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Build bikeways and they will come
New research from Montreal and Vancouver, two of the most popular cities in Canada for cycling, found that neighbourhoods with biking infrastructure had higher numbers of people cycling to work, and that the type of infrastructure can make a big difference, particularly to women.
UBC, Vancouver Host International Conference on City, Campus Collaborations on Climate Action
Co-hosted by UBC and the City of Vancouver, the ISCN 2017 conference will highlight the power of collaboration between campuses and cities in tackling climate change and advancing urban sustainability.
Small City, Big Ideas
Dr. James Tansey, executive director of the UBC Sustainability Initiative and the Sauder Centre for Social Innovation and Impact Investing, discusses what UBC – one of the most sustainable campuses in the world – is doing to be a model for sustainable urban transformation.
Change Agent: Explore 20 Years of Sustainability at UBC
As UBC enters its second century, our work as a sustainability leader and agent of change is only just beginning. Join us in exploring how we got here, where we are headed and our steps towards becoming one of the most sustainable campuses in the world.
UBC Top Higher-Ed Institution on Future 40 Responsible Corporate Leaders List
Future 40 Responsible Corporate Leaders list recognizes small and medium-sized Canadian organizations leading the way in sustainability disclosure.
Innovative software converts Wi-Fi data into energy savings
For the first time in Canada, a University of British Columbia engineer has found a way to use Wi-Fi to determine the number of building occupants and adjust ventilation accordingly – saving energy without sacrificing air quality.
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