Gail Hochachka

Metatheory Team; SALT for Climate Initiative Leader Dr. Gail Hochachka, PhD, is a researcher, thought-catalyzer, facilitator, and coach. She has pursued a unique area of research on the human dimensions of climate change: on the diverse ways people make meaning about climate change, on how to find shared meaning in diverse settings, and on how to accelerate climate action in a transformative manner. She does speaking events and convenes novel conversations amongst experts, inviting collaborative wayfinding on the climate challenge. Gail also teaches graduate courses at UBC, such as on Climate Communications and Engagement, and she is an associate-level Integral Coach. With SALT for Climate, she seeks to move research into practice, at the very leverage points where greater climate action can happen.

Sensemaking, Action, and Leadership Training (SALT) for Climate

SALT for Climate addresses a critical blindspot in climate action by focusing on conscious sensemaking as the foundation for effective climate initiatives. Combining climate research, human interior facilitation, and metatheories, it aims to heal psychosocial blindspots in current paradigms. SALT bridges the gap between climate policies and public perception, reducing polarization and stalled efforts. By providing specialized sensemaking and leadership training, it enhances climate leaders' capacities across emotional, social, and consciousness domains. This scalable approach complements scientific aspects, fosters public engagement, and aims to drive more effective, integrative climate leadership.