February 19, 2024 Gender-transformative action, social norms and economic empowerment Learn about the latest findings on gender norms and economic empowerment, co-authored by SPPGA Prof. Tara Cookson. Published by Bristol University Press, this research highlights the importance of...

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