UBC Centre for Community Engaged Learning

Communities hardest hit by climate impacts, such as #DTES residents have had little space for participation in adaptation policy. @Linda_Nowlan & Tim Linsell on the need for climate research to be accessible and actionable. @UBC_LE @ubcccel @CCJ_UBC theconversation.com/extreme-heat-e…

New story on extreme heat pop-up with @WorkingGear @ubcccel #ClimateActionMobilizers, @UBC_LE + @sustainUBC Climate conversations between @UBC students + DTES residents at Oppenheimer Park. 🥵🌳🍦sustain.ubc.ca/stories/coolin…

Check out our CCEL Booth on Imagine Day! 👥 When: Tue, Sep 5, 2023 from 1:00-4:30 PM 👥 Learn about our programs, funding, and get free swag and prizes! #ImagineUBC #Community

From Jan 2022-Aug 2023, the UBC Climate Action Mobilizers have run various events, workshops & engagements enabling UBC students & community members across Greater Vancouver to tackle climate justice inequities and the climate emergency. Here are the overall project outcomes! ➡️

At "Paddling Together," hosted by the UBC Climate Action Mobilizers & @BESTmobility and facilitated by Kathi Camilleri, participants deepened their understanding of decolonial practices and of the importance of Indigenous perspectives. Check out the event outcomes!

CCEL is supporting a free pop-up event in Oppenheimer Park with @WorkingGear, @sustainUBC & @UBC_LE to gather community feedback on resources & support that can help the Downtown Eastside cope with extreme heat ♻️🌳✍️ 📅 Wed, Jul 19, 12-3pm 📍 Oppenheimer Park (400 Powell St)

CCEL & @AlexHouseBC are hosting “Bakerview: A Place for You”, a free event in Bakerview Park to gather community feedback via activities 🏆🍔🎵 to make it more inclusive, accessible & climate resilient. 🌳🚰🧑‍🦼 📅 Tues Jul 11, 2:30-4:30PM 📍 Bakerview Park (1845 154 St, Surrey)

At our event "Celebrating IBPOC Voices in Youth Climate Action" 🎉 participants were inspired by our panel of young IBPOC changemakers and gained connections with other IBPOC youth, resources, and climate action projects! Check out our event outcomes!

Our event "Beyond 'Climate Refugees': Understanding global and local communities displaced by climate change" fostered an increased understanding of the measures needed to support climate change displacement. Check out our post featuring participant demographics, feedback & more!

This workshop aims to deepen our understanding of Indigenous values, and decolonize the way we think about “communities,” sustainable transportation, and urban planning. See you June 17th, from 9:00am-4:00pm at 2260 West Mall. Register here🔗 bit.ly/PaddlingTogeth…

Why WALK30? The WALK30 Challenge is a fun way to get active, create community connections, support regional sustainability and explore your neighborhood! Registration is open now and throughout the challenge. Visit the link in our bio to register you or your team! #walk30

The annual WALK30 is back! This competition is getting more exciting year after year. In an oath of a community effort, BEST is coordinating with partners from four different municipalities and two Health Authorities a five-week campaign.

Cycling to BC Place? 🚴 Don't let the hassle of bike parking get between you and the big game! We've got you covered. The Bicycle Valet is proudly supported by TransLink

The full recording of our Beyond “Climate Refugees": Understanding global and local communities displaced by climate change event is now available on YouTube! Check out this panel discussion with Rubaiyat Karim, Pauline Henry, Sarah Kamal & Leila Darwish youtu.be/D31GeW3vOdk

🏆 Join UBC CCEL for our Map the System Competition Final on April 14th! 🏆 One UBC winning team will be chosen to represent UBC at Map the System Canadian Finals in May 2023. 📅 Friday, April 14th, 2-5pm 📍 BC Hydro Theatre, CIRS Building (2260 West Mall)

It’s important to think about scope when involved in climate action, for me it’s if I can make tangible action in my scope of influence. We can’t change the whole world but if we pick a space and work towards changes there…the fact that you tried…that’s worth it. - Sam K.

At the end of the day, people need to work together. We can’t just keep pointing fingers…It’s trying to get past blaming the global north and getting to the solutions -Sam Kutyauripo

I understand more about my culture by working on the land. We cannot separate ourselves from the land and when we do we create unhealthy relationships with the land and with each other…We’re disconnected from nature in so many ways. - Alex Thomas

As part of our Celebrating IBPOC Voices event, we’re asking: What makes you feel part of a community? Reply to this tweet!

Learn more about the speakers at our 🎉Celebrating IBPOC Voices in Youth Climate Action 🎉 event, a community conversation that aims to amplify & empower IBPOC youth leadership and contributions in climate action! 📅: Mar 30 ⏰: 5:30-7:30pm Register 👉 bit.ly/IBPOCvoices