A new program at UBC will help policy makers, planners and industry players gain the knowledge, skills and tools needed to put climate action planning into practice within their organizations and communities. As Canada continues to work towards meeting the 2030 target of reducing GHG emissions by 40-45 percent below 2005 levels, there is a greater demand to build capacity at the local government and provincial level and in business to initiate climate change action.
The UBC Micro-certificate in Climate Action Planning: Foundations, Finance and Implementation is a part-time online program developed by a team of faculty and experts from Campus + Community Planning, Sustainability Hub and UBC’s Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, and made possible by funding from UBC's Continuous Learning and Advancement Fund and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
In 50 hours of virtual classes and study over 12 weeks, students will gain a thorough understanding of key elements of a successful climate action plan, including mitigation and adaptation strategies to help Canada meet the Emissions Reduction Plan and national adaptation plan (Government of Canada Adaptation Action Plan) targets, the critical need for climate justice and equity, and financial implications and opportunities.
The Fall 2024 cohort will receive instruction from experts with extensive experience in designing a climate plan for policymakers, industry and community organizations including:
- Sara Elder, PhD is a senior policy advisor, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and an Adjunct Professor at the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability at UBC.
- Milind Kandlikar, PhD, is Professor (and past Director) at the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, with a cross-appointment at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at UBC.
- John Madden is Director of Sustainability and Engineering for Campus + Community Planning at UBC.
- Eric Mazzi, PhD, is a consultant and educator focusing on technology and policy for industrial and commercial demand-side energy systems. He provides technical analysis, measurement & verification (M&V), policy studies, and educational services.
Visit UBC Extended Learning to learn more about the micro-certificate program.