Centre for Climate Justice
@ccj-ubc.bsky.social
Advancing public-facing, community-engaged research and interdisciplinary collaboration to address the climate crisis.
climatejustice.ubc.ca | linktr.ee/CCJ_UBC
climatejustice.ubc.ca | linktr.ee/CCJ_UBC
The City of Vancouver’s new budget proposed major cuts to its Climate & Sustainability department. The CCJ co-directors, @carolmliao.bsky.social and @naomiaklein.bsky.social, wrote an op-ed in Canada's National Observer expressing their criticism of the budget proposal.
Read more: shorturl.at/9uSLl
Read more: shorturl.at/9uSLl
November 13, 2025 at 11:55 PM
The City of Vancouver’s new budget proposed major cuts to its Climate & Sustainability department. The CCJ co-directors, @carolmliao.bsky.social and @naomiaklein.bsky.social, wrote an op-ed in Canada's National Observer expressing their criticism of the budget proposal.
Read more: shorturl.at/9uSLl
Read more: shorturl.at/9uSLl
Save you spot for our free hybrid panel on the rapid spread of AI and its growing climate justice implications. Join professors @naomiaklein.bsky.social, @mysdick.bsky.social,
@profwhw.bsky.social, @profhvdv.bsky.social and
@carolmliao.bsky.social for this conversation.
REGISTER: shorturl.at/AUt2S
@profwhw.bsky.social, @profhvdv.bsky.social and
@carolmliao.bsky.social for this conversation.
REGISTER: shorturl.at/AUt2S
November 13, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Save you spot for our free hybrid panel on the rapid spread of AI and its growing climate justice implications. Join professors @naomiaklein.bsky.social, @mysdick.bsky.social,
@profwhw.bsky.social, @profhvdv.bsky.social and
@carolmliao.bsky.social for this conversation.
REGISTER: shorturl.at/AUt2S
@profwhw.bsky.social, @profhvdv.bsky.social and
@carolmliao.bsky.social for this conversation.
REGISTER: shorturl.at/AUt2S
The rapid spread of AI raises growing climate justice concerns. Join professors @naomiaklein.bsky.social, @mysdick.bsky.social, @profwhw.bsky.social, and @profhvdv.bsky.social for a hybrid panel discussion, moderated by @carolmliao.bsky.social.
Register Now: climatejustice.ubc.ca/events/event...
Register Now: climatejustice.ubc.ca/events/event...
November 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The rapid spread of AI raises growing climate justice concerns. Join professors @naomiaklein.bsky.social, @mysdick.bsky.social, @profwhw.bsky.social, and @profhvdv.bsky.social for a hybrid panel discussion, moderated by @carolmliao.bsky.social.
Register Now: climatejustice.ubc.ca/events/event...
Register Now: climatejustice.ubc.ca/events/event...
⚠️Mining harms are sold as “necessary for growth.” But do the promised benefits ever show up? This report takes a closer look — with findings on what needs to change and key policy recommendations: cfcj.cms.arts.ubc.ca?p=18170
October 22, 2025 at 5:29 PM
⚠️Mining harms are sold as “necessary for growth.” But do the promised benefits ever show up? This report takes a closer look — with findings on what needs to change and key policy recommendations: cfcj.cms.arts.ubc.ca?p=18170
🎬 Join us tomorrow!
Older than Israel — Work-in-Progress Film Screening and Discussion. Doors at 6:10pm, event begins at 6:30pm. Free. Light food and refreshments will be served.
➡️RSVP Here: sppga.ubc.ca/events/event...
Older than Israel — Work-in-Progress Film Screening and Discussion. Doors at 6:10pm, event begins at 6:30pm. Free. Light food and refreshments will be served.
➡️RSVP Here: sppga.ubc.ca/events/event...
October 20, 2025 at 10:49 PM
🎬 Join us tomorrow!
Older than Israel — Work-in-Progress Film Screening and Discussion. Doors at 6:10pm, event begins at 6:30pm. Free. Light food and refreshments will be served.
➡️RSVP Here: sppga.ubc.ca/events/event...
Older than Israel — Work-in-Progress Film Screening and Discussion. Doors at 6:10pm, event begins at 6:30pm. Free. Light food and refreshments will be served.
➡️RSVP Here: sppga.ubc.ca/events/event...
We’re excited to launch our latest report, which identifies key issues in how BC assesses and monitors mines’ economic benefits and offers recommendations to strengthen transparency, accountability, and rigour.
Learn more: cfcj.cms.arts.ubc.ca?p=18170
Learn more: cfcj.cms.arts.ubc.ca?p=18170
October 18, 2025 at 12:32 AM
We’re excited to launch our latest report, which identifies key issues in how BC assesses and monitors mines’ economic benefits and offers recommendations to strengthen transparency, accountability, and rigour.
Learn more: cfcj.cms.arts.ubc.ca?p=18170
Learn more: cfcj.cms.arts.ubc.ca?p=18170
Join the Climate Justice Student Collective 🌱
At the CCJ, we are finding out what students at all levels interested in climate justice would find valuable that we can support.
Get involved by filling out our survey: ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
At the CCJ, we are finding out what students at all levels interested in climate justice would find valuable that we can support.
Get involved by filling out our survey: ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
October 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Join the Climate Justice Student Collective 🌱
At the CCJ, we are finding out what students at all levels interested in climate justice would find valuable that we can support.
Get involved by filling out our survey: ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
At the CCJ, we are finding out what students at all levels interested in climate justice would find valuable that we can support.
Get involved by filling out our survey: ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Join us for the lecture “Occupying Selves” or “How to be an Indian via Unciteable Pain” by Dr Audra Simpson.
🗓️ Tuesday, October 14, 2025
🕦 7:00 – 9:00pm
📍 Franklin Lew Forum, Allard Hall
✅ Registration required: climatejustice.ubc.ca/events/event...
🗓️ Tuesday, October 14, 2025
🕦 7:00 – 9:00pm
📍 Franklin Lew Forum, Allard Hall
✅ Registration required: climatejustice.ubc.ca/events/event...
October 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Join us for the lecture “Occupying Selves” or “How to be an Indian via Unciteable Pain” by Dr Audra Simpson.
🗓️ Tuesday, October 14, 2025
🕦 7:00 – 9:00pm
📍 Franklin Lew Forum, Allard Hall
✅ Registration required: climatejustice.ubc.ca/events/event...
🗓️ Tuesday, October 14, 2025
🕦 7:00 – 9:00pm
📍 Franklin Lew Forum, Allard Hall
✅ Registration required: climatejustice.ubc.ca/events/event...
Register for First Nations Mining Litigation in BC, a public panel exploring two landmark legal cases shaping the future of mining in British Columbia.
October 15, 2025 | 5 — 8PM | UBC Robson Square
Register here: cfcj.cms.arts.ubc.ca?p=17995
October 15, 2025 | 5 — 8PM | UBC Robson Square
Register here: cfcj.cms.arts.ubc.ca?p=17995
October 2, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Register for First Nations Mining Litigation in BC, a public panel exploring two landmark legal cases shaping the future of mining in British Columbia.
October 15, 2025 | 5 — 8PM | UBC Robson Square
Register here: cfcj.cms.arts.ubc.ca?p=17995
October 15, 2025 | 5 — 8PM | UBC Robson Square
Register here: cfcj.cms.arts.ubc.ca?p=17995
Read the recap or watch the full recording of Health Report from Gaza—a conversation with @naomiaklein.bsky.social and Dr. Deirdre Nunan about her most recent work in one of the barely standing hospitals left in Gaza.
Explore more: climatejustice.ubc.ca/news/recap-h...
Explore more: climatejustice.ubc.ca/news/recap-h...
September 29, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Read the recap or watch the full recording of Health Report from Gaza—a conversation with @naomiaklein.bsky.social and Dr. Deirdre Nunan about her most recent work in one of the barely standing hospitals left in Gaza.
Explore more: climatejustice.ubc.ca/news/recap-h...
Explore more: climatejustice.ubc.ca/news/recap-h...
📣Tomorrow 📣 between 12:15–1 PM PT, @naomiaklein.bsky.social will discuss her book Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World.
This online event is organized by the UBC Alumni Book Club and moderated by @carolmliao.bsky.social
Register: ubc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
This online event is organized by the UBC Alumni Book Club and moderated by @carolmliao.bsky.social
Register: ubc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
📣Tomorrow 📣 between 12:15–1 PM PT, @naomiaklein.bsky.social will discuss her book Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World.
This online event is organized by the UBC Alumni Book Club and moderated by @carolmliao.bsky.social
Register: ubc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
This online event is organized by the UBC Alumni Book Club and moderated by @carolmliao.bsky.social
Register: ubc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Tomorrow, September 20th at 2PM, communities will mobilize across the country for people, for peace, for the planet. Join us!
drawtheline.world/canada?r=CA&...
drawtheline.world/canada?r=CA&...
September 20, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Tomorrow, September 20th at 2PM, communities will mobilize across the country for people, for peace, for the planet. Join us!
drawtheline.world/canada?r=CA&...
drawtheline.world/canada?r=CA&...
📣NEXT WEEK!
Join us for Draw The Line — standing together for people, for peace, for the planet.
📍VPL Central, 350 W Georgia St, Vancouver
Learn more: drawtheline.world/canada?r=CA&...
Join us for Draw The Line — standing together for people, for peace, for the planet.
📍VPL Central, 350 W Georgia St, Vancouver
Learn more: drawtheline.world/canada?r=CA&...
September 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
📣NEXT WEEK!
Join us for Draw The Line — standing together for people, for peace, for the planet.
📍VPL Central, 350 W Georgia St, Vancouver
Learn more: drawtheline.world/canada?r=CA&...
Join us for Draw The Line — standing together for people, for peace, for the planet.
📍VPL Central, 350 W Georgia St, Vancouver
Learn more: drawtheline.world/canada?r=CA&...
📢 We are HIRING three Research Assistants!
The positions will support research projects on mapping far-right climate politics across the United States, Canada, Argentina and Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Open until filled!
Learn more and apply: climatejustice.ubc.ca/work-with-us...
The positions will support research projects on mapping far-right climate politics across the United States, Canada, Argentina and Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Open until filled!
Learn more and apply: climatejustice.ubc.ca/work-with-us...
September 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM
📢 We are HIRING three Research Assistants!
The positions will support research projects on mapping far-right climate politics across the United States, Canada, Argentina and Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Open until filled!
Learn more and apply: climatejustice.ubc.ca/work-with-us...
The positions will support research projects on mapping far-right climate politics across the United States, Canada, Argentina and Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Open until filled!
Learn more and apply: climatejustice.ubc.ca/work-with-us...
Come to see us and learn more about our work!
📍Atrium (Floor 2) of the Centre for Interactive Research for Sustainability (CIRS), UBC
📅September 24, between 2 and 5 PM
Explore more ➡️ www.climatejustice.ubc.ca/events/event/student-sustainability-festival/
📍Atrium (Floor 2) of the Centre for Interactive Research for Sustainability (CIRS), UBC
📅September 24, between 2 and 5 PM
Explore more ➡️ www.climatejustice.ubc.ca/events/event/student-sustainability-festival/
September 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Come to see us and learn more about our work!
📍Atrium (Floor 2) of the Centre for Interactive Research for Sustainability (CIRS), UBC
📅September 24, between 2 and 5 PM
Explore more ➡️ www.climatejustice.ubc.ca/events/event/student-sustainability-festival/
📍Atrium (Floor 2) of the Centre for Interactive Research for Sustainability (CIRS), UBC
📅September 24, between 2 and 5 PM
Explore more ➡️ www.climatejustice.ubc.ca/events/event/student-sustainability-festival/
📣ONLY 30 SEATS LEFT
Free event | RSVP via link in BIO | Doors: 6.30pm
In discussion with CCJ Co-Director Naomi Klein, Canadian Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Deirdre Nunan is hosted by BC Physicians Against Genocide to share her most recent work in one of the barely standing hospitals left in Gaza.
Free event | RSVP via link in BIO | Doors: 6.30pm
In discussion with CCJ Co-Director Naomi Klein, Canadian Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Deirdre Nunan is hosted by BC Physicians Against Genocide to share her most recent work in one of the barely standing hospitals left in Gaza.
September 5, 2025 at 10:29 PM
📣ONLY 30 SEATS LEFT
Free event | RSVP via link in BIO | Doors: 6.30pm
In discussion with CCJ Co-Director Naomi Klein, Canadian Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Deirdre Nunan is hosted by BC Physicians Against Genocide to share her most recent work in one of the barely standing hospitals left in Gaza.
Free event | RSVP via link in BIO | Doors: 6.30pm
In discussion with CCJ Co-Director Naomi Klein, Canadian Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Deirdre Nunan is hosted by BC Physicians Against Genocide to share her most recent work in one of the barely standing hospitals left in Gaza.
NOTICE: NEW VENUE ‼️‼️
In discussion with CCJ Co-Director Naomi Klein, Canadian Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Deirdre Nunan is hosted by BC Physicians Against Genocide to share her most recent work in one of the barely standing hospitals left in Gaza.
Free event. RSVP required. Link in Bio. Doors: 6.30pm
In discussion with CCJ Co-Director Naomi Klein, Canadian Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Deirdre Nunan is hosted by BC Physicians Against Genocide to share her most recent work in one of the barely standing hospitals left in Gaza.
Free event. RSVP required. Link in Bio. Doors: 6.30pm
September 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
NOTICE: NEW VENUE ‼️‼️
In discussion with CCJ Co-Director Naomi Klein, Canadian Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Deirdre Nunan is hosted by BC Physicians Against Genocide to share her most recent work in one of the barely standing hospitals left in Gaza.
Free event. RSVP required. Link in Bio. Doors: 6.30pm
In discussion with CCJ Co-Director Naomi Klein, Canadian Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Deirdre Nunan is hosted by BC Physicians Against Genocide to share her most recent work in one of the barely standing hospitals left in Gaza.
Free event. RSVP required. Link in Bio. Doors: 6.30pm
Join the UBC Alumni Book Club for a virtual talk with @naomiaklein.bsky.social, Co-Director of the Centre for Climate Justice, on her book Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World.
Moderated by @carolmliao.bsky.social.
📅 Sep 24 | 🕐 12:15–1 PM PT | 📍 Zoom
Register: ubc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Moderated by @carolmliao.bsky.social.
📅 Sep 24 | 🕐 12:15–1 PM PT | 📍 Zoom
Register: ubc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
August 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Join the UBC Alumni Book Club for a virtual talk with @naomiaklein.bsky.social, Co-Director of the Centre for Climate Justice, on her book Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World.
Moderated by @carolmliao.bsky.social.
📅 Sep 24 | 🕐 12:15–1 PM PT | 📍 Zoom
Register: ubc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Moderated by @carolmliao.bsky.social.
📅 Sep 24 | 🕐 12:15–1 PM PT | 📍 Zoom
Register: ubc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
EVENT COMING UP with BC Physicians Against Genocide: Health Report from Gaza w Dr Deirdre Nunan and CCJ Co-Director @naomiaklein.bsky.social. Sept 8, 7pm; in person & hybrid. RSVP in the links on webpage: climatejustice.ubc.ca/events/event...
August 27, 2025 at 9:49 PM
EVENT COMING UP with BC Physicians Against Genocide: Health Report from Gaza w Dr Deirdre Nunan and CCJ Co-Director @naomiaklein.bsky.social. Sept 8, 7pm; in person & hybrid. RSVP in the links on webpage: climatejustice.ubc.ca/events/event...
The NFRF-supported team of researchers at the CCJ have published three new op-eds highlighting how extreme heat is impacting communities across B.C., and why equitable access to cooling must be treated as a basic right.
Read them all via the link in our bio!
Read them all via the link in our bio!
July 23, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The NFRF-supported team of researchers at the CCJ have published three new op-eds highlighting how extreme heat is impacting communities across B.C., and why equitable access to cooling must be treated as a basic right.
Read them all via the link in our bio!
Read them all via the link in our bio!
Arundhati Roy joins Naomi Klein on September 17th to discuss her new memoir Mother Mary Comes to Me. Presented with UBC Centre for Climate Justice. Tickets on sale now! tinyurl.com/2f6nr7r6
July 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Arundhati Roy joins Naomi Klein on September 17th to discuss her new memoir Mother Mary Comes to Me. Presented with UBC Centre for Climate Justice. Tickets on sale now! tinyurl.com/2f6nr7r6
Cooling centre and extreme weather shelters are essential BC's growing approach to extreme heat. Despite their necessity, we knew little about how and why they are used. This report shares Metro Vancouver residents' experiences with cooling centres. Learn more here! tinyurl.com/4y7fcpdp
July 2, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Cooling centre and extreme weather shelters are essential BC's growing approach to extreme heat. Despite their necessity, we knew little about how and why they are used. This report shares Metro Vancouver residents' experiences with cooling centres. Learn more here! tinyurl.com/4y7fcpdp
We’re thrilled to launch the Right to Cool White Paper – a bold, rights-based vision for equitable climate resilience in BC. Rooted in lived experience and policy analysis, it calls for systemic action to protect those most impacted by rising heat.
Read the full paper here! tinyurl.com/2fer2bad
Read the full paper here! tinyurl.com/2fer2bad
June 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
We’re thrilled to launch the Right to Cool White Paper – a bold, rights-based vision for equitable climate resilience in BC. Rooted in lived experience and policy analysis, it calls for systemic action to protect those most impacted by rising heat.
Read the full paper here! tinyurl.com/2fer2bad
Read the full paper here! tinyurl.com/2fer2bad
Naomi and Seth Klein joined Elamin Abdelmahmoud for a night of sharp insight and urgent ideas on crisis, climate, and the future of democracy.
Read the recap and watch the full recording here! tinyurl.com/3wxtr45h
Read the recap and watch the full recording here! tinyurl.com/3wxtr45h
May 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Naomi and Seth Klein joined Elamin Abdelmahmoud for a night of sharp insight and urgent ideas on crisis, climate, and the future of democracy.
Read the recap and watch the full recording here! tinyurl.com/3wxtr45h
Read the recap and watch the full recording here! tinyurl.com/3wxtr45h
The CCJ expresses our solidarity with the Chiefs of the Syilx Okanagan Nation. We remain committed to recognizing historical and ongoing realities and upholding Indigenous rights, academic freedom, and the work of decolonization.
Read their full statement here: tinyurl.com/yc6urh6n
Read their full statement here: tinyurl.com/yc6urh6n
April 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The CCJ expresses our solidarity with the Chiefs of the Syilx Okanagan Nation. We remain committed to recognizing historical and ongoing realities and upholding Indigenous rights, academic freedom, and the work of decolonization.
Read their full statement here: tinyurl.com/yc6urh6n
Read their full statement here: tinyurl.com/yc6urh6n