What is a climate emergency?
There are varying definitions of a climate emergency. A climate emergency declaration recognizes that we are in a state of emergency and is typically followed by a series of urgent commitments and priorities that support more drastic change. For UBC, it means acknowledging that we know humanity is getting closer to a climate catastrophe and […]
Why has UBC declared a climate emergency now?
On December 5, 2019, in response to increased advocacy from UBC community members around the university’s divestment strategy and the climate strike in late September, UBC joined other organizations and governments around the world to declare a climate emergency. Drafted in collaboration with community members, the declaration outlined commitments UBC would immediately adopt to ensure […]
What does the climate emergency mean for UBC? What’s going to change?
We know we need societal transformation. UBC can play a role in facilitating this transformation through its own activities and advocacy. In short, this means more ambitious and accelerated work applied to plans, policies, practices and projects in identified areas.
How is UBC going to stay accountable to its commitments outlined in the declaration?
The UBC Executive Sustainability Strategy Steering Committee will continue to provide guidance and advice to the institution on administrative priority setting and coordinating resources that support advancing action on the climate emergency. Administrative and academic leaders on both campuses are being identified to advance the Climate Emergency Task Force (CETF) strategic directions and recommendations […]
