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Is sustainable development possible? Only if we take a unified approach
Published: October 11, 2024
Urban flooding calls for new stormwater infrastructure in Canadian cities
How we can make Canadian cities more flood-proof
People, climate to intensify pressure on popular BC provincial parks
Planning is needed to balance overcrowding, wildlife protection, say UBC Okanagan researchers
Sustainable Bites: Food and Our Future
At the University of British Columbia, we’re advancing society by addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Sustainable Bites: Food and Our Future What can we do to help make our food systems more sustainable? UBC researchers share small steps that can make a big collective impact. Read the stories below to find out […]
The mystery of the missing butterflies in Vancouver
Here’s what may have happened to all the butterflies, and what we can do to help
How to choose the right sunscreen this summer
Learn common sunscreen myths and how to choose the right sunscreen year-round
Keep outdoor play spaces cool: the best trees, shrubs and plants for shade
How to build sun-safe and creative outdoor play environments
The COVID-19 pandemic changed our patterns and behaviours, which in turn affected wildlife
How we can promote co-existence between humans and wildlife
Indigenous data sovereignty can help save British Columbia’s wild salmon
Indigenous peoples are global leaders in environmental justice and conservation
5 tips for staying cool at home without air conditioning
How to cool down with fans and more when you don’t have AC in your home
The wildfire season has started—here’s what we need to know in 2024
What individuals, businesses and communities can do to reduce their wildfire risk
Where the wild bees are—and aren’t—impacts food supply
How the public can help protect wild bees and preserve biodiversity
How technology can help reduce food waste
Eco-friendly food packaging and innovative food processing can help make our food last longer
How the supply chain impacts the cost of food
The reasons behind rising food prices and grocery prices might surprise you—and what impacts the cost of food
Balancing sustainable agriculture with the need to feed the world
These sustainable farming practices can help us produce more food while fighting climate change
Testing new ways to reduce the environmental impacts of food
Everyday choices can help to reduce emissions in our food systems
Building sustainable food systems
As the climate changes, there’s plenty we can do to help ensure both global and local food security
How Indigenous food sovereignty can improve food security
Indigenous food sovereignty can help heal both the land and its people as we face the challenges of climate change
Farming our way to a future more resilient to climate change
Farmers do more than produce food—sustainable farming practices can help fight climate change
Bug protein powder smoothies? Cricket flour muffins? Why it’s time to consider eating more insects
Insects could be the meat of the future and a sustainable alternative protein
Extreme heat, extreme inequality: Addressing climate justice in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Researchers must work with the most vulnerable populations to build a more resilient city
Tips for how to cope with climate anxiety
These steps can help you move from eco-anxiety to positive action
Easy ways to conserve water this summer
Tips for conserving water in British Columbia
Naomi Klein on the future of climate justice
Climate activist Naomi Klein shares insights on tackling climate injustice in BC, Canada and beyond
How the COP27 climate conference could confront colonialism by centring Indigenous rights
Many “green” solutions represent more violations of Indigenous rights and territories, without consultation or consent
Why our imaginations are the key to solving climate change
Envisioning a different future can help us overcome inaction on climate change, says Dr. Simon Donner in his TEDx talk
Next-generation batteries power a more sustainable future
UBC researchers are developing better batteries for electric cars, solar panels and more
Harnessing the power of forests to fight climate change
Dr. Suzanne Simard’s Mother Tree Project at UBC could transform how we manage forests.
5 things you can do to help BC’s marine ecosystems
From reducing your plastic use to choosing sustainable seafood, every action counts
BC is facing a steep decline in sockeye salmon
As BC coastal waters warm, sockeye salmon are moving north to Alaska. Here’s what’s moving up to BC
How climate storytelling helps people navigate complexity and find solutions
Despite learning that climate change is hitting the planet faster than scientists predicted, society has been slow to decrease the use of fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Climate storytelling can help us navigate the complexity and find solutions.
Learning from Indigenous knowledge holders on the state and future of wild Pacific salmon
Elders expressed great concern about the role of greed in management choices
Climate change is now on the menu at seafood restaurants
As ocean temperatures rise, you’ll see more squid and sardines on menus and less sockeye salmon
What exactly is air quality, and what affects it in BC?
Learn about air pollution sources and how weather and location affect air quality in BC
The climate crisis demands courage, not optimism
Here’s why citizen action matters for climate change, despite uncertain outcomes
Second-hand gifts, new experiences: shaking up holiday gift giving
More sustainable gift options can help beat inflation while reducing holiday landfill waste
What is the circular economy?
Tied to reducing, reusing and recycling, this concept could be the key to a more sustainable future
Instead of shopping this Black Friday, consider curbing your consumption
With plastic in everything from computers to clothing, UBC researchers connect what we’re buying to what’s harming our oceans
COP26: Strong carbon-trading rules could help the world avoid dangerous levels of global warming
An international emissions-trading system being discussed at COP26 could bring an end to the production of coal-fired electricity
Getting to the HART of affordable housing
A new tool co-developed by UBC experts helps to estimate how much affordable housing a city needs
It’s time to accept, not resist, rising sea levels
UBC landscape architecture professor Kees Lokman explains how nature-based solutions could help coastal communities adapt
Why green hydrogen — but not grey — could help solve climate change
Green hydrogen could allow us to drive for 1,000 kilometres on a single tank of fuel without any emissions
Putting an end to billions in fishing subsidies could improve fish stocks and ocean health
UBC’s Dr. Daniel Skerritt explains how fishing subsidies limit our ability to sustainably manage our fisheries
How cities can avoid “green gentrification” and make urban forests accessible
UBC’s Dr. Lorien Nesbitt explains how urban trees and parks are unfairly distributed, and the nature experience is not equal for everyone
How to meet the ambitious target of conserving 30 per cent of Earth by 2030
Canada’s new conservation goal, 30 by 30, requires innovative action to protect natural areas
How to climate-proof your neighbourhood, one step at a time
The Citizen’s Coolkit offers ideas for action to help cool your neighbourhood
With biodiversity under siege, even blueberries and chocolate could be at risk
When pollinators like native bees are threatened, so is the abundance and diversity of foods we eat
5 ways to cut food waste at home
Wasting food wastes money and the resources used to grow and distribute it. Here’s how Canadians can reduce household food waste
Why all human rights depend on a healthy environment
Environmental degradation threatens our human rights, including the rights to life, health and food
Top ways to reduce your carbon footprint
Well-meaning individuals often make poor choices when it comes to reducing their carbon footprint
What lies ahead for Fridays for Future and the youth climate movement
The pandemic interrupted climate justice protests, but the youth climate movement is adapting
