Climate Emergency Week at UBC, February 12–16 2024, brings together communities of climate action at UBC.
Join events, workshops and activities, and take collective action for justice, people and the planet.
Featured events
- Tuesday Feb. 13 | Human Climate Interactions: Insights from History
- Dialogue with four UBC researchers investigating the relationship between human action and climate at various scales. Featuring a brief opening by each of the four panelists, followed by smaller group discussion.
- Wednesday Feb. 14 | Photographing the Climate Emergency: Iconic images of our changing planet
- Photographers and photojournalists have kept us on the edge of our seats for decades as the climate emergency has evolved from “warming” to “crisis” to “boiling point”. In this visual guest lecture, award-winning photographer and documentary filmmaker Marina Dodis will talk us through some of the iconic imagery of the climate emergency so far, with a candid look at their backstory.
- Friday Feb. 16 | Ceremonial Fire at xʷcic̓əsəm, UBC Farm
- This ceremony represents a chance for all attendees to acknowledge and commit to reconciliation while reflecting on responsible and reciprocal action toward the land and Indigenous peoples in the face of climate change. There are various ways to participate in the event, including making fire offerings, singing and drumming, sending prayers, sharing experiences, and showing support and advocacy.
