November 16-20, 2026
Organized by the UBC Sustainability Hub, Climate Week at UBC seeks to convene and energize communities of climate action.
UBC declared a Climate Emergency in 2019 and produced a Taskforce Report in 2021 that focuses on climate justice, which goes hand-in-hand with climate action to address the disproportionate impacts of climate change on those communities least responsible.
Climate Week is your chance to join transformative climate action for justice, people, and our planet. Browse through our list of 2026 events, workshops, and activities.
Gratitude to all UBC Climate Week student, faculty, staff and community partners. 🩷
Fall 2026 Events
MON NOV 16 | TUE NOV 17 | WED NOV 18 | THU NOV 19 | FRI NOV 20
Throughout November
Thrive Month at UBC | Climate Action Week | COP31 | Canada Climate Week Xchange
Monday, November 16
4:00 PM | IN PERSON | PACIFIC MUSEUM OF EARTH
Insights into Game-ifying Climate Action for Youth
Learn how the Pacific Museum of Earth is engaging with youth around Metro Vancouver to promote environmental literacy and climate action in classrooms! This interactive session will feature in-depth discussions on the ups and downs of this process, complete with a chance to play the PME’s ‘Climate Quest’ game.
Organized by the Pacific Museum of Earth
Tuesday, November 17
3:00 PM | IN PERSON | BEATY BIODIVERSITY MUSEUM
Daily Museum Tours
Join for daily, climate-themed tours of the Beaty Biodiversity Museum, with additional 11:30am tour on Sunday, November 22. Regular museum admission rates apply, bring your UBCCard for free admission!
Organized by Beaty Biodiversity Museum
7:00-8:30 PM | IN PERSON | BEATY BIODIVERSITY MUSEUM
Biodiversity Lecture Series with Doug and Pam Soltis
Join Doug and Pam Soltis, plant evolutionary biologists who use DNA methods to understand plant evolutionary relationships and elucidate evolutionary processes, including hybridization and genome doubling.
Organized by Beaty Biodiversity Museum
Wednesday, November 18
3:00 PM | IN PERSON | BEATY BIODIVERSITY MUSEUM
Daily Museum Tours
Join for daily, climate-themed tours of the Beaty Biodiversity Museum, with additional 11:30am tour on Sunday, November 22. Regular museum admission rates apply, bring your UBCCard for free admission!
Organized by Beaty Biodiversity Museum
Thursday, November 19
3:00 PM | IN PERSON | BEATY BIODIVERSITY MUSEUM
Daily Museum Tours
Join for daily, climate-themed tours of the Beaty Biodiversity Museum, with additional 11:30am tour on Sunday, November 22. Regular museum admission rates apply, bring your UBCCard for free admission!
Organized by Beaty Biodiversity Museum
5:00-8:30 PM | IN PERSON | BEATY BIODIVERSITY MUSEUM
Nocturnal at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum: “Wild Dyes of the Pacific Northwest”
Join us at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum to celebrate the launch of Wild Dyes of the Pacific Northwest: A Forager’s Guide to Colour from Plants, Mushrooms, and Lichens by Zoe McDonell, with contributions from Sesemiya (Tracy Cameron) and a foreword by Nadine McSpadden. Admission by donation and all ages welcome!
Organized by Beaty Biodiversity Museum
Friday, November 20
3:00 PM | IN PERSON | BEATY BIODIVERSITY MUSEUM
Daily Museum Tours
Join for daily, climate-themed tours of the Beaty Biodiversity Museum, with additional 11:30am tour on Sunday, November 22. Regular museum admission rates apply, bring your UBCCard for free admission!
Organized by Beaty Biodiversity Museum
Throughout November
November 1-30, 2026
Thrive Month at UBC
Thrive is dedicated to shining a spotlight on the incredible groups and teams at UBC that work year-round to support mental health and wellbeing. Whether you’re a student, faculty, staff, or part of our broader campus community, there are a variety of ways to connect and resources here to support you during November and beyond.
Organized by UBC Wellbeing
November 2-8, 2026
Climate Action Week
Join libraries and other GLAM organizations across Canada, including UBC Library, to focus on the climate change related challenges and emergencies facing our communities.
Organized by UBC Library
November 9-20, 2026
United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP31)
The annual Conference of the Parties (COP) brings together countries, civil society, companies and people on the frontline of climate change to accelerate action. UBC holds “Official Observer” status and is allocated a set number of ‘badges’ that provide access to the negotiations and events.
Organized by United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
November 23-29, 2026
Canada Climate Week Xchange
Canada Climate Week Xchange is a dynamic national event that unites Canadians from all sectors to accelerate climate action through collaboration and innovation. Across the week, diverse in-person, hybrid, and virtual events will engage participants coast to coast in addressing Canada’s unique climate challenges and opportunities.
Organized by UBC Canada Climate Law Initiative
