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Ecological Systems
Natural Resources
The Fraser Estuary Research Collaborative represents an innovative new approach to focusing a group of applied researchers on a shared outcome – to restore and protect the endangered Fraser Estuary.
Santa Ono: At the University of British Columbia, we are committed to doing our part to address the climate crisis
Climate Change & Energy
Policy, Economics & Governance
2020-21 Annual Sustainability Report
Climate Change & Energy
Human Well-being & Social Systems
UBC Reads Sustainability with Aja Barber (Virtual)
Human Well-being & Social Systems
Natural Resources
Production, Consumption & Waste
Opportunities
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.
UBC is taking bold action to develop policies and guidelines to help building designers make...