Achieving net zero in Canada will require a Big Switch

Achieving net zero in Canada will require a Big Switch In its new report, the Canadian Climate Institute lays the groundwork for a new electricity policy, exploring “the changes needed in Canada’s electricity systems to align them with net zero”. The challenge for Voilà: was to create compelling visuals that illustrate both the Institute’s message […]
A rich ecosystem that deserves to be preserved

A rich ecosystem that deserves to be preserved The Société des établissements de plein air du Québec (Sépaq) called on Voilà: to redesign two discovery activities at the Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay. We designed fifteen illustrated panels to present the geological formation of the fjord and the marine biodiversity of the region. A common thread: […]
Standards for climate charts

Setting standards for climate charts The Canadian Climate Institute approached Voilà: for a data visualization style guide with two broad objectives in mind. Firstly, ensuring that, externally, all communication materials are clear and effective. Secondly, raising awareness, internally, around data viz best practices and spreading this knowledge among internal stakeholders. As a result, we produced […]
Taking nature into account(ing)

Taking nature into account(ing) The World Bank has developed a first-of-its-kind methodology to account for the value of nature in economic models. We worked with them to showcase the connection between biodiversity and economic development, the economic impacts of a collapse of ecosystems, and “nature-smart” policies that provide the best way forward. Making the (visual) […]
Finding the Canadian path to net zero greenhouse gas emissions

Finding the Canadian path to net zero greenhouse gas emissions The Canadian Institute for Climate Choices wrote a flagship report on the Canadian approach to the global quest to radically reduce carbon emissions to reduce climate change. They approached us to develop some punchy visuals that would clarify their findings and help give them wide […]