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Climate Change & Energy
Policy, Economics & Governance
Decarbonizing a sector that goes from sea to sea—is it possible? From cargo and cruise ships to investors, Sustainability Scholar Ka Lai Or discusses the key players essential to the adoption of zero-emission fuels in BC’s maritime industry, as well...

Research to Action: Advancing Urban Sustainability 2024

Built Environment & Mobility
Climate Change & Energy
Policy, Economics & Governance
Production, Consumption & Waste

Campus as a Living Lab: Campus Trees, Microbes and Insects

Built Environment & Mobility
Climate Change & Energy
Ecological Systems

Sustainability Education Fellows Program

Climate Change & Energy
Ecological Systems
Policy, Economics & Governance

New Sustainability Scholars report shows dire link between the climate crisis and homelessness

Built Environment & Mobility
Climate Change & Energy
Policy, Economics & Governance

Opportunities

Sustainability Education Fellows Program

Sustainability Education Fellowships are awarded to UBC Vancouver faculty members who are leading...
Climate Change & Energy
Ecological Systems
Policy, Economics & Governance
Faculty

SEEDS Sustainability Program

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.

Sustainability Ambassadors Program

The UBC Sustainability Ambassadors Program offers an enriching learning and leadership experience...
Human Well-being & Social Systems

Campus as a Living Lab

Built Environment & Mobility
Climate Change & Energy
Ecological Systems

Research & Education

This curated course collection highlights some UBC Vancouver courses with climate change-related content. Each course may cover multiple themes, but is only featured under one primary theme below. A list of courses by year level follows. Check UBC’s...
Climate Change & Energy
Ecological Systems
Natural Resources
Policy, Economics & Governance
Built Environment & Mobility
Climate Change & Energy
Production, Consumption & Waste
UBC's Campus as a Living Lab (CLL) provides a collaborative framework for faculty, staff,...

Campus 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