The Centre for Sustainability and Social Innovation
Sauder School of Business
UBC
Carbon
Management
The climate change imperative has created new national and international opportunities for innovation in carbon management. British Columbia is the leading jurisdiction in North America for carbon and climate policy, which creates great opportunities for further innovation in carbon markets and offsetting.
Carbon Management
Sustainable
Transportation
Sustainable cities require sustainable transportation systems. In order to build such systems it is necessary to better understand key policies and indicators including: air quality, public policy, transport activity and technology adoption.
Sustainable Transpor-
tation
Clean Technology
& Energy
Building a clean and energy efficient economy requires the transformation of businesses. In order to effectively facilitate this transformation, the business leaders of tomorrow must continue to engage innovative projects and work with, and learn from, clean technology and energy companies.
Clean Technology
& Energy
Digital
Media
In recent years, digital technology has become pervasive in our daily lives. As a result, we now have the opportunity to use digital media as a tool for social and environmental change as it collapses time and allows for unprecedented levels of connectivity. The influence of digital media makes it a critical component of any business strategy.
Digital
Media
Food
Systems
Food systems are complex networks that deliver food along a supply chain. A sustainable food system is built by increasing local capacity, improving the understanding of the food supply chain, and improving linkages within the local infrastructure. The benefits of such a system are greater food security and a thriving local food economy.
Food
Systems
Community
Engagement
Strong communities are built through the collaboration of groups that are focused on facilitating partnerships and creating opportunities. Innovation and social sustainability depend upon the sharing of ideas and the cooperation of like-minded individuals and groups.
Community
Engagement
Social
Economy
The social economy operates between the private and public sectors through a broad scope of community, voluntary and not-for-profit activities. The social economy engages the community to explore opportunities that provide an added social value. It is reflective of key community interests such as: the better delivery of public services, community regeneration, more inclusive wealth creation, and active citizenship.
Social
Economy
First Nations
Development
First nations communities possess an abundance of human capacity, natural resources and cultural heritage. These assets provide the foundation on which lively and sustainable communities are built. Many opportunities exist to leverage the tools and resources that First Nations communities possess in order to create thriving economies, preserve local culture and provide opportunities for learning and skill development.
First Nations
Development
Development
Marginalized populations in developing countries are extremely vulnerable. These communities face increasing instability as a result of climate change, economic hardship, conflict, and the rapid spread of infectious diseases. Despite the challenges, there are great opportunities for growth if we can find innovative solutions and promote sustainable development.