summer institute in Sustainability
July 5-9, 2010

institute overview

We are currently developing plans for the 2010 Summer Institute in Sustainability, which will take place July 5-9. Please bookmark this page and join our email subscription list for programming updates.

Sustainability is now a key issue for organizations of all sizes. Both the public and private sector are facing increasing pressure to implement new sustainability programs, improve upon existing initiatives, and track and report their “carbon footprint”.

The Summer Institute in Sustainability is an intensive professional development program targeted to administrators in corporations, local and provincial governments, and universities and colleges who are working to integrate sustainability as a core value in their organization.

This is your chance to partake in an intensive and intimate educational experience that will leave you better prepared to take sustainability to a whole new level in your organization.

You'll be interacting with a phenomenal group of speakers and other Institute participants keenly aware of the need to develop sustainability initiatives that can make a difference.

Thanks for the support!

In July 2009 UBC Continuing Studies and the University of Washington hosted the second annual Summer Institute in Sustainability.

The Institute brought together participants from diverse backgrounds, careers, and experiences.  Attendees came from across the continent and as far away as the Bahamas and Saudi Arabia. Many thanks to all of our engaging speakers who helped to make the SIS a huge success!

We are currently developing plans for the 2010 Summer Institute in Sustainability - please bookmark this page and join our email subscription list for programming updates.

A program collaboration of:
UBC Continuing Studies
UBC Sustainability Office
University of Washington Extension

Participant Feedback

"I needed a booster shot and got it in double dose! Every speaker gave me something to bring back to my organization. I plan on passing on links and connections to my colleagues. I am humbled by the experience and skills of all the participants - what an amazing group of individuals!"  
--2009 participant Dominique Laroche, Arizona State University, USA

"The week was inspiring, energizing and motivating. I hope others from my organization will have the opportunity to participate in the future."
--2009 participant Louise Cook, WorkSafeBC, BC, Canada

“[Highlights included] the diversity of participants, the professionalism of the support staff, the quality of the presenters, and the opportunities to share experiences.”
--2008 participant Travis Sinckler, Government of Barbados, Environment Division

“This was a fabulous Institute. There was a great variety of information - from broad perspectives to tangible take-home processes and information.”
--2008 participant Louise Barnes, Consultant, Tred-Lite, California, USA