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Groundbreaking Centre is Legacy of Ecocity World Summit

The world’s first Centre for Ecocities, based at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), will support the evolution of ecocities worldwide. Led by Dr. Jennie Moore, a leader in the advancement of sustainable cities and lifestyles, it will support research and provide the tools, metrics, expert planning and policy advice, training and other services that cities and their partners need to become genuine ecocities.

A legacy of the 2019 Ecocity World Summit in Vancouver, the Centre will anchor the global leadership of BCIT in the restructuring of cities to reduce their carbon and ecological footprints while simultaneously regenerating natural habitat.

It adds new capabilities to assess a city’s energy and materials requirements relative to climate stability thresholds and ecological carrying capacity. As well, it identifies the top actions a city and its citizens can take to close the sustainability gap, through urban restructuring and changes in lifestyle related to food, buildings, consumables and wastes, transportation, and water. This approach leverages BCIT’s world renowned research in building science, including green roofs and living walls, smart micro-grid technology, and ecological restoration.


 

The establishment of the Centre for Ecocities is made possible with funding from the Real Estate Foundation of British Columiba (REFBC). REFBC is a philanthropic organization that works to support resilient, healthy communities and natural environments.

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bcitecocityBCIT Centre for Ecocities@bcitecocity·
16 Jan

2021 is the first year of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Learn about how you can contribute to #generationrestoration :

UNEP-WCMC@unepwcmc

Cities are home to a surprising amount of plant & animal species. 🏙️🌳

How can we restore ecosystems in our cities?
✅Increase green spaces
✅Plant trees
✅Clean up waterways

🙌J oin the #GenerationRestoration: https://t.co/PN7pK6yrgT

@UNEP @FAO

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bcitecocityBCIT Centre for Ecocities@bcitecocity·
9 Jan

Sustainability champions are in global demand as organizations need a new generation of business leaders who can consider broad, alternative & visionary solutions to environmental, social & economic problems. Check out the the 1st of 4 webinars:

https://t.co/oFpJonI1ur

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LetsFishSmarterBrett Favaro@LetsFishSmarter·
7 Jan

COOL ANNOUNCEMENT for BC Residents

We are launching a brand-new pilot program entitled Essentials of Natural Resource and Environmental Protection

There's no charge to take it, and it starts Feb 1.

This is developed jointly by faculty at @BCITSoCE and @VIUniversity. Thread:

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