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Recognize the leadership and outstanding achievements of those committed to reducing climate change, reversing biodiversity loss, transforming to circular economies, and creating more resilient communities. Nominate a peer, colleague, or inspiring...

2023 Summer Work Learn Positions in Sustainability

Climate Change & Energy
Human Well-being & Social Systems

Canadian Post-secondary Institutions Come Together During SDG Week Canada to Share Best Practices for a Sustainable Future

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

Unleashing the Power of Light: A Clean, Non-Toxic, and Zero-Waste Resource for Sustainable Chemistry

Built Environment & Mobility
Climate Change & Energy
Production, Consumption & Waste

Exploring the Intersection of Weather, Climate and Forest Fires: A New Course at UBC

Climate Change & Energy
Ecological Systems
Human Well-being & Social Systems
Natural Resources

Opportunities

Sustainability Ambassadors Program

*Deadline extended to Feb 27* The Sustainability Ambassadors Program is a leadership experience for...
Human Well-being & Social Systems

Campus as a Living Lab

Built Environment & Mobility
Climate Change & Energy
Ecological Systems

Sustainability Scholars Program

Built Environment & Mobility
Climate Change & Energy

UBC's Climate Emergency Response

The climate emergency is here. Find out what UBC is doing, and how you can take action.

UBC at COP27

Applications for UBC delegate passes to COP27 closed on May 4, 2022. Applicants will be notified...
Climate Change & Energy
Human Well-being & Social Systems
Policy, Economics & Governance

SEEDS Sustainability Program

Human Well-being & Social Systems

Performance Dashboards

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

Research & Teaching

Climate Change & Energy
The Bioenergy Research Demonstration Facility produces renewable energy for UBC’s campus using wood waste biomass. This helps reduce UBC’s GHG emissions and supports research projects on innovative clean energy systems.
Human Well-being & Social Systems
UBC is taking bold action to develop policies and guidelines to help building designers make...