On September 14, academic, government and industry experts will come together to discuss the opportunities and risks in the net zero transition at the first-of-its-kind Climate Economy Summit at UBC.
Sep 11, 2023
UBC scientists create device that uses wood dust to trap up to 99.9 per cent of microplastics in water.
Aug 16, 2023
his week through Feb. 16 is Climate Emergency Week at UBC, building on the university’s declaration of a climate emergency in 2019 and a climate action report in 2021 that focuses on climate justice.
Feb 6, 2023
The University of British Columbia has once again been ranked as a global leader in sustainability efforts.
Apr 28, 2022
New compostable pods made of specially engineered plant-based materials break down fully in 35 days in municipal composting.
Feb 22, 2021
University of British Columbia President Santa J. Ono and University of California President Janet Napolitano today announced a transition in leadership of the University Climate Change Coalition (UC3) a network of 22 leading North American research universities working together to accelerate local and regional climate action.
Jun 22, 2020
UBC has joined leading Canadian universities to launch Investing to Address Climate Change: A Charter for Canadian Universities, signaling a national commitment to tackle climate change through responsible investment practices.
Jun 18, 2020
UBC continues to excel in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, placing first in Canada and seventh globally out of more than 850 participating institutions from 89 countries across six continents.
Apr 22, 2020
The University of British Columbia has today joined communities and organizations around the world in declaring a climate emergency.
Dec 5, 2019
Montreal households are the greenest in the country, and Edmonton’s the least, according to a new UBC study.
Jul 27, 2016
UBC’s Vancouver campus has earned the highest rating among Canadian universities for sustainability.
Oct 27, 2015
A survey of more than 500 researchers indicates that scientists have the desire to get more involved in public discussion and policy decisions regarding environmental issues, but have concerns about how their efforts might be perceived.
Apr 2, 2014
The public increasingly expects host cities to meet tough environmental standards, says expert.
Feb 12, 2014
Dramatic differences exist in how Canadian communities are preparing for the effects of climate change, a new study finds.
Feb 3, 2014
Pioneering Canadian ethnographer Wade Davis has joined UBC to advance global awareness of cultures and ecosystems at risk.
Dec 18, 2013
New Director of CIRS Ray Cole says we should expand our focus from creating green buildings to creating sustainable patterns of living.
Nov 4, 2013
Marine species are migrating toward the poles as much as 12 times faster than land-based species as a result of the warming climate, according to a new study.
Aug 4, 2013
UBC researchers have apprehended tiny, elusive parasites that have plagued oysters from B.C. to California.
Jul 25, 2013
A new report spearheaded by UBC’s Lawrence Frank explores the relationship between transportation and health care.
Jul 4, 2013
Are national newspapers giving Canadians the information they need to make informed decisions about climate change?
Jun 6, 2013
An information source that gives journalists access to UBC’s expertise.
