War at sea is still a rare event, but declining fish stock and growing geopolitical tensions are rapidly pushing maritime security up the international agenda. Ocean governance systems have become more complex, setting important norms and institutions but also giving way to new injustices,...
Interested in learning more about sustainability? Our events listing and featured events provides plenty of opportunities to get involved in sustainability, both on-and-off campus. If you are looking to highlight your sustainability event on campus, please visit UBC Events and tag your submission "sustainability" related.
UBC Vancouver faculty members are invited to join an information session to learn more about the Sustainability Education Fellows program with grants of up to $20,000 for interdisciplinary faculty teams developing sustainability-related curricula...
Climate Emergency Week
Climate Emergency week at UBC seeks to convene and energize communities of climate action at UBC. Join our events, workshops and activities, and take collective action for justice, people, and our planet.
UBC Reads Sustainability
Part book club, part lecture series, and part opportunity to learn beyond the classroom. UBC Reads Sustainability is a forum for students across disciplines to discuss sustainability issues.
SDG Week Canada
SDG Week Canada is a national collaboration featuring workshops, panels, and other interactive programming to increase awareness of and engagement with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on university and college campuses.
Climate Justice Series
In response to the focus on climate justice as part of UBC’s Declaration of a Climate Emergency and recommendations from its Climate Emergency Task Force (CETF) Report the UBC Sustainability Initiative launched the Climate Justice Series, featuring sessions that examine climate justice from various perspectives, locally and globally.
Events by Date
Past Events
When:
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 - 10:00 to 11:30
Location:
Online/Virtual Event
The distinguished lecture series highlights ongoing work in the Faculty of Education and beyond to address some of society’s most pressing problems. Join Dr. Jan Hare, Dean pro tem of the Faculty of Education, as she engages Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis in conversation. Following the distinguished...
When:
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 - 17:30 to 19:00
Location:
Online/Virtual Event
Join us for informal conversations about climate change and how we are experiencing it at the UBC Climate Café. Tuesday, March 29, 2022 4:00 - 5:30 pm LOCATION: Rooftop of the AMS Nest! (outdoor space protected from potential rain). Register Coffee and treats will be provided. Please bring your own...
When:
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 - 16:00 to 17:30
Location:
TBD
As part of the goals for UBC’s Climate Action Plan 2030 (CAP 2030), UBC will be updating its Zero Waste Action Plan to more strongly prioritize emissions reductions and circular economy opportunities including sustainable procurement and reuse. In March 2022, we are holding a university-wide...
When:
Monday, March 28, 2022 - 15:00 to 16:00
Location:
Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS)
As part of the goals for UBC's Climate Action Plan 2030 (CAP 2030), UBC will be updating its Zero Waste Action Plan to more strongly prioritize emissions reductions and circular economy opportunities including sustainable procurement and reuse. In March 2022, we are holding a university-wide...
When:
Monday, March 28, 2022 - 15:00 to 16:00
Location:
Virtual
SPEAKERS: Dr. Jessica Black and Dr. Courtney Carothers, University of Alaska Fairbanks Motivated by deep inequities, Indigenous erasure, and systemic racism against Alaska Native people and Tribal sovereignty, the Tamamta program seeks to transform education, research, governance systems in Alaska...
When:
Friday, March 25, 2022 - 11:00 to 12:00
Location:
Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL)
As part of the goals for UBC’s Climate Action Plan 2030 (CAP 2030), UBC will be updating its Zero Waste Action Plan to more strongly prioritize emissions reductions and circular economy opportunities including sustainable procurement and reuse. In March 2022, we are holding a university-wide...
When:
Thursday, March 24, 2022 - 11:30 to 13:00
Location:
Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS)
As part of the goals for UBC's Climate Action Plan 2030 (CAP 2030), UBC will be updating its Zero Waste Action Plan to more strongly prioritize emissions reductions and circular economy opportunities including sustainable procurement and reuse. In March 2022, we are holding a university-wide...
When:
Thursday, March 24, 2022 - 11:30 to 13:00
Location:
CIRS Building – BC Hydro Theatre (lunch included)
It started with a deadly heat dome that settled over the Pacific Northwest back in June 2021. That was followed by a devastating wildfire season, and that was followed by one of the worst flood disasters this province has ever seen. CBC’s Johanna Wagstaffe will take you through these...
When:
Friday, March 11, 2022 - 11:00 to 12:00
Location:
Online/Virtual Event
UBC Farm invites you to *Online* Starting Your Own Seedlings. This event is one of several food skills education workshops featured in the UBC Farm 2022 Community Workshop series. For a detailed event description and to register, please visit: https://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/events/event/online-starting-...
When:
Thursday, March 10, 2022 - 18:00 to 20:00
Location:
Online/Virtual Event