Walk for Joy (formerly Walkabout) is a 9 week walking, rolling and physical activity challenge designed to get people moving and reduce sedentary time. This challenge is open to all UBC students, staff, faculty, and community members. A large emphasis is placed on being social while completing physical activity, so find a friend to get […]
Speaker: Dr. Sasha Wagner, Assistant Professor, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute In the deep ocean persists an enigmatic class of organic compounds that are presumed to have a condensed aromatic structure, are biologically unreactive, and are broadly termed “black carbon”. In the dissolved phase, black carbon comprises ~2% of the total […]
From e-scooters to electric vehicles, individuals are moving towards electric transportation options. What are the barriers and opportunities for widespread adoption of these options? Amir Hassanpour, PhD Candidate in Transportation Engineering and Climate Solutions Scholar, will host Mirtha Gamiz and Werner Antweiler in a discussion around the electrification of mobility. Organized by Climate Solutions Research Collective. Part of Climate […]
A Climate Emergency Week booth featuring an interactive Climate Justice World Map, stickers, #ubcclimatelove chocolates, prize giveaways, and free registration passes for all Climate Emergency Week events. Stop by outside Blue Chip Café to meet our team of climate organizers and learn how you can help foster a culture of engagement and advocacy on climate […]
How do you talk about the climate? How does language empower climate action? Join us for an interactive workshop exploring how to broaden the distribution of climate messaging beyond existing advocates and take an audience-first approach. This event is held in partnership with ClimaTalk, a youth-led NGO with members in 30+ countries that seeks to […]
Combining elements of slam poetry and symposium vibes, the Climate Slamposium invites student researchers, activists, artists, and others engaging in climate justice to share their work in fun and creative ways. This is an opportunity to showcase, explore and uplift the climate grief, love, activism, advocacy, hope and voice of student leaders and storytellers at […]
A pop-up Let’s Choose to Reuse engagement booth! Bring your own mug for FREE hot chocolate, enter a raffle to win a reusable mug, and spin the wheel to test your sustainability knowledge! Stop by to learn more about creating a circular economy! Organized by Sustainability Ambassadors. Part of Climate Emergency Week.
With 1 million animal and plant species threatened with extinction and over 40% of insect species in decline, it is more important than ever to develop sustainable practices and habits to protect our environment. This hands-on workshop will explore the interconnections between sustainable food, climate change and insect biodiversity. During this workshop, you will be […]
UBC Vancouver is transforming from an energy inefficient and fossil fuel-based campus to one that is highly efficient and powered by renewable energy. The session will provide an update on UBC’s Climate Action Plan 2030 (CAP2030), including efforts to reduce UBC’s operational emissions by 85% by 2030 and address Scope 3 emissions for the first time. […]
Dialogue with four UBC researchers investigating the relationship between human action and climate at various scales. Featuring a brief opening by each of the four panelists, followed by individual tables, for smaller group discussion of the topics raised. Panelists include: Cuiyi Fei (Host); Tracey Heatherington (Anthropology); Kendra Chritz (Earth and Ocean Science) Andrew Jorgenson (Sociology); Rachel White, (Earth and Ocean Science). Organized by Climate […]
An intergenerational and interdisciplinary dialogue circle for IBPOC students, faculty, and community members engaged in climate just work to collectively discuss the complexities, challenges, barriers, and lessons of navigating work as IBPOC across Global North and South solidarities. Activities including catharsis, praxis, somatic processing and reflections on artistic/scholarly practices; with dialogue and food. Organized by […]
Photographers and photojournalists have kept us on the edge of our seats for decades as the climate emergency has evolved from “warming” to “crisis” to “boiling point”. In this visual guest lecture, award-winning photographer and documentary filmmaker Marina Dodis will talk us through some of the iconic imagery of the climate emergency so far, with a candid look […]