Folil Trafun 2.0 – Sept 27 Showcase

Forest Sciences Centre 2424 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Join us for the first showcase of Indigenous short films, food and conversation. Folil Trafün (‘Joining roots’ in Mapuzugun) is part of several showcases of Indigenous and Afro-diaspora films made in Latin America and Canada, followed by dialogues to deepen understanding of the films and their relationship with local realities. FREE to attend. Please register […]

FREE

Kick Off Event: Climate Solutions Research Collective

Liu Institute for Global Issues 6476 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

This event will launch the Collective's 2024-2025 year! Join us for an opportunity to shape the themes and topics the Collective will focus on in upcoming events, centered on innovative interdisciplinary climate solutions research. Attendees will be able to connect with fellow members of the UBC research community through a facilitated discussion of "Big Ideas". […]

Free

2024 Peter A. Larkin Award Lecture: Marine Fish On the Move: Challenges and Prospects for Fisheries Adaptation

Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL) 2202 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Marine Fish On the Move: Challenges and Prospects for Fisheries Adaptation Ocean life is on the front lines of climate change, with many species living closer to their limits and shifting to new locations faster than species on land. Marine communities are also rapidly turning over to new species compositions. This talk will examine how […]

Driving youth engagement and leadership in ocean and climate action across the Caribbean

Online/Virtual Event

Speaker: Khadija Stewart Founder, EcoVybz and EcoSeas Caribbean ONLINE ONLY: Tickets: https://oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-events/iof-seminars/weekly-seminars/  In this presentation, Khadija Stewart will highlight the work of EcoVybz Environmental Creatives and EcoSeas Caribbean, two dynamic initiatives driving youth engagement and leadership in ocean and climate action across the Caribbean. Through innovative storytelling, they are amplifying the voices of Caribbean youth, bringing […]

Drivers of Success and Performance in Fisheries Moving Towards MSC Certification

Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory (AERL) 2202 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Speaker: Jennifer Rasal is a Senior Data Science Officer, Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) With growing concerns about global overfishing, market-based eco-certification programs like the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) can incentivise adoption of sustainable practices. The MSC is an international non-profit, non-governmental organisation (NGO) which sets a Fisheries Standard for environmentally sustainable fishing. Fishing fleets are […]