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Centre for Sport and Sustainability

A page from the passport handed out to athletes at the Special Olympics 2014 Canada Summer Games

A passport to a green future

UBC aims to make the Special Olympics Canada 2014 Summer Games the greenest sporting event ever, with a little help from the athletes.

Jun 25, 2014 - by Jeffrey Preiss

Can the Olympics change our bad environmental habits?

Can the Olympics change our bad environmental habits?

The public increasingly expects host cities to meet tough environmental standards, says expert.

Feb 12, 2014

Sochi's waterfront today.

UBC experts on Sochi Games

UBC experts are available to comment on the Sochi Winter Games, from security to sports psychology.

Jan 1, 2014

Better transit, more facilities: Locals enjoy 2010 Winter Games benefits

Better transit, more facilities: Locals enjoy 2010 Winter Games benefits

Vancouver and Whistler residents enjoyed the biggest return after hosting the 2010 Winter Games but Canadians across the country also benefitted from a boost in pride and nationalism.

Oct 23, 2013

A greener playing field

A greener playing field

A conference at UBC will explore how sports promote environmental and social sustainability

Sep 26, 2013 - by Heather Amos

2010 Winter Olympics provided economic and cultural boost

British Columbia’s economy grew in 2010 with new businesses, jobs and an increase in visitor spending, all likely related to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, says a University of British Columbia study that measured the impact of the Games.

Oct 25, 2011

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