Tristan Pearce

Tristan Pearce is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography, Earth, and Environmental Sciences at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), affiliated with the Faculty of Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities. He holds the Canada Research Chair in Cumulative Impacts of Environmental Change and serves as Program Coordinator for Northern Studies. He is actively involved in the International Studies Graduate Program and the NRES Graduate Program, supervising graduate research in geography and environmental studies.

His research focuses on the cumulative impacts of environmental change on communities, particularly in the Arctic, Pacific Islands Region, and British Columbia. Using interdisciplinary approaches, he investigates climate change adaptation pathways, community resilience, and sustainable development strategies. His work integrates physical geography with social science methodologies, emphasizing community-based research and policy-relevant outcomes.

The trends in his research, though no specific articles are listed, center on environmental vulnerability, adaptation planning, and socio-ecological systems under stress. His expertise bridges natural and social sciences, contributing to global conversations on climate resilience in marginalized and remote communities.

• Canada Research Chair in Cumulative Impacts of Environmental Change

Tristan Pearce supervises graduate students in the PhD and MA NRES (Geography), MSc NRES, and MNRES programs. While specific grants are not listed, his Canada Research Chair position implies significant federal research funding. He plays a leadership role in academic coordination through his position as Program Coordinator for Northern Studies, supporting interdisciplinary education and research.

He is associated with multiple research units including the Office of Research and Innovation, the Northern Studies program, and the International Studies Graduate Program, reflecting a broad institutional and academic engagement focused on northern, Indigenous, and global environmental issues.