Upcoming Events in Victoria

We provide information about BCSEA and Community events on energy, climate and sustainability in your local area. Contact us to have your event listed here.

Mar

Reclaiming Sustainability

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Hosted by University of Victoria’s Environmental Studies Students’ Society (ESSA) in Victoria, BC

The University of Victoria Environmental Studies Students' Association (ESSA) will be hosting an undergraduate conference on the theme of sustainability.

The conference has drawn many interesting speakers on a number of salient issues surrounding sustainability.

The conference is by donation. Proceeds will pay for the costs of the conference and remainder will be put toward a scholarship fund for the Red Fish School of Change. Please support this great cause. Even a $5 donation makes a big difference.

Region: Victoria

Mar

Rating Systems for Homes - a 2010 Green Building Challenge Workshop

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Hosted by Light House Sustainable Building Centre in Vancouver, BC

Are you building a new home or undertaking a major renovation? Are you considering a green building rating system such as LEED™, BuiltGreen™ and R-2000?

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Region: Victoria

Mar

Creating Vibrant, Sustainable Communities: Practice, Research and Policy

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Hosted by University of Victoria - Continuing Studies in Victoria, BC

This course focuses on urban villages covering global trends, local policies and practical applications. Explore ways that we can and are making a positive difference on the neighbourhood level in Victoria and the Capital Region.

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Region: Victoria

Mar

The Art of Personal, Sustainable Economics

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Hosted by University of Victoria - Continuing Studies in Victoria, BC

What if economics served the goal of reconciling people, planet and profits? This course will look at case studies from our own backyard and around the world where people have reinvented community through economics. Explore the relationship to both values and economics and will explore processes to line up economy with participants' aspirations and key components of sustainability. Come explore unusual tools and conversations that will alter your relationship to economics.

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Region: Victoria

Mar

'FUEL' Film Screening at UVic

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Hosted by Cowichan Energy Alt., UVic Dogwood, BCSEA in Victoria, BC

Before the film screening, there will be a free Sustainability Fair in the lobby, running from 4:30 - 6:00 PM. Come learn about sustainable energy from local clubs and businesses before you watch the award-winning sustainable energy documentary 'FUEL'! Film passes are $5 for students, and $10 for general audience.

FUEL is a riveting film about one man's investigation into alternative energy sources to fossil fuels, with rave reviews from more than just the environmental community. I hope you can come see this fascinating and inspiring film!

Region: Victoria

Mar

Designing and Building Your Own Living Home

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Hosted by University of Victoria - Continuing Studies, BC

Imagine your own crafted homes or outbuildings made from non-toxic, local, salvaged and/or natural materials. This course will take you on a journey of exploration and creativity which will show you the path to having a real life connection with your built space.

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Region: Victoria

Mar

Using Seabird Diets to Track How Climate Change is Affecting Arctic Ecosystems

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Hosted by Victoria Natural History Society in Victoria, BC

University of Victoria Masters student, Jennifer Provencher, studied the effects of climate change on seabirds in the Eastern Canadian Arctic. Using historical and current data, she examined changes in the diet of Thick-billed Murres in the low, mid and high Arctic. »

Region: Victoria

Mar

Break'in Ice: The Climate Change Reality radio show

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Hosted by CFUV radio at UVic

Catch our show on March 30 with David Holmgren, co-founder of the Permaculture movement. David has an excellent site here: http://www.futurescenarios.org/, where he thoroughly explains "peak oil," climate change, and four possible outcomes of those two.

You can listen to the show on our website at: http://cfuv.uvic.ca/listen/listen.html »

Region: Victoria

Mar

CrossRoads: Making Smart Choices Now About How Our Communities Move in the Future

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Hosted by Lana Popha, Saanich South MLA in Victoria, BC

Join keynote speaker and urban planning expert Gordon Price and a panel of local experts as we discuss the importance of making critical planning choices around urban mobility.

Region: Victoria

Apr