Tag Archives: climate change

Seminar with Dr. Jeffrey Stone (Oregon State U) | June 1, 2017

Dr. Richard Hamelin is hosting a special seminar this week, with Dr. Jeffrey Stone as a visiting speaker. Dr. Stone is a Research Professor in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Oregon State University. http://bpp.oregonstate.edu/stone He will be discussing … Continue reading

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Climate Change: Let’s Talk It Out! – Jan 24, 2017

Are you worried about how climate change will affect our generation and future generations? Do want to discuss some of the today’s climate change issues in food, agriculture, and the environment? Well, we have the golden opportunity for you! The … Continue reading

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The Paris Agreement on Climate Change, Public Lecture – Mar 30, 2016

The Master of International Forestry program is hosting a public lecture featuring Peter Graham from WWF Forest and Climate Programme. Peter will discuss the implications of the Paris Agreement, from COP21, on the world’s Forest. Wednesday, March 30th 3:00-3:30pm Catered reception in the … Continue reading

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UBC Reads Sustainability Presents Raj Patel: How will the world eat in the future? – Feb 11, 2016

With a global population of nine billion by 2050, and climate change already taking a toll, how will the world eat in the future? Join award winning author, activist, and academic Raj Patel, presented by UBC Reads Sustainability, on February … Continue reading

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REACCH PNA Internship Undergraduate Opportunity

REACCH PNA Internships are now open to US and Non-US Citizens! Regional Approaches to Climate Change- Pacific Northwest Agriculture (REACCH PNA) is a USDA-funded, multi-institutional project focused on improving the long-term sustainability of agriculture within the region.  REACCH partners (University … Continue reading

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FREE Screening of the film “Home”, UBC Norm Theatre, Jan 20

The Rotaract Club of Vancouver would like to invite you to the FREE screening of the film “Home” in conjunction with panel on climate change and sustainability. The Rotaract Club of Vancouver is a network of young individuals that are passionate … Continue reading

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Musical and Artistic Performance: Can we eat fish in the future? Dec, 11

Peter Wall Institute Presents: Can we eat fish in the future? Different tales from the world’s oceans – A musical and artistic performance UBC’s Laptop Orchestra will present two works involving live instrument, electronic sounds and video projection which present … Continue reading

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UBC Reads Sustainability Speaker Series – George Marshall and Climate Change, Sept 10

George Marshall, founder of the Climate Outreach and Information Network, will be speaking as part of his new book tour: Don’t Even Think About It: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Ignore Climate Change. Come and see him speak on September 10, 12:30 – 2pm … Continue reading

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