Inspiring people

to act on the planet’s most urgent sustainability challenges.

Who we are

News & Events

Climate Change & Energy
Human Well-being & Social Systems
A public lecture using nine emotions to explore the science and stories behind climate change.

Apply to Submit UBC's Proposal for an Official Side Event at COP31

Climate Change & Energy
Policy, Economics & Governance

Angelique Pilon appointed Director, Sustainability Hub

Built Environment & Mobility
Climate Change & Energy
Ecological Systems
Policy, Economics & Governance

SDG Month Canada

Climate Change & Energy
Ecological Systems
Human Well-being & Social Systems
Policy, Economics & Governance

Suzuki at 90: In Conversation with Gloria Macarenko

Climate Change & Energy
Ecological Systems
Natural Resources
Policy, Economics & Governance

Opportunities

Sustainability Education Fellows Program

The Sustainability Education Fellows Program provides UBC Vancouver faculty with up to $20,000 in...
Climate Change & Energy
Ecological Systems
Policy, Economics & Governance
Faculty

Campus as a Living Lab

Built Environment & Mobility
Climate Change & Energy
Ecological Systems

UBC's Climate Emergency Response

Sustainability Scholars Program

The Sustainability Scholars Program is an innovative paid internship program. We match UBC graduate...
Built Environment & Mobility
Climate Change & Energy
Students

Sustainability Ambassadors Program

The UBC Sustainability Ambassadors Program offers an enriching learning and leadership experience...
Human Well-being & Social Systems

SEEDS Sustainability Program

Research & Education

This course collection showcases UBC Vancouver courses with climate change-related content. See more information for our featured courses or explore the full climate-related course list using the search tool below. We welcome additions to this...
Climate Change & Energy
Ecological Systems
Natural Resources
Policy, Economics & Governance
Built Environment & Mobility
Climate Change & Energy
Production, Consumption & Waste
UBC's Campus as a Living Lab (CLL) provides a collaborative framework for faculty, staff,...

Campus Initiatives

Climate Change & Energy
Since 2011, UBC’s energy conservation projects have reduced annual campus electrical use by 16 gigawatt hours (GWh). This is the equivalent to shutting down our campus for 3.5 weeks, and taking 1,500 cars off the road.
Production, Consumption & Waste
Built Environment & Mobility