Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is an official partner for World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2026, a UNESCO-proclaimed international day that celebrates the role of engineering in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
As part of the campaign, TRU is profiled for its leadership in wildfire research, education, training and innovation. TRU’s Institute for Wildfire Science, Adaptation and Resiliency is at the forefront of that work. Led by Dr. Mike Flannigan, researchers are using medium-range ensemble fire weather forecasts to predict fire conditions up to 10 days in advance, providing critical time for preparedness and informed decision-making.
