PSA – All upcoming Embark events and programming have been paused for the time being due to COVID-19 concerns. As we regularly convene students in our work, we are striving to be proactive in our response to the ongoing and evolving situation. We are committed to the wellbeing and safety of students and their communities, […]
Session 1: The State of the Climate Wednesday, May 27th 12pm-1pm Dr. Kirsten Zickfeld will speak about the climate science that underpins the requirement for net zero carbon dioxide emissions to stabilize Earth’s climate. She will illustrate the atmospheric greenhouse effect, the long permanence of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and the lag in the warming of […]
Join us for a Virtual Lunch & Learn Series About this Event Are you an SFU student, faculty member, or staff climate champion committed to growing your understanding of climate science and pathways for change? Climate Literacy 101 is an opportunity to learn from and engage with leading climate science and policy experts at Simon […]
Session 2: From Myths to Effective Climate Action Wednesday, June 3rd 12pm-1pm Dr. Mark Jaccard will speak on how climate-concerned citizens can overcome myths that hinder us from acting in time to prevent extreme climate impacts. Their actions can involve personal consumption choices (electric vehicles, heat pumps) but these only have an effect if citizens are also […]
Session 3: Climate Action at SFU Wednesday, June 10th 12pm-1pm In this session, you will hear about various climate action initiatives at SFU and opportunities to get involved. Participating groups include SFU350, Embark's Climate Action Team, SFU Sustainability Office, and PICS. Join us for a Virtual Lunch & Learn Series About this Event Are you […]
Food Rescue is back and we’ve made some changes to keep our community safe! On Thursdays, starting June 11th, come on over to Embark’s Learning Garden (map) to pick up some FREE produce, from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm. The imperfect fruits and veggies that we rescue from Nesters Market will already be bagged up for […]
We're excited to introduce Embark's first virtual garden workshop! You're invited to join Pablo Vimos, Master Gardener and Embark's Garden Coordinator, on Embark's Youtube Channel Thursday, August 20th at 12:30pm to learn all about planting and growing in small spaces! Bring a pen and a notebook to the computer and be ready to scribble down […]
Embark Sustainability will be hosting a sustainability-themed career night in collaboration with CityStudio Vancouver, Kwantlen Student Association and UBC Climate Hub this November, and we would love for you to join us. The event will showcase the stories of outstanding professionals working in sustainability, looking at how we can integrate equity into different sustainability career […]
Come together virtually to cook-a-long and enjoy a vegetarian or plant-based meal, while connecting with other SFU students. Community Kitchens are a low-barrier gathering space where SFU students come together to cook-a-long and enjoy a vegetarian or plant-based meal over a two-hour period. Join us for our first Virtual Community Kitchen over Zoom, November 13th. […]
Do you have questions about how to tackle climate change as a student? Our Climate Action team has got your back and is inviting anyone interested in learning about tangible ways to help mitigate climate change at the individual level to join them at an “Ask Me Anything” Instagram Live fireside chat. Embark's Climate Action […]
