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.

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Karen Tam Wu's Recent Publications

How to create a climate of accountability We can’t afford to keep missing targets for reducing carbon pollution

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Nov. 15, 2019 - By Karen Tam Wu

B.C.’s climate accountability and transparency legislation is a near-complete framework for moving from climate promises to performance.

State of Climate Policy in B.C. Backgrounder

Publication

Sept. 25, 2019 - By Brianne Riehl, Karen Tam Wu

B.C. has a significant opportunity to build out the clean economy, to grow clean jobs, and to be a global leader on climate action.

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

Publication

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

Oped

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

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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.