Game Changers: ISABC Youth Sustainability Conference: Full Schedule

10:20am PST

Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) Building Tour - Gr. 6-12 FULL

Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am PST

Come check out one of the most interesting buildings on the UBC campus! We will explore the gap between design intent and function when designing high performance buildings. We will explore what has worked and what hasn’t in the CIRS building.

Speakers

Tim Herron

UBC

Tim is the Events and Engagement Manager for the Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability and has been with the Centre since 2012.

Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am PST
CIRS - Atrium

Sustainability Solutions: ALL

Audience All Grades, Grade 6-12 (age 10-18)

11:30am PST

Sustainable Campus Tour - Gr. 10-12 FULL

Friday February 21, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm PST

CIRS - Atrium

Join us for an exciting adventure around campus! On this fun climate walk, we’ll explore how the campus is designed to work with nature, protect wildlife, and adapt to climate change. Along the way, you’ll uncover surprising ways UBC is building a greener, more sustainable future.

Speakers

Simran Gill

University of British Columbia

Simran is a fifth-year student majoring in Global Resource Systems, with a specialization in global health, nutrition, and food systems. During her time at UBC, Simran developed an interest in food security, food literacy, and sustainability. Working with various local food initiatives... Read More →

Leonard Zheng

University of British Columbia

Leonard is a fourth-year student completing a Major in Food, Nutrition and Health. He grew up in mainland China and later moved to Vancouver in grade 8. Inspired by discussions on solving world hunger and promoting sustainable agriculture in his IB Geography class, he pursued studies... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
CIRS - Atrium

Understanding Climate Change: 10-12