Planetary Health
UBC Applied Science Strategic Priority Area
Climate change may be humankind’s greatest challenge.
It is already having a profound impact on human inequity, by negatively impacting food production, biodiversity, migration and human disease patterns. There is an urgent need for action. As a Faculty, we are passionate about finding solutions to the climate crisis and creating leaders who are taking action in the areas of climate, sustainability and planetary health.
Planetary Health Related News
Find out how our faculty and students are making a difference.
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Unlocking material solutions from nature
November 23, 2022
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UBC Nursing, SALA and Engineering top Canadian university rankings
October 13, 2022
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Planetary Health Related Media Coverage
Browse the latest articles for updates on our impact.
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UBC and TEBO Group launch research partnership
CANADIAN MANUFACTURING | Oct 17, 2022
UBC and TEBO Group are embarking on a research partnership aimed at driving sustainable construction and infrastructure technology. Dr. Xiaotao Bi, professor of biological and chemical engineering, comments on leveraging UBC research in the collaboration.
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Transportation and climate change take back seat to other municipal issues, B.C. prof says
CBC NEWS | Oct 14, 2022
Dr. Mahmudur Fatmi, UBCO civil engineering professor, discusses the critical role of transportation in a city's sustainability goals.
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UBC and Clear Seas Study to provide path to zero-impact marine shipping
THE MARITIME EXECUTIVE | Oct 14, 2022
Dr. Terre Satterfield, mechanical engineering professor, will be leading a joint research project that aims to play a key role in reducing the environmental footprint of shipping.
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BC art group to build 'breathing' sculpture to highlight air quality
CITYNEWS VANCOUVER | Oct 10, 2022
UBC engineering student Chloe Benko-Prieur and mechanical engineering professor Dr. Naomi Zimmerman are leading a project to develop a large-scale moving art piece to shed light on air pollution around the world.