News & Events
UBC's water use, emissions plummet as sustainability solutions take hold
Climate Change & Energy
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.
Arts
Geography
My work bridges the natural and social sciences at the nexus of political ecology, political economy, and urban studies, particularly where those fields intersect with “sustainability science”.
Opportunities
Sustainability Ambassadors Program
The Sustainability Ambassadors Program is a leadership experience for students interested in...
Human Well-being & Social Systems
Zero Waste Squad
The Zero Waste Squad is a peer-led volunteer program open to all UBC students – brought to you with...
Human Well-being & Social Systems
