Karen Tam Wu is the regional director of British Columbia at the Pembina Institute, Canada’s leading clean energy think tank. She is also a member of the B.C. government’s Climate Solutions and Clean Growth Advisory Council.

Through cross-sectoral consultation and engagement, Karen leads initiatives to advance clean energy solutions and improve energy efficiency in B.C. and across Canada. Previously, Karen worked with First Nations, communities, government, and industry on important conservation initiatives in B.C. A registered professional forester, Karen worked with forest companies worldwide for over a decade developing and implementing sustainable forest management systems.

Karen Tam Wu is available for speaking engagements.

Contact Karen Tam Wu

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Karen Tam Wu's Recent Publications

A Clean Energy Plan for B.C. Setting a course for decarbonization by 2050

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Aug. 21, 2019 - By Brianne Riehl, Karen Tam Wu

In order for B.C. to power its economy in line with climate targets, we recommend the creation of a clean energy plan for B.C.

After promising start, CleanBC still a long way from finish line Seven months of B.C.’s climate action marathon

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Aug. 20, 2019 - By Karen Tam Wu

Seven months after the starting gun sounded on CleanBC, it’s worth checking up on the province’s progress in terms of policies, investments, and legislation.

Clean Future Forum Identifying challenges and solutions for B.C.’s clean energy transition

Publication

Aug. 5, 2019 - By Brianne Riehl, Karen Tam Wu, Maximilian Kniewasser

Based on the discussions at the Clean Future Forum, we recommend the creation of a clean energy plan for B.C.

Climate action makes good business sense for B.C. Building the clean economy is an investment in our future

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March 27, 2019 - By Tamara Vrooman, Aaron Sutherland, Karen Tam Wu

We’re joining forces with leading B.C. businesses to champion an exciting vision of a resilient, diversified, thriving, and globally competitive economy with opportunities for all British Columbians.

Three checkpoints on B.C.’s climate marathon in 2019 Delivering on CleanBC plan means hitting these milestones

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Feb. 11, 2019 - By Karen Tam Wu

To grow a prosperous, clean economy in B.C., all sectors must do their fair share.