Centre for Sustainability

The Continuing Studies Centre for Sustainability (CFS) is an educational organization at the University of British Columbia. The Centre’s aim is to bring academic and industry expertise to the wider community by providing sustainability education and training programs for individuals, organizations and communities. Former British Columbia Premier and Vancouver Mayor Mike Harcourt – a long-time advocate of sustainable cities and communities – is the associate director of the Centre.[1]

Programs

Programs at the Centre for Sustainability include:

UBC Continuing Studies units also collaborate with community partners to offer free public lectures and podcasts that share perspectives and encourage debate on sustainability topics.

Leadership

Educational aims

Notes and references

  1. UBC Public Affairs (2009-02-26). Former Premier Mike Harcourt to Guide UBC Continuing Studies Centre for Sustainability, Press release. Retrieved on 2009-02-17.

External links

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