Seeking feedback on Climate Action Plan 2030
In December 2019, UBC declared a climate emergency, which included a commitment to accelerate the reduction of emissions at UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan. A key step is UBC’s development of a Climate Action Plan 2030 (CAP 2030), an ambitious initiative aimed at implementing strategies that will result in emissions reductions from UBC’s core operations by 2030 through clean energy solutions, energy-efficient technologies, and identifying new ways to reduce emissions through our day-to-day activities.
CAP 2030 helps advance our Strategic Plan: Shaping UBC’s Next Century and supports the university to further key commitments of its climate emergency declaration. This work builds on past successes in climate change mitigation and action on both campuses, which have seen a significant reduction in emissions from core operations. The plans are also informed by the feedback we received from UBC students, faculty and staff through the climate emergency engagement process.
Engagement process
UBC is running a three-week university-wide engagement process to create awareness about the climate action plans emerging on each campus: Get involved in the process, by:
- Learn more about the emerging directions of UBC’s CAP 2030.
- Attend a virtual webinar to understand more about our evolving CAP 2030 initiative through a presentation and discussion.
- Share your voice in a survey and let us know how we can work collectively to reduce emissions in the coming years.
Learn more about CAP 2030, access the online survey and register for a virtual webinar (UBC Vancouver | UBC Okanagan). The deadline for responses is April 16, 2021, 4:00 p.m.
As one of the world’s leading universities, UBC plays a critical role in being responsive to society’s key issues. In developing CAP 2030, careful consideration is being given to defining ways to reduce greenhouse emissions in an equitable manner. We believe this will position UBC as a model for demonstrating how universities can mobilize to address the climate crisis through bold, impactful actions.