UBC experts on fall and winter weather
The Government of B.C. has issued cautionary guidance for the public to prepare for fall and winter weather including seasonal storms, heavy rain and winds. UBC experts are available to comment on related topics.

Dr. Younes Alila, PhD
(He/Him/His)
Professor, Department of Forest Resources Management
Email: [email protected]
Interview languages: English
Expertise:
- Effects of climate change and land use changes on floods, droughts and landslides

Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch, PhD, RN
(She/Her/Hers)
Professor, School of Nursing
Email: [email protected]
Interview languages: English
Expertise:
- Protecting seniors and other vulnerable people from extreme cold and other climate extremes
Dr. Davide Elmo
Professor, Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering
Email: [email protected]
Interview languages: English
Expertise:
- Geologic hazards like landslides or rockslides linked to extreme weather conditions
Dr. John Graham
(He/Him/Hers)
Professor, School of Social Work, UBC Okanagan
Phone: 250-864-7118
Email: [email protected]
Interview languages: English
Expertise:
- Impacts of extreme weather on homeless and economically marginalized populations

Dr. John Richardson, PhD
(He/Him/His)
Professor, Biodiversity Research Centre, Dept. of Forest and Conservation Sciences
Email: [email protected]
Interview languages: English
Expertise:
- Effects of fall and winter weather on freshwater ecosystems and forests



