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plans for sea level rise
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh plans for sea level rise Learn More
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how social is your city
This knowledge synthesis review charted what we know about the connections between high-density living and social quality of life, around the world and in Canada. Learn More
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neighbourhood sustainability
Dimensions of neighbourhood sustainability Learn More
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language of sustainability
What words describe sustainability, in languages that are not English, and what difference does this make to sustainability? Learn More
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regulating sustainability
Regulating sustainability in development. Holden’s chapter in this 2021 edited volume probes the shift in thinking about building sustainability via the BC Step Code. Learn More
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climate friendly ideas
Students researched and proposed new climate-friendly neighbourhood designs, together with partners in the City of New Westminster. Learn More
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You are invited to the twelfth session of the World Urban Forum, taking place online and on-site in Cairo, Egypt from 4 to 8 November 2024. The World Urban Forum is the largest non-legislative UN event open to all stakeholders. Registration is open until 30 October 2024 at 6:00 PM (UTC+02:00). Under the theme "It All Starts at Home: Local Actions for Sustainable Cities and Communities," WUF12 will explore the transformative power of localized actions. Learn more about the theme in the Background Paper.
Welcome to the ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Centre for Sustainable Development (CSD) within the Faculty of Envionment. The CSD is currently in a phase of re-envisioning. While we refresh and reimagine the CSD's vision and projects, we invite you to explore what we are working on in research, engagement, and teaching and learning. On this site, you will also find information about the CSD's history, partners, and opportunities to get involved. Please take a look, see what ideas are sparked in you, and come back soon to take part in our next steps!