Events

Monday, April 28 | 10 AM - 12:30 PM

Join us at the xʷc̓ic̓əsəm Garden for an open conversation circle about climate justice and the essential role of Indigenous rights and relations with the land in addressing climate change.

Thursday, April 3 | 12:30 - 2 PM

This expert panel will discuss the opportunities, constraints and responsibilities that corporations have in adapting their business practices to address the unequal impacts of climate change, considering their different emissions contributions. Speakers will examine the extent to which businesses are able to —and should—be socially and environmentally responsible.

Tuesday, February 11 | 1:30 – 3:30 pm

Join the UBC Sustainability Hub for a hands-on workshop for current and aspiring climate organizers to help chart their path from desire for change to shaping an effective advocacy strategy through understanding the foundations of power. This workshop will be facilitated by Andrea Reimer, former Vancouver city councillor and current UBC Adjunct Professor.

Tuesday, February 11 | 12:30 – 1:30 pm

Join the UBC Sustainability Hub for a public talk on the "how-to" foundations of effective climate advocacy. Hear from Andrea Reimer, former Vancouver city councillor and current UBC Adjunct Professor, drawing on her experiences from identifying decision-makers, crafting the ask, and gathering support to get the deal done.

Friday, January 31 | 5:30 - 7 PM

A thought-provoking dialogue on climate action inspired by 'The Arsonists' — a timely political satire about the cost of complacency. Participate in this dialogue event to explore ideas about why we resist changes that would reduce climate impacts, and collectively reflect on what we can do to move beyond our complicity to take transformative climate action.

This event is part of the Climate Justice Series. The 2024-25 series focuses on the question ‘What is Climate Justice?’, which explores how climate justice intersects with multiple disciplinary perspectives and examines what working towards climate justice could look like across different areas. It showcases how climate justice is an integral part of climate research and teaching. This […]

This year, the Sustainability Hub is offering TEN $250 microgrants to student organizers to reduce barriers to participation, and increase equity and access for students that want to organize a Climate Emergency Week event or activity. All UBC students are eligible to apply! This online information session will be held via Zoom, and you are free to join and leave at any […]

UBC wants to hear from you on the draft Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan!  The second round of engagement for the Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan (NCAP) is currently underway until March 22. During this time, detailed actions to achieving a net-zero and climate resilient community are being presented to the community for feedback. UBC wants to […]

Join an informal panel over dinner to re-centre Community in our conversations about Land Back and Climate Justice.  This event will bring Indigenous perspectives on the intersections of the climate crisis and dive into the practicalities of what climate work looks like on the ground. Discussion and dialogue featuring: Organized by Indigenous Research Support Initiative. Part […]