Welcome to the SEEDS (Social Ecological Economic Development Studies) Sustainability Program. SEEDS creates applied research and interdisciplinary partnerships between students, faculty, staff and community partners to advance sustainability ideas, policies, and practices and create societal impacts by using the Campus as a Living Laboratory.




Program Overview
Learn more about the SEEDS (Social Ecological Economic Development Studies) Sustainability Program, our partners, and how we utilize the campus as a living laboratory to make meaningful and positive change at UBC and in the world.
SEEDS BIG FIVE RESEARCH PRIORITIES
SEEDS “Big Five” Research Priorities represent key interconnected societal issues that help advance knowledge and action on UBC’s sustainability and wellbeing commitments.
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
Through SEEDS collaborative partnerships, student research, and guidance, we are able to inform and implement policies with UBC sustainability that address critical societal issues. These opportunities provide our students with exposure to professional experiences as well as open the door to faculty curriculum and expertise to advance our sustainability and wellbeing commitments.
INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS
UBC students, faculty, and operational practitioners, and community partners collaborate in providing expertise and guidance to advance UBC’s sustainability and wellbeing commitments from urban biodiversity, climate to food security through impactful research and collaborations.
KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE
Fostering effective knowledge exchange through SEEDS is guided by the need to engage, disseminate, translate, and mobilize research with the communities or research affects.
SEEDS Showcase
Visit the SEEDS blog to learn how SEEDS applied research and partnerships are advancing UBC’s sustainability and wellbeing commitments through stories from our participants.
Meet the SEEDS Team
We are a dedicated, energetic, and committed team driven by a horizontal team-based approach. We value addressing critical societal issues through collaborations that are meaningful, inclusive, interdisciplinary, community based, and action oriented. Our team brings a diversity of knowledge and
experience that serves as the backbone of the SEEDS Sustainability Program.
Sustainability Research and Data Portal
From urban biodiversity to food security and climate action, we invite you to explore this Research and Data Portal to learn about sustainability research, data and initiatives happening across the UBC Vancouver campus and potential collaboration opportunities.
SEEDS Sustainability Library
The SEEDS Sustainability Library is a comprehensive repository of applied research and knowledge. It’s a key tool for decision makers. Open access applied research reports contribute to a body of knowledge, learning and action to ignite sustainability ideas, policies and practices, and enable the broader community to learn, apply and build on previous research.
Amzy Vallenas Arévalo, Davi Monticelli, Julia Antoniw, Victoria French
Alma Mater Society: Claire Ewing; Alma Mater Society: Michael Kingsmill; Alma Mater Society: Jason Pang; Campus + Community Planning: Bud Fraser; Energy and Water: Julie West
CHBE 573
Climate, Energy
Chemical and Biological Engineering: Naoko Ellis
2020-2021
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Jueun Oh, Morgan Lorenz, Jennifer Nipp, Nikki Stewart Hunter, Karmen Leong
Athletics & Recreation: Alyssa Reyes; Student Recreation Centre: Emily Jarvis
KIN 464
Community, Health, Wellbeing
Kinesiology, School of: Andrea Bundon
2020-2021
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Shalini Nanayakkara
Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research: Tara Moreau
VOL 500
Climate, Community, Food
Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability: Jiaying Zhao
2020-2021
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Deepinder Bajwa, Ray Han, JinSong Hu, Tang Shun Mai, Bastien Moy, Kyle Tam
Campus + Community Planning: Krista Falkner
CIVL 446
Climate, Community, Transportation
Civil Engineering: Yahya Nazhat
2020-2021
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Benny Orr, Davis Su, Hamed Barkh, Jiabei Qiu, Shota Inoda, Xin Yue Luo
Campus + Community Planning: Krista Falkner
CIVL 446
Climate, Community, Transportation
Civil Engineering: Yahya Nazhat
2020-2021
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Mandy Che, Juan Diaz Nieto, Jacqueline Molnar, Kaitlyn Wong
Athletics & Recreation: Alyssa Reyes; Student Recreation Centre: Emily Jarvis
KIN 464
Community, Health, Wellbeing
Kinesiology, School of: Andrea Bundon
2020-2021
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Vicky Kim
Risk Management Services: Danny Smutylo; UBC Climate Hub: Adriana Laurent
GRS 497E
Climate, Community, Food
Land and Food Systems, Faculty of: Les Lavkulich
2020-2021
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Alexander Wong
Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research: Tara Moreau
VOL 400
Biodiversity, Climate, Community
Science, Faculty of: Michelle Tseng
2020-2021
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Kristian Biela, Dylan Galovich, Dylan Grier, Cao Gu, Benjamin Maquignaz, Stephen Martin, Braeden McCowan
Campus + Community Planning: Krista Falkner
CIVL 446
Climate, Community, Transportation
Civil Engineering: Yahya Nazhat
2020-2021
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Deborah Burian, Emma Feldinger, Brian Wallack, Rori Wood
Athletics & Recreation: Alyssa Reyes; Student Recreation Centre: Emily Jarvis
KIN 464
Community, Health, Wellbeing
Kinesiology, School of: Andrea Bundon
2020-2021
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