Mon, March 13, 2017 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM UBC Robson Square. Join Jacqueline Cramer, professor, Utrecht University, the Netherlands for a discussion of the journey toward a circular economy, using the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area as an example. A circular economy is one that aims to reduce waste/...
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.
Built Environment & Mobility
Climate Change & Energy
Ecological Systems
Human Well-being & Social Systems
Are you a UBC faculty or staff member interested in sustainability-related teaching and research? Whether you're new to UBC or looking to build deeper connections, the Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) Open House is an...
Ecological grief, Messy Hope & Healing
Climate Change & Energy
Human Well-being & Social Systems
The right to food? Conservation, access, and food security
Ecological Systems
Production, Consumption & Waste
Insights from Organizing an Indigenous-Led Event: UBC’s Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day
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
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Monday, March 13, 2017 - 19:00
The New Year celebrations have passed, but what about those New Year resolutions? Are you eating healthier, stressing less and saving more? If not, the UBC Sustainability Ambassadors have you covered with Renew YOUR Resolutions, a day-long series of workshops designed to help you meet your goals...
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Monday, March 13, 2017 - 10:48
Fri, March 10, 2017 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS RESEARCH LABORATORY (AERL). Speaker: Brett Van Poorten Aquatic Scientist; Applied Freshwater Ecology Research Unit, BC Ministry of Environment Recreational fishing is a pastime enjoyed in much of the world. The perception that the impact of...
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Friday, March 10, 2017 - 11:00
Thu, March 9, 2017 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM UBC FARM. $39 ($32 student pricing) + GST. Description Learn to make Probiotic Soda a.k.a. Ginger ‘Beer’ with us for an evening! This beginner level workshop will go over the following topics: Basics around traditional fermentation methods. Basic theories on...
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Thursday, March 9, 2017 - 19:00
Thu, March 9, 2017 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM CENTRE FOR INTERACTIVE RESEARCH ON SUSTAINABILITY (CIRS). Free. Want to learn about Canada's new carbon tax and what it means for Canada's economy and environment? On March 9th, join us for a panel discussion and Q&A and learn more about Canada's...
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Thursday, March 9, 2017 - 17:00
Thu, March 9, 2017 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM See description. FREE. Do you or someone close to you live with a disability? Do you have concerns about financial security for the future? Would you like more information on the Registered Disability Savings Plan? Join the UBC Learning Circle on Thursday,...
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Thursday, March 9, 2017 - 10:00
Wed, March 8, 2017 5:00 PM - 7:15 PM FOREST SCIENCES CENTRE. Forest Science Centre - Room 1005 Presentations from 6-8PM Featured Speakers: Dr. Satya Tripathi Satya led the United Nations Oce for REDD+ Coordination in Indonesia (UNORCID) He's currently leading the Tropical Landscapes Finance...
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Wednesday, March 8, 2017 - 17:00
Tue, March 7, 2017 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM LIU INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL ISSUES. Free. Join this free UBC talk and Q&A with Satya S. Tripathi, Senior Advisor, 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, UN Environment and the Chief Executive of the US$1 Billion Tropical Landscapes Finance Facility. Everyone...
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Tuesday, March 7, 2017 - 12:00
Sat, March 4, 2017 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM ABDUL LADHA SCIENCE STUDENT CENTRE. Free. Please join the UBC Mental Health Awareness Club and the Mood Disorders Society of Canada for our 3rd annual Defeat Depression 5k Run/Walk! Everyone is welcome! To know more about the event, make a donation, volunteer,...
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Saturday, March 4, 2017 - 11:00
Fri, March 3, 2017 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CENTRE FOR INTERACTIVE RESEARCH ON SUSTAINABILITY (CIRS). Free. What is the economic case for low carbon development in cities? What are the most cost and carbon effective options for different sectors and the best ways of reaching low carbon targets? These are...
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Friday, March 3, 2017 - 12:00