UBC Micro-certificate in Climate Action Planning
The importance of climate action is being increasingly recognized. Around the world, we're moving towards the whole-of-society shared responsibility that has for so long been identified as the scale needed. And with greater levels of adoption comes a greater demand for the climate change action and planning skills necessary to drive implementation.
The UBC Micro-certificate in Climate Action Planning: Foundations, Finance and Implementation is a part-time, online credential that equips you with the knowledge and tools to start creating a customized plan to achieve your organization’s or community’s climate action mandate. Use your sphere of influence to work towards the achievement of emissions reductions targets at national, provincial and local levels.
Developed by a team of faculty and experts associated with UBC’s Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, Sustainability Hub and Campus + Community Planning, and made possible by funding from UBC's Continuous Learning and Advancement Fund and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions, the UBC Micro-certificate in Climate Action Planning: Foundations, Finance and Implementation is designed to help policymakers, planners and industry players gain the knowledge, skills and tools to put into practice.
In 50 hours of virtual classes and study over 12 weeks, gain an in-depth understanding of key elements of a successful climate action plan, including mitigation and adaptation strategies to help us meet the Emissions Reduction Plan and Government of Canada Adaptation Action Plan targets, the critical need for climate justice and equity, and financial implications and opportunities. Through action-oriented lectures, readings and practical activities, develop the skills to take on a crucial role in today’s world.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Ready to integrate climate action for policymakers, industry players and planners into your career? Register today or learn more at our info session on July 24 from 12-1pm Pacific Time.
