Embark Sustainability Society

[CANCELLED] Climate Policy Workshop: Adaptation and Frameworks
2026-05-11 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Embark Studio, SUB 1310 - 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
[CANCELLED]: Climate Policy Workshop

LEARN ABOUT LOCAL CLIMATE POLICY ADAPTATION AND FRAMEWORKS

Date & Time
Mon, May 11, 20265:00PM – 6:30PM

Location
Embark Studio (SUB 1310)

UPDATE – May 11, 2026: We regret to share that this event has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

About the event
Join Embark Sustainability and facilitator Aryan Sharifi for an engaging climate policy workshop! Featuring interactive activities and snacks, this event will explore the adaptation measures and frameworks utilized in the Greater Vancouver Area, British Columbia, and Canada.

Land ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This event takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations.

ABOUT THE FACILITATORS

Aryan Sharifi (he/they)

Meet Aryan
Aryan Sharifi is a third-year Bachelor of Arts student, majoring in Political Science. He is interested in climate change politics, both nationally and internationally, and is passionate about advancing climate justice through community involvement and engagement.

Event Accessibility
Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.
This event will be held indoors at the Embark Studio, room #1310 of the SUB Student Union Building (SUB), SFU Burnaby. Please review the following accessibility details:

Attendees are free to opt in and opt out of activities as suits their needs throughout the event, including exiting and re-entering the event space.
The event space is wheelchair accessible.
All-gender and wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located on the same floor.
We welcome all gender identities and expressions.
We provide access to a quiet space for personal meditation, reflection, or prayers.
The event space is a tree nut and peanut-free zone
The event space is a scent-free zone.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide ASL interpretation at this time.

We strive to make our events accessible to as many of our community members as possible. If you have accessibility needs you’d like to share, please contact our Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org.

Health & Safety
Participants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19. Masks are optional but encouraged.

Community Agreement
By registering to attend this event, you are agreeing to be respectful when listening to and communicating with others, and be mindful of the space you are taking up amongst your peers.
Embark Sustainability does not tolerate violence or aggression against others on the basis of race, ethnicity, place of origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or ability. Please also refer to people using the introductions they provide and do not assume pronouns/gender/knowledge based on someone’s name or appearance.
If these agreements are broken by someone, we will have to ensure the safety of our community members by removing them from the event.

Questions
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Embark Sustainability’s Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org.
