Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan

The Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan (NCAP) sets a pathway to a net-zero and climate resilient community for the residential neighbourhoods on the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus.  

Learn more about GHG emission sources and projections and climate projections for UBC’s neighbourhoods.

NCAP addresses this goal through climate action in six scope areas, shaped by five guiding principles. To learn more about each of the six scope areas, click on the boxes below. 

Download the full plan (PDF)

The first progress update report is available online, providing an update on efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance climate resilience—while showcasing key projects that are helping to move the plan forward.

Download the 2025 NCAP Progress Report

NCAP's Pathway

Evolve building
New Construction & Existing Buildings
Set new building performance requirements (operational and embodied emissions) and decarbonization of existing building.
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Mobi
Transportation & Mobility
Support SkyTrain to campus, expand and enhance active transportation networks and support zero-emission vehicles.
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Green Depot
Waste, Materials, & Consumables
Support zero waste initiatives and expand and improve waste diversion (recycling, organics).
https://planning.ubc.ca/dev/ncap/waste
Ecology
Ecology
Nature-based solutions for climate action (shade, flood prevention) and support climate resilient plantings.
https://planning.ubc.ca/dev/ncap/ecology
Aerial photo of campus
Climate Emergency Preparedness
Develop climate emergency event resources (heat, storms, wildfire), support expanded access to cooling centres and develop emergency response plan for local wildfire events.
https://planning.ubc.ca/dev/ncap/climate-emergency-prep
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Neighbourhood Infrastructure
Neighbourhood District Energy System decarbonization and implement Integrated Rainwater Management Plan.
https://planning.ubc.ca/dev/ncap/infrastructure

News and events

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Help shape a new area of Wesbrook Place
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A New Climate Action Plan for UBC's Neighbourhoods
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Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan: Q&A

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Guiding Principles
The five principles reflect the plan's aspirations and priorities while providing a framework to prioritize actions and resources.
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Implementing the Plan
NCAP is a living plan, and will adapt and evolve over time, responding to new information, technologies, and a changing policy landscape.
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Why NCAP?
As the university plans for growth and with the increased intensity and frequency of local climate events, updating the climate action plan for UBC’s neighbourhoods is critical.

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Engagement Process
Learn how the UBC community was engaged in developing NCAP and what we heard.
https://planning.ubc.ca/NCAPengagement
Community Emissions and Climate Projections
Learn more about GHG emission sources and projections and climate projections for UBC’s neighbourhoods.
/ncap/background
Documents & Resources
Download the final NCAP as well as engagement materials, and technical reports used in the development of NCAP.
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