Solving-FCB Co-Director joins delegation of students, faculty, and staff attending COP28

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Article originally posted at UBC Sustainability.

Solving-FCB’s Co-Director Dr William Cheung will join UBC’s third annual delegation of students, faculty, and staff attending the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, this November.

Announcement by Linda Nowlan, Senior Director, Sustainability Hub

I am pleased to announce that following the third annual open competition, a delegation of 10 UBC students, faculty and staff will attend the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from November 30 to December 12, 2023.

Linda Nowlan, Senior Director, Sustainability Hub

Participating in COP28 is one example of how we can deliver on our Climate Emergency Task Force Report commitments. to affect change beyond our institutional boundaries, and foster a culture of engagement and advocacy on climate action.

The annual COP brings together countries, civil society, companies and people on the frontline of climate change to accelerate action on climate change. UBC has ‘Official Observer’ status for COP28 and is allocated a set number of ‘badges’ that provide access to the events.

By participating in COP28 UBC delegates will deepen their understanding of how global climate negotiations work, enhancing their research, programs, studies and activism. In return, we ask them to share their experiences with the wider UBC community. Look out for stories and events from delegates during and after COP28 to report back on what they’ve learnt.

Following one of the Climate Emergency Task Force report recommendations, the delegate selection process is an open and transparent competition for all students, faculty, and staff. The ten COP28 delegates were chosen through a rigorous selection committee from the Sustainability Hub and the Office of the Vice-Provost International.

Read more at UBC Sustainability.