The UBC Sustainability Pledge is an initiative to increase awareness of sustainability at UBC and to inspire action towards more sustainable living. By signing the Pledge, you’ve made a commitment to take action towards living a more sustainable lifestyle. The UBC Sustainability Pledge ...

Student Internship PositionsEvery year, Campus Sustainability (CS) hires between three to five students to assist one-time research projects and ongoing sustainability programs. Our student internship positions provide on-the-job sustainability training for students, and a chance to gain field experience through paid work at the CS. Jobs range from conducting publi...

UBC houses more than 8,500 students in residence complexes on the Vancouver campus.  To mobilize this community to reduce waste, water and energy consumption in residences and to build a culture of sustainability by supporting student leaders, the Sustainability in Rez Program aims to inspire and engage residents of UBC...

UBC’s SEEDS (Social Ecological Economic Development Studies) Program unites campus operations and academics to advance the university’s commitment to sustainability and enhance UBC’s reputation as a sustainability leader. Coordinated by the university’s Campus Sustainability group, the SEEDS Program brings together staff, faculty and stu...

There are numerous volunteer-run student clubs, organizations and initiatives at UBC focused on sustainability. While some activities are in specific departments or faculties, many are open to students of all disciplines. All offer plenty of opportunities to meet new people and explore the many facets of sustainability. FACULTY ASSOCIATED...