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Climate Change & Energy
Policy, Economics & Governance
UBC’s delegation will take part in the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties being held in Belém, Brazil this November.

How UBC's Sustainability Hub is helping reduce embodied carbon in the construction industry

Built Environment & Mobility
Climate Change & Energy

Q&A: A how-to guide to mushroom toilets, by the team that made one

Natural Resources
Production, Consumption & Waste

New Sustainable Cities Certificate from UBC SCARP

Built Environment & Mobility
Climate Change & Energy
Human Well-being & Social Systems
Policy, Economics & Governance

Sustainability Scholar maps ecosystems to inform adaptation strategies to preserve Maplewood Flats

Climate Change & Energy
Ecological Systems

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Words by Leanne Bilodeau and Caitlin Lichimo. Sustainable landscaping presents a key opportunity for university campuses to redefine how they maintain their outdoor spaces. While conventional landscaping often relies on gas-powered equipment and chemical herbicides that degrade soil, pollute...
Words by Caitlin Lichimo and Dr. Kshamta Hunter. As climate anxiety becomes increasingly common among Canadian youth , it becomes progressively more important to learn how to build emotional resilience, foster peer connection, and explore hopeful pathways for change. To address this learning...
Words by Caitlin Lichimo. A 2023 survey conducted by the UBC Alma Mater Society reported that 57% of students experienced financial hardships due to the cost of housing — a substantial 17% increase from 40% in 2021. Graduate students in particular reported facing 20% more housing-related financial...
Words by Simon Drew and Caitlin Lichimo. Coho salmon are vital players in our ecosystems due to their key role in the marine environment, the food security and economic value they provide, and the cultural meaning they bring for Indigenous peoples.
Words by Dr. Conny Scheffler and Caitlin Lichimo. Photos by Emma Jarek. How do we manage landscapes for wildlife and people? The UBC Research Excellence Cluster on Collaborative Coexistence for People and Nature tackles complex human-wildlife trade-offs through partnership-based research with...
Words by Caitlin Lichimo. As climate change continues to reshape British Columbia’s agricultural landscape , the need for practical, research-based solutions has never been greater. From floods and droughts to wildfires and heat waves, producers face mounting challenges that demand immediate...
Words by Leanne Bilodeau and Caitlin Lichimo. UBC Okanagan’s Campus Plan was originally created in 2015 as a guide to shared community priorities and values, informed by engaged students, faculty, staff, and local residents.
Words by Caitlin Lichimo. Photos by Paul Joseph. Once all systems are commissioned, the project is anticipated to save $40,000/year (1845 GJ) in thermal energy and $53,000/year (240MWh) in electrical energy, with an annual emissions reduction of almost 90 tCO2e per year.
Words by Caitlin Lichimo. Coffee ranks as one of the most widely consumed beverages worldwide exceeding 10 million tons of global output each year, but did you know how much by-product waste it generates? While the coffee bean is used to create the actual coffee beverage, the outer layer of the...
Every year, the Green Labs Fund is awarded to labs across UBC campuses in Vancouver and Okanagan that propose innovative and achievable projects to enhance sustainability in their lab environments. To learn more about requirements and eligibility criteria for the Green Labs Fund, [click here] . We’...

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