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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
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...