Canada is not on track to meet its 2030 target of reducing GHG emissions by 40-45 percent below 2005 levels, despite implementing several climate policies and initiatives.
At the provincial level, British Columbia has set a climate action target of reducing GHG emissions by 40 percent below 2007 levels by 2030 and, while it has made progress, much more needs to be done to achieve long-term climate goals.
Around the world, we're moving towards the whole-of-society shared responsibility that has for so long been identified as the scale needed. And with greater levels of adoption comes a greater demand to build the capacity of local governments, businesses and civil society to initiate climate change action within their sphere of influence.
Developed by a team of faculty and experts associated with UBC’s Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, Sustainability Hub and Campus + Community Planning, and made possible by funding from UBC's Continuous Learning and Advancement Fund and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions, the UBC Micro-certificate in Climate Action Planning: Foundations, Finance and Implementation is designed to help policymakers, planners and industry players gain the knowledge, skills and tools to put into practice.
In 50 hours of virtual classes and study over 12 weeks, gain a thorough understanding of key elements of a successful climate action plan, including mitigation and adaptation strategies to help us meet the Emissions Reduction Plan and national adaptation plan (Government of Canada Adaptation Action Plan) targets, the critical need for climate justice and equity, and financial implications and opportunities. Through action-oriented lectures, readings and practical activities, develop the skills to take on a crucial role in today’s world.
The Fall 2024 cohort will receive instruction from experts with extensive experience in designing a climate plan for policymakers, industry and community organizations including:
• Sara Elder, PhD is a senior policy advisor, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and an Adjunct Professor at the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability at UBC.
• Milind Kandlikar, PhD, is Professor (and past Director) at the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, with a cross-appointment at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at UBC.
• John Madden is Director of Sustainability and Engineering for Campus + Community Planning at UBC.
• Eric Mazzi, PhD, is a consultant and educator focusing on technology and policy for industrial and commercial demand-side energy systems. He provides technical analysis, measurement & verification (M&V), policy studies, and educational services.
Ready to integrate climate action for policymakers, industry players and planners into your career? Learn more and register today.