Sustainability Hub

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  • Climate Emergency Week

    Photographing the Climate Emergency: Iconic images of our changing planet

    Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) 2260 West Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    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 […]

    Free
  • Climate Emergency Week

    Dialogue: Climate Wellbeing in the Classroom

    Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) 2260 West Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    A dialogue session for students, staff and faculty interested in wellbeing and climate change topics in classroom settings. Join us for lunch and share your experiences and ideas on how climate change content and wellbeing practices can enhance teaching and learning experiences at UBC. This session supports the goals of expanding climate change education and […]

    Free

  • Sustainability Photo Pop-Up Exhibition

    Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) 2260 West Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    *IN PERSON – FREE – DROP IN* This winter the Sustainability Hub embarked on an exploratory photography project asking participants to consider biodiversity, resilient communities, circular economy, or climate by responding to a prompt related to one of these themes through photography. Witness and celebrate the resulting thought-provoking imagery from UBC community members at the […]

    Free

  • Beyond COP28: Student Visions For a Sustainable Future

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    *FREE + IN-PERSON* The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) resulted in historic developments in global environmental politics and climate finance, including the UAE Consensus, calling for a transition away from fossil fuels. While this is a significant step towards climate justice, we still have a long way to […]

    Free

  • Climate Justice is Clean Air

    Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) 2260 West Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    What steps can we take to address unequal exposure to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions? Join UBC Sustainability Hub on Thursday, January 16, for an in-person panel discussion and hear from UBC experts Dr. Amanda Giang (UBC Mechanical Engineering) and Dr. Chris Carlsten (UBC Department of Medicine) about how we can address unequal exposure […]

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    Beyond the Bottom Line: Embedding the SDGs in Business Education

    Online/Virtual Event

    This expert panel will explore approaches to integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into business school curricula, equipping future leaders with the knowledge and skills to build a more sustainable future. Join us for a dynamic discussion on the challenges, opportunities, and best practices in shaping the next generation of responsible business professionals. Moderated by Justin Bull, […]