Profiles | Nicole Bates-Eamer

Senior Research Associate

Nicole (she/her) is a white settler, born and raised on the traditional territories of the Snuneymuxw people on Vancouver Island. After spending 10+ years studying and working abroad, an irrepressible tug at her soul brought her back to the Island where she tries to spend as much time as possible in the forests and waters. Nicole recently completed her PhD in Political Science at the University of Victoria where she explored the intersections of climate change and human mobility (migration and displacement), particularly how actors frame the issue. Her diverse research interests are driven by a commitment to creating a more equitable, resilient, and inclusive world. She’s interested in questions about decision-making, policy design and culturally-relevant metrics, and the impacts of climate change on communities and well-being.