We solve global problems
A Canadian research centre addressing urgent and complex global problems. We anticipate future crises and identify high-leverage interventions to change humanity's course for the better.
We solve global problems
A Canadian research centre addressing urgent and entangled global problems. We anticipate future crises and identify high-leverage interventions to change humanity's course for the better.
PROGRAMS
Research & Analysis
AI and Data Centre Risks for Canadian Financial Institutions
Polycrisis program
Christopher Collins
An integrated assessments of how artificial intelligence and the physical infrastructure behind it are reshaping risk for Canadian financial institutions.
Deep Listening: Assessing the social acceptance of geothermal energy
Ultradeep geothermal program
Katherine Matos Meza and Carlos Gorraez Meraz
The first empirical assessment of public perceptions and social acceptance of ultradeep geothermal energy in Alberta and British Columbia.
Geothermal Exploration, Data Sovereignty, and Indigenous Power
Ultradeep geothermal program
Leighton Gall and Cyndi Bonn
A handbook for empowering Indigenous Peoples to lead the renewable energy transformation while advancing Indigenous sovereignty.
Defending Canada’s Democracy
Democracy program
Cascade Institute fellows and staff
A strategic framework for building Canada's economic and social resilience.
Global Systemic Stresses: Understanding the drivers of polycrisis
Polycrisis program
Michael Lawrence, Megan Shipman, and Chris Collins
A Global Risk Institute research report of the longer-term systemic stresses driving the polycrisis.
The Deep Heat Advantage
Ultradeep geothermal program
Gordon Brasnett, Megan Eyre, and Peter Massie
A techno-economic analysis of enhanced geothermal systems in western and northwestern Canada
AI and Data Centre Risks for Canadian Financial Institutions
Polycrisis program
Christopher Collins
An integrated assessments of how artificial intelligence and the physical infrastructure behind it are reshaping risk for Canadian financial institutions.
Deep Listening: Assessing the social acceptance of geothermal energy
Ultradeep geothermal program
Katherine Matos Meza and Carlos Gorraez Meraz
The first empirical assessment of public perceptions and social acceptance of ultradeep geothermal energy in Alberta and British Columbia.
Geothermal Exploration, Data Sovereignty, and Indigenous Power
Ultradeep geothermal program
Leighton Gall and Cyndi Bonn
A handbook for empowering Indigenous Peoples to lead the renewable energy transformation while advancing Indigenous sovereignty.
Geothermal Potential in Baker Lake, Nunavut
Ultradeep geothermal program
Ysaline Bacon
Research to support enhanced geothermal systems in Northern remote communities
Global Systemic Stresses: Understanding the drivers of polycrisis
Polycrisis program
Michael Lawrence, Megan Shipman, and Chris Collins
A Global Risk Institute research report of the longer-term systemic stresses driving the polycrisis.News & Views
Canada invests in first national geothermal energy roadmap; Cascade Institute to lead coalition
The Cascade Institute will serve as secretariat to lead the Canadian Deep Geothermal Roadmap project, supported by the Government of Canada.
Researchers use “deep listening” to gauge geothermal sentiments
Katherine Matos Meza is building the evidence for how a new energy source earns public acceptance.
Cascade Institute partners with Seequent to map Canada’s geothermal resources
State-of-the-art thermal model will provide a nationwide view of subsurface heat to accelerate Canada’s clean energy goals.
Meet the rock doctor modelling Canada’s geothermal opportunity
Cascade's Rebecca Pearce is developing a thermal model could that unlock the inexhaustible clean energy beneath our feet.
Geothermal power is the key to cheaper energy in the Canadian Arctic
Gordon Brasnett, Leighton Gall, and Peter Massie
The Globe and Mail
To defend its sovereignty, Canada should launch Project AURORA – the Arctic Underground Research Observatory for Resource Advancement.
AI disruption points to higher taxes on big tech
Christopher Collins and Matt Gerken
Investment Week
AI’s disruption of jobs will spur governments to raise taxes on Big Tech to support displaced workers.
Would you die for Canada? Polling suggests Canadians are more willing to fight for their country
Thomas Homer-Dixon and Toby Shannan
The Globe and Mail
Polling data shows most Canadians are willing to fight to defend their country against military attack.
Canada invests in first national geothermal energy roadmap; Cascade Institute to lead coalition
The Cascade Institute will serve as secretariat to lead the Canadian Deep Geothermal Roadmap project, supported by the Government of Canada.
Read More 
Researchers use “deep listening” to gauge geothermal sentiments
Katherine Matos Meza is building the evidence for how a new energy source earns public acceptance.
Read More 
Cascade Institute partners with Seequent to map Canada’s geothermal resources
State-of-the-art thermal model will provide a nationwide view of subsurface heat to accelerate Canada’s clean energy goals.
Read More 
Meet the rock doctor modelling Canada’s geothermal opportunity
Cascade's Rebecca Pearce is developing a thermal model could that unlock the inexhaustible clean energy beneath our feet.
Read More 