Category Archives: Talks and Presentations

7 Billion and You – Conference

Posted on December 20, 2012 by mmorucci

The conference “7 Billion and You” invites us to free public lectures and discussions by leading thinkers on the patterns, processes and prognosis for a planet housing 7 billion humans. How can wealth and health be expanding as populations grow? Where … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers on ‘Climate Change and Sustainable Development’

Posted on October 19, 2012 by mmorucci

If you are involved in research or work in sustainable development as it is related to responding and adapting to Climate Change, this is for you! The Centre for Research Planning and Development is hosting a National Seminar on ‘Climate … Continue reading →

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Film, Panel and Discussion on Effective Aid and Empowering Women

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Lucy

Film, Panel and Discussion on Effective Aid and Empowering Women Thursday, March 8, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (PT) Vancouver, BC In celebration of International Women’s Day on Thursday March 8, 2012, you are invited to join a … Continue reading →

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Arnold Timmer, UNICEF visits UBC

Posted on January 11, 2012 by emilyka

Before the break, Arnold Timmer, Nutrition Specialist in UNICEF regional office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, came to UBC to speak as part of the IDRN/Liu Institute/Green College Millennium Development Goals speaker series. He gave an open lecture on his thoughts on … Continue reading →

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