Panos Grames Archives

Senior Public Engagement Specialist

Expertise: Biodiversity, marine protected areas and fisheries policy communications, education and public engagement campaigns

Credentials: More than 20 years in communications and public engagement; B.A. International Relations, University of British Columbia

Passions: Raising my kids, playing music, coaching basketball, messing around in the garden or kitchen and chatting with people in my neighbourhood keeps me amused

I’m often asked if it’s depressing to work on environmental justice. It’s the opposite. I get to learn about the wonders of nature, then help bring people together to look at solutions to strengthen biodiversity and our cultural, economic and social systems.

Articles by Panos

Science Matters

Marine protected areas are one piece of a complex puzzle

Science Matters

Environmental deficit tarnishes Canada’s rights record

Science and Learning Centre resources

Environmental rights, Biodiversity

November 2020

Setting Up Camp: Lessons from Camp Suzuki at Chá7elkwnech: Walking with the Squamish

Panos Grames, Delaney Beaton

Along with teachings from Squamish Nation members — including the famed Canoe Family — Camp Suzuki at Chá7elkwnech: Walking with the Squamish includes seminars from DSF staff, academics, scientists and other skilled educators. Camp Fircom staff offered expertise in outdoor education and the day-to-day business of running an outdoor camp with more than 100 children, 50 staff and 20 adult leadership campers.

Oceans and fresh water, Biodiversity

June 2020

Wild Works Best: Salmon hatcheries are no silver bullet for rebuilding fish populations

Jeffrey Young, Panos Grames

Pacific salmon are in trouble. Unfortunately, salmon hatcheries are an expensive fix that can make the problem worse. Science shows hatchery fish increase the risks of disease and parasites in wild salmon. The hatchery facilities themselves can degrade wild salmon habitat through blocked passages or water withdrawals. As important as these direct impacts are, the genetic and competition issues are of greatest concern.

Environmental rights, Oceans and fresh water

June 2016

Charting Coastal Currents: Canada’s Pacific Communities Talk Climate, Culture, Oceans and the Future

Panos Grames

This report highlights the concerns and hopes of coastal British Columbians, gathered during a 2015 tour of the traditional territories of 12 First Nations.