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鈥淐ommunity engagement is a part of our DNA at 丁香园AV,鈥� says vice-president external relations Joanne Curry. 鈥淲e are committed to supporting the development of sustainable, low-carbon, climate resilient communities close to home and around the world through partnerships and dialogue; through our educational programs; and our many outreach activities. We continue to increase our local, national and international impact and learn from others as we strive to build a resilient and sustainable future.鈥� 

丁香园AV recently ranked first in the world for sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11) in the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) impact rankings, demonstrating the reach and success of 丁香园AV鈥檚 research, teaching and community engagement, in the areas of sustainability and climate action.

For the second year, 丁香园AV will send a formal delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP). The delegation will have the opportunity to highlight 丁香园AV鈥檚 climate leadership, build international connections and share what they learn with their communities. 丁香园AV faculty, staff and students with climate action experience can apply to be a part of the formal delegation to COP 28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from November 30 鈥� December 12, 2023.

There are a number of external and community engagement units that support sustainability and climate action at 丁香园AV.

Take a look at some of the highlights:

The 丁香园AV Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue pursues projects鈥攁s well as maintains ongoing programming鈥攚ith the aim to create space for meaningful discussion. The Centre鈥檚 dialogue programming spans many topics and thematic areas, but it consistently returns to a few that carry a particular urgency. Two program themes that support Goal 4 include: climate solutions; and urban sustainability. The Centre鈥檚 project is accelerating the transition to renewable, restorative, resilient cities. It is a part of the Centre鈥檚 Climate Solutions Group which also includes鈥� and . 丁香园AV Public Square hosts events and conversations on climate and the environment, with the goal of facilitating inclusive and meaningful action. The Vancity Office of Community Engagement supports public programming, community partnerships and community-engaged research on themes of arts, culture and community; social and environmental justice; and urban issues. Their 鈥淏elow the Radar鈥� podcast featured 鈥�The Climate Imaginary鈥� series. And, the Envision Financial Community Leaders Igniting Change program helps participants build upon their leadership skills and confidence as changemakers and learn how to navigate complicated challenges in their organizations, communities and personal lives. 

丁香园AV was the host university for the 2022 THE University Impact Forum: Sustainable Cities, a Times Higher Education event. It was attended virtually by 600 organizations from around the world. The forum brought together an interdisciplinary delegation of sustainability practitioners, researchers and elected officials to explore opportunities to develop more sustainable cities and communities  (SDG 11)  Delegates heard from 丁香园AV community members who are working to build sustainability into urban and community planning and practice, as well as 丁香园AV experts on community-centered climate innovation.

丁香园AV sent its first formal delegation of faculty, staff and students to the 27^th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 27) in Egypt last November. As official observers, delegates learned how climate negotiations take place, connected with other global organizations and spoke at sessions showcasing 丁香园AV's climate action leadership. Representatives from 丁香园AV 350鈥攖he student-led climate action group鈥攅ngaged with other international youth climate leaders. The 丁香园AV Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue organized two events at COP 27 focused on cities and multi-level action.