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 […]

In addition to UBC’s open competition for badges to the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, a number of determined students and faculty successfully pursued other opportunities to influence these high-stakes global negotiations. The article below represents the voice and opinions of one such delegate – Bodhi Patil […]

Public outreach is key to ensuring people are informed on local climate issues, initiatives, and solutions. The UBC Sustainability Hub, in partnership with the City of Vancouver, is putting passionate, well-informed sustainability ambassadors in public spaces to help educate and inform residents at a special ‘climate literacy booth’. With B.C. experiencing more intense summers, harsher […]

“My work aims to create more accessible, community-centered dialogue that prioritizes the needs of folks most at risk during the climate and nature emergency,” Aida Mohajeri. Words by Amy Leung Four UBC COP29 delegates will be heading to Baku, Azerbaijan, this November to tackle climate change issues. Discover the experiences of our delegates as we […]

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 […]