UBC’s delegation for COP29
Please visit https://sustain.ubc.ca/stories/ubcs-delegation-cop29 to read the story.
UBC leads as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2024
For the 13th consecutive year, UBC is recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2024. This special award recognizes Canadian employers that lead the nation in creating a culture of environmental awareness, developing exceptional sustainability initiatives, and are attracting employees because of their environmental leadership. Visit the UBC Focus on People website to see […]
Stronger course correction needed at COP28
Annabelle Liao, a student in LFS’ Global Resource Systems, attended Week 1 of COP28 in Dubai, UAE, from Nov. 30-Dec. 6, 2023. She was among more than 70,000 people who attended COP28 (Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) where attendees had the chance to meet people from around […]
Reducing waste and saving energy, one lab at a time
Labs across campus are making moves to be more sustainable by working with the award-winning UBC Green Labs Program to reduce the environmental impact of lab-based activities. UBC is one of the world’s top research universities and home to over 400 labs that serve as an important resource to encourage and support innovation. Research labs […]
How the arts can help us live with climate change
Please visit https://news.ok.ubc.ca/2023/11/06/how-the-arts-can-help-us-live-with-climate-change/ to read the story.
Mental health and wellbeing a priority for UBC
With midterm exams around the corner, stress levels are rising. For some students, that might mean increased mental health concerns. To help support students’ mental health and wellbeing, and reduce the stigma sometimes associated with mental health issues, the University of British Columbia offers a breadth of services and resources on both the Vancouver and […]
Planning and planting ideas for a more sustainable future
Please visit https://ubctoday.ubc.ca/stories/september-25-2023/planning-and-planting-ideas-more-sustainable-future to read the story
2023 Climate and Wellbeing Education Grants Unveiled
The Sustainability Hub and UBC Wellbeing extend warm congratulations to the awardees of the inaugural Climate and Wellbeing Education Grants. Born from a growing imperative, our program builds capacity on the vital connections between health, wellbeing, and the ever-pressing climate concerns. The depth and diversity of curriculum projects from seven faculties and 11 departments across […]
Cooling the heart of the city
Please visit https://sustain.ubc.ca/stories/cooling-heart-city to read the story.
Accepting applications for 2023/24 Campus as a Living Lab (CLL) competition
UBC’s Campus as a Living Lab is a collaborative framework for researchers, students, staff and external partners to leverage the campus to explore, develop and test new ideas, and to share the knowledge gained from these experiences. In 2023, UBC Campus as a Living Lab will expand the annual CLL Fund Competition into a one-time […]