Karen Tam Wu is the managing director of British Columbia at the Pembina Institute, Canada’s leading 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

work: 604-874-8558 x228 • tweet: @karentamwoohoo

Karen Tam Wu's Recent Publications

An exciting vision for B.C.’s clean economy Re: Horgan, Trudeau Allies in Championing Carbon Tax, Dec. 12

Letter to the Editor

Dec. 21, 2018 - By Karen Tam Wu

British Columbians can take pride in the fact the CleanBC strategy contains several policies far ahead of the curve in Canada and North America.

Five bright spots in B.C.’s new climate plan As many other provinces falter, B.C. jumps at clean economic opportunity

Oped

Dec. 5, 2018 - By Karen Tam Wu

From zero-emission vehicles to low-carbon buildings, B.C. is once again shining a LED lamp on the way forward for Canada.

The world needs renewed B.C. climate leadership Climate strategy can light the way to Canada’s clean future

Oped

Nov. 26, 2018 - By Karen Tam Wu

With the imminent release of the province’s new climate strategy, B.C. has the opportunity to be the shining beacon of hope for the future that Canada and the world need.

Carbon budgeting key to B.C.’s clean growth future Re: “We need to ramp up fight against climate change” (Citizen, Sept. 14)

Letter to the Editor

Sept. 24, 2018 - By Karen Tam Wu

Transparency and accountability are critical to ensuring successful implementation of the clean growth strategy.

B.C. must drive down freight pollution Re: Demonstrators hit lawn of B.C. Legislature for Global Day of Climate Action (Sept. 8)

Letter to the Editor

Sept. 14, 2018 - By Karen Tam Wu

A strategy must include a comprehensive package of policies to support a cleaner transportation system to move goods as well as people.