Embark Sustainability Society

Soil, Seed, and Care Gardening Workshop
2022-03-22 12:00 - 14:30 (America/Vancouver) | Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden, Science Road, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Embark Sustainability has several in-person gardening workshops available this spring! Join us throughout the spring semester to learn more about garden care and growing your own vegetables in our Learning Gardens or at home. Please note that these events are free and open to Embark members only, which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.
Soil, Seed, and CareTuesday March 22nd 12:30pm – 2:00pmLocation: Burnaby Learning Garden, located on the south side of TASC1
Learn how to best care for your young garden as we enter the growing season.

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Lentils, Rice, and Everything Nice
2022-03-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Hybrid
We’ll be hosting our first ever hybrid Community Kitchen this March 8th, 2022! Let’s say goodbye to winter together with a hearty meal filled with flavour. Kala Roy will be sharing her recipe for “Super Meal” and Naan, which is chock full of healthy grains, proteins, and delish Indian spices. This one-pot meal is perfect to share with vegan and non-vegan friends alike!
We’ll also chat about Kala’s cooking principles, building community through intersecting discussions about food as culture, food as connection, and food as communication.
A collaborative effort of Embark Sustainability and the SFSS Women’s Centre, Community Kitchens are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members. Folks of all gender expressions and identities are welcome at this event!
Want to join us in-person? Email Alea Mohamed at projects@embarksustainability.org to secure your spot! We have room for a small number of attendees to join us on location in downtown Vancouver – address details will be sent to you, and no need to register using Eventbrite.
Virtual attendance more your style? Register via Eventbrite! Whether you prefer listening and learning or cooking from home, this is a great opportunity to reflect on the connections between food and culture. Those cooking along from home can email programs@embarksustainability.org for grocery support of up to $20.

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Starting Seedlings Gardening Workshop
2022-03-03 12:00 - 14:30 | The Embark Studio, SUB 1310 - 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Embark Sustainability has several in-person gardening workshops available this spring! Join us throughout the spring semester to learn more about garden care and growing your own vegetables in our Learning Gardens or at home. Please note that these events are free and open to Embark members only, which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.
Starting SeedlingsThursday March 3rd 12:30pm – 2:00pmLocation: the Embark Studio, Suite #1310 of the SUB
Plan out what vegetables you’d like to grow this spring and learn how to start growing your harvest from seed indoors.

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Embark Sustainability Annual General Meeting
2022-02-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
You’re invited to Embark’s 2022 AGM! Join us to review our financial statements, celebrate this past year’s accomplishments, and elect new Board Members. This is your opportunity to have your say as a student member—and to win awesome prizes! RSVP to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM) via Zoom.
Please RSVP with your SFU student email address for voting purposes – non SFU emails will not be able to access the AGM.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Embark Sustainability’s work takes place across the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo, and Tsawwassen Nations. We greatly encourage our community members to reflect on the lands they are tuning in from; learn whose lands you occupy through native-land.ca.
JOIN OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board Member applications are open until Feb 6th. We are looking for prospective Board Members that are passionate about creating a just, equitable, and sustainable future for all students.
Embark’s elected Board Directors have the privilege of representing the society’s 35,000+ undergraduate and graduate student members, to ensure the work and mission of the organization are in alignment with the sustainability interests of their peers.
To learn more about the open positions and how to apply, visit our website:
https://www.embarksustainability.org/board-member-recruitment
ACCESSIBILITY
Embark events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students. For this event, you will have to register with your active SFU email.
Closed Captioning will be available.
We aim to make our events accessible to as many of our community members as possible. If we can take further action to make this event accessible to you, or if you have any questions, please contact us at info@embarksustainability.org.
COMMUNITY AGREEMENT
By registering to attend this meeting, 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 meeting.

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Gardening 101: Garden Plot Rental Info Session
2022-02-04 12:00 - 14:30 | Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden, Science Road, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Embark Sustainability has several in-person gardening workshops available this spring! Join us throughout the spring semester to learn more about garden care and growing your own vegetables in our Learning Gardens or at home.
Gardening 101: Garden Plot Rental Info Session
Friday February 4th 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Location: Burnaby Learning Garden, located on the south side of TASC1
Discover what it takes to grow a vegetable garden and learn how you can get started through Embark Sustainability’s Learning Garden plot rentals.

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Mush-Zoom Adobo: A Virtual Community Kitchen with your (Em)Barkada!
2022-02-02 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom
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This February, Community Kitchen returns to Zoom with some extra oomph! Join Embark Sustainability and the SFSS Women’s Centre for a guided discussion about Filipino food, accessing cultural foods in Metro Vancouver, and our relationships to the meals we cook, share, and enjoy. Together we’ll become a barkada of our very own!
The event will include a short presentation on Filipino food and its relationship to:

Facilitator Desiree and her family
Filipinos in the diaspora
Colonization
Countries (and cuisines!) neighbouring the Philippines.

Whether you prefer listening and learning or chatting and cooking alongside Desiree, this is a great opportunity to reflect on the connections between food and culture. Those who would like to cook along can email programs@embarksustainability.org for grocery support of up to $20.
Embark Sustainability’s work takes place across the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Katzie, Semiahmoo, Qayqayt, Stó:lō, and Tsawwassen Nations. We greatly encourage our community members to reflect on the lands they are tuning in from; learn whose lands you occupy through native-land.ca.
About the facilitator: Desiree Gabriel was born and raised on the unceded and traditional territories of the Musqueam, Kwantlen, Tssawwassen, and Squamish nations, in so-called Richmond, BC. Her parents are both from the Tagalog speaking regions of the Philippines, and typically cooked Filipino food for the family. When Desiree was 17, she became pescatarian/plant based, and disconnected largely from the meat intensive foods she grew up with. Nonetheless, she was lucky enough to grow up in a diverse foodscape, and with friends of numerous cultural backgrounds who would invite her to dinner. All of this, alongside her education spurred her passion for food – leading her eventually into the realms of food justice, cultural food reclamation, and Indigenous food sovereignty. Her work at Embark Sustainability allows her to delve deeper into what food means to community and in relation to environmental/climate/social/racial justice. Her favourite local restaurants include John 3:16, Salmon n Bannock, Kiyabiya, Di Reggae Cafe, and Congee Dynasty!!

Sustainability Career Night: Catalysts for Justice and Change
2021-11-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
A night to give you a taste of the career opportunities that exist at the intersections of socio-environmental justice and sustainability.

About this event

Join Embark Sustainability in collaboration with CityStudio Vancouver, the Kwantlen Student Association, UBC Climate Hub and the Student Association of BCIT this November for the oh-so-popular Sustainability Career Night! This event will showcase the stories of outstanding professionals who are working to catalyze justice and change in our communities. We’ll look at how their different career paths help to create a more just and sustainable world, and how yours can too. The goal of this night is to give you a taste of the career opportunities that exist at the intersections of socio-environmental justice and sustainability.
This event will consist of fast-paced presentations by sustainability leaders who work in a range of positions. Each speaker will discuss their journey to reach their current role, along with barriers they overcame along the way. They will speak about how their work serves to catalyze change and justice for people, communities and systems. Speakers will also provide recommendations for participants who are looking to start their careers in sustainability. After the presentations, each speaker will be in a Q&A breakout room where participants will have the opportunity to engage with them and ask questions. Students will have the opportunity to visit two facilitated breakout rooms during the evening.
RSVP required!
This event is being put together and coordinated by organizations that work on the stolen homelands lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Kwantlen, Matsqui, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Qayqayt, Stó:lō, and Tsawwassen Nations.

SPEAKERS
🌱 Eugene Kung
🌱 Moji Igun

🌱 More TBA – Stay tuned
Read their bio here
https://bit.ly/SCN-speaker-list

AGENDA
6:00 PM – Doors open
Welcome & Land Acknowledgement
6:10 PM – Agenda & Housekeeping Guidelines
6:15 PM – Intro to Speakers
6:20 PM – Presentations (5 min per speaker)
6:55 PM – Break
7:00 PM – Breakout groups round 1
7:15 PM – Breakout groups round 2
7:25 PM – Final word from speakers
7:30 PM – Thank you and feedback survey

ACCESSIBILITY, VENUE DETAILS, & TECHNOLOGY
Sustainability Career Night is an opportunity for students from SFU, UBC, KPU, BCIT & CityStudio Alumni (SFU, UBC, Langara, Emily Carr, BCIT) to learn from professionals championing sustainability in various fields.
This free event is taking place over Zoom with breakout room discussion for a considerable duration of time. We will have closed-captioning available; however, if you have any specific accessibility needs, do not hesitate to email Embark Sustainability’s program manager, Desiree Gabriel, at programs@embarksustainability.org.
Technology requirements
To engage fully you will need:
– A laptop, computer, or smartphone
– A web camera
– Speakers or headphones
– A microphone

COMMUNITY AGREEMENT
This event is hosted with the intention to provide an environment for students to learn about various career possibilities within the broad sustainability industry. By registering for this event, you are agreeing to be respectful towards each other, to use appropriate language, and be mindful of the space you are taking up amongst your peers.
The event organizers do not tolerate violence or aggression against others on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or different ability. Please also refer to people using the usernames they provide and do not assume pronouns/gender/knowledge based on someone’s name or video image.
If these agreements are broken by someone, we will have to ensure the safety and comfort of our guests by removing them from the event. Ultimately, we want you all to have fun and meet like-minded peers who are interested in catalyst for justice and change!

QUESTIONS
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Desiree Gabriel, Embark Sustainability’s Programs Manager, at programs@embarksustainability.org.

Embark's Community Kitchen - A Spooky Halloween Harvest
2021-10-29 17:00 - 18:30 | The Embark Studio, SUB 1310 - 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Come together to cook and enjoy a vegetarian or plant-based meal, while connecting with other SFU students.

About this event

On Friday, October 29th, Embark Sustainability in collaboration with Her Campus is hosting our first in-person Community Kitchen!
We are very excited to host our first-ever Halloween Community Kitchen, and it is an in-person event! Because of limited facilities, we will be focusing on limited-cooking, convenient plant-based recipes that make use of seasonal ingredients with a fun spooky theme. Oh, did we mention, we welcome all respectful, creative Halloween costumes!

Community Kitchens are a low-barrier gathering space where SFU students come together to cook and enjoy a meal while sharing stories through food. Embark Sustainability will provide all supplies, and you bring a container to pack up some of the delicious leftovers and bring them home with you!

OCTOBER’S FACILITATORS
We’re welcoming this month’s facilitator: Abigail (Abi) Pena, President and Chapter Lead of Her Campus SFU
Abi (she/her) is an International Studies and Communications student currently serving as the president of Her Campus at SFU. She is passionate about helping others through community engagement and is excited to partner up with Embark Sustainability to promote and create dialogue around social sustainability in their community kitchen.

Embark Sustainability’s HQ is located on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem), and q̓icə̓y̓ (Katzie) Nations.

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 Embark Sustainability’s HQ. Suite #1310 at the Student Union Building (SUB), SFU Burnaby. The SUB is located south of Freedom Square between the Diamond Family Auditorium (DFA) and the Academic Quadrangle (AQ).

The Embark Sustainability HQ;
– is wheelchair accessible
– welcome all gender identities and expressions
– is a tree nut and peanut-free zone
– is a scent-free zone
– has wheelchair-accessible and gender-neutral restrooms
– provide access to a quiet space for personal meditation, reflection, or prayers

If you require an accessibility-related measure please contact Alea Mohamed, Embark Sustainability’s Programs Assistant at projects@embarksustainability.org.

HEALTH & SAFETY
In accordance with Provincial Health Orders, Embark Sustainability staff members will be checking for each participant’s vaccine passport. Participants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19.
Masks are required at all times, until we are seated and eating as socially distanced as possible. Embark Sustainability will also provide sanitation supplies for wiping down furniture, and hand sanitizer for guests to use. There are also hand washing stations at the kitchenette and at the restrooms, which are both nearby the Embark Sustainability HQ.

COMMUNITY AGREEMENT
This event is hosted with the intention to provide a fun environment for folks to try new recipes and cook together. By registering for this event, you are agreeing to be respectful towards each other, to use appropriate language, 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, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or different 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 and comfort of our guests by removing them from the event. Ultimately, we want you all to have fun and meet like minded peers who are interested in food and sustainability!

QUESTIONS
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Alea Mohamed, Embark Sustainability’s Programs Assistant at projects@embarksustainability.org.

Food Rescue
2021-06-03 13:30 - 14:45 | Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden, Science Road, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Food Rescue is back! From June 3rd until August 5th (inclusive), Food Rescue will take place on Thursdays, 1:30 – 2:45 pm at Embark’s Learning Garden.
We will not be distributing on July 1st due to the holiday!
As getting to the space might not be easily accessible by wheelchairs, please send us a message on Facebook to arrange an alternative and get the produce to you near Cornerstone.

Virtual Community Kitchen: Tu Causa Es Mi Causa, a Spudtacular sign-off
2021-06-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
About this event
Community Kitchens are a low-barrier gathering space where SFU students come together to cook-a-long and share stories through food.
JUNE’S FACILITATORS
Join us for our Virtual Community Kitchen over Zoom, June 1st. We’re welcoming this month’s facilitator, Embark’s faboulus Programs Manager, Melisa Tang Choy 邓梅英 !
Melisa Tang Choy 邓梅英 (she/her/hers) is the daughter of Chinese immigrants from Guangdong province, born and raised in Lima, Peru, and now an immigrant settler on the ancestral and stolen territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) nations. She grew up in her family’s chifa (Chinese-Peruvian restaurant), which has been running in the same spot since the late 1990’s, so food and cooking have always had a special place in her heart. Peru is home to the biggest Chinese diaspora in Latin America.
Melisa is passionate about people, their stories and their histories, place-making and accessibility. She’s fueled by bread-making and bread-sharing, the water, too much coffee and scary films (the scarier, the better).
While we have moved this program online, we still want to make this space as low-barrier as possible. In partnership with the SFSS’s Women’s Centre, we will be offering support for groceries for Community Kitchen!
Please email Melisa Tang Choy, Embark’s Programs Manager, at programs@embarksustainability.org, by Tuesday, May 25 th at 5 pm. We will be asking for your contact information and to fill out a Participant Data Storage Agreement.
When are we sending the recipes out?
We will be sending out the recipes in advance so you have time to get the ingredients. We will also be attaching the recipe with each reminder.
Embark Sustainability’s work takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Katzie, Semiahmoo, Qayqayt, and Tsawwassen Nations.
ACCESSIBILITY
Embark events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members. If you require an accessibility-related measure please contact Melisa at programs@embarksustainability.org .
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Melisa Tang Choy, Embark’s Programs Manager at programs@embarksustainability.org.

Co-creating a Climate Resilient SFU
2021-05-27 17:30 - 19:30 | British Columbia
Join us for an evening of interactive dialogue with SFU’s community to exchange ideas and insight towards a climate resilient SFU.
About this event
The SFU Sustainability Office, Embark Sustainability Society, SFU 350, and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions have teamed up to host an evening of community dialogue, inviting SFU community members to share their ideas and experiences with climate impacts and adaptation on campus! This event will provide students, staff, and faculty a chance to share their perspectives on what it means to build a resilient community as the climate changes. The goal is to introduce SFU’s work so far in developing a Climate Resilience Plan and to provide a platform for community members to contribute their insights and input into what SFU can do now.
Increasing temperatures in and out of buildings on campus and extreme snowfall events are just two consequences of climate change currently felt by community members at SFU’s three campuses. Projected changes in climate include hotter summers, increased wildfires, extreme weather events, and increased precipitation, which could lead to health and safety hazards for the community. Other potential consequences include decreased productivity of students and staff, risk of loss of research data, and increased difficulty in operating labs and classrooms. These are just a few reasons why climate adaptation is crucial for a sustainable and climate resilient future at SFU.
This event will consist of numerous dialogues that center on engaging the broader SFU community (students, faculty, staff) to share their input on the anticipated impacts and risks that the university will experience from the shocks and stresses of climate change. This dialogue aims to provide a better image of what the community considers to be important and what actions SFU should further take to accommodate these needs. Note that this event will be focused on climate change impacts and climate adaptation actions. If you would like to read more about SFU’s climate mitigation efforts, you can access the 2025 Strategic Sustainability Plan.
During the event, attendees will be asked to share images of how you’ve seen impacts of climate change around you. If any participants would like to prepare beforehand, we encourage them to come prepared with some images they wish to share for this digital activity.
Attendees will be entered in a draw to win a $50 gift card!
*The insights from this event will directly contribute to the development of an SFU Climate Resilience Plan. While this event will not be recorded, we will be taking notes from the discussions.
ACCESSIBILITY, TECHNOLOGY AND PRIVACY
Accessibility
Closed captioning will be available for this event.
We will be able to offer ASL interpretation for this event. For us to book and secure an interpreter, please let us know at rite_steele@sfu.ca by Thursday, May 20th at 4pm.
Registration and password
A zoom link and password to access this event will be sent to all registrants via email before the event.
Technology requirements
This workshop will be presented in a participatory webinar format. To engage fully you will need:
A laptop, computer, or smartphone
A webcam
A microphone
Speakers or headphones
Protecting your privacy
To ensure that we are using online meeting technology in a privacy-conscious way, we are following best practices for this online event series:
We will only circulate the meeting link to those who are registered for the event
We will password protect the meeting
Community guidelines
Above all, there will be zero tolerance for those who promote violence against others on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or different ability. Anyone who incites harm towards other participants (be it through the chat, video or audio functions) will be removed at the discretion of our technical team and moderator.
Be as present as possible (put away phone, close/mute tabs).
Thoughtful questions are welcome in the chat throughout the session. If your question is for a particular speaker, type “@name” at the beginning.
Respect the opinions of others. Every participant brings information, points of view and ideas to contribute.
Don’t assume pronouns/gender/knowledge based on someone’s name or video image. We can refer to people using the usernames they provide!
Make space, take space: if you’ve asked a question or shared a comment, ensure that new voices are heard before you contribute again.
Practice self-care: if you need to get up or take a break, please feel free
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding this event, please contact Rita at the Sustainability Office at rita_steele@sfu.ca.

Embark's Virtual Community Kitchen: For the Love of Peppers
2021-04-08 05:30 - 19:30 | British Columbia
Come together virtually to cook-a-long and enjoy a vegetarian or plant-based meal, while connecting with other SFU students.

About this Event

Community Kitchens are a low-barrier gathering space where SFU students come together to cook-a-long and share stories through food.
APRIL’S FACILITATORS
Join us for our Virtual Community Kitchen over Zoom, April 8th. We’re welcoming this month’s facilitator, Chloe Goodison!
Chloe Goodison (she/her/hers) : An uninvited guest on Coast Salish territory, specifically of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, Qayqayt, Kwikwetlem and Stó:lō nations, where she lives, works, and plays. Chloe is currently in her first year at SFU, studying Health Sciences. Chloe absolutely loves food, she especially enjoys finding nutritious, convenient, and affordable recipes that can provide students with lots of energy. She loves nature and getting outside to go paddle-boarding and hiking around her own community in Port Moody, B.C.!
Today’s recipe is a nutritious, wholesome and convenient dish for Chloe and her family. With lifelong involvement in sports, stuffed peppers have always been a good dish to consume between practices. This recipe is also simple and quick to make after a long day of studying. Each recipe in Chloe’s home, including this one, has memories with friends and family attached to it. Stuffed peppers are a very flexible and adaptable dish! You could make it fully plant-based, or, if you eat dairy, you can easily add cheese to it! Chloe believes that adopting plant-based diets is a slow process, and there are steps along the way for everyone to land on and enjoy.

While we have moved this program online, we still want to make this space as low-barrier as possible. In partnership with the SFSS’s Women’s Centre, we will be offering support for groceries for Community Kitchen!
Please email Melisa Tang Choy, Embark’s Programs Manager, at programs@embarksustainability.org. We will be asking for your contact information and to fill out a Participant Data Storage Agreement.

When are we sending the recipes out?
We will be sending out the recipes in advance so you have time to get the ingredients. We will also be attaching the recipe with each reminder.

Embark Sustainability’s work takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Katzie, Semiahmoo, Qayqayt, and Tsawwassen Nations.

ACCESSIBILITY
Embark events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members. If you require an accessibility-related measure please contact Melisa at programs@embarksustainability.org .

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Melisa Tang Choy, Embark’s Programs Manager at programs@embarksustainability.org.

Virtual Sustainability Careers Night: Resilient Futures
2021-03-18 06:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
Join Embark Sustainability in collaboration with CityStudio Vancouver, Kwantlen Student Association, UBC Climate Hub and the UBC Sustainability Ambassadors this March for a sustainability-themed career night! This event will showcase the stories of outstanding professionals working on creating a more just, sustainable and resilient world. We’ll look at how they’re contributing to a just recovery post-pandemic through their different career paths, and how you can too. The goal of this night is to give you a taste of the types of career opportunities that exist and the ways in which we can rebuild our communities.
This event will consist of fast-paced presentations by seven sustainability/climate leaders who work in a range of positions. Each speaker will discuss their journey to reach their current role, along with barriers they overcame along the way. They will also speak about where they see their role in rebuilding and recovering in our communities beyond the pandemic and provide recommendations for participants who are looking to start their careers in sustainability. After the presentations, each speaker will be in a Q&A breakout room where participants will have the opportunity to engage them more thoroughly and in-depth.
SPEAKERS
🌱 Luna Aixin
🌱 Chiyi Tam
🌱 Vidya Crawley
🌱 Amy Amantea
🌱 Arthur Orsini
🌱 Kristy O’Leary
🌱 Sophia Yang
AGENDA
TBA
Embark Sustainability’s work takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Katzie, Semiahmoo, Qayqayt, Stó:lō, and Tsawwassen Nations.
ACCESSIBILITY
This event will be taking place virtually, over Zoom, and there will be auto-generated captions. If you need ASL interpretation, please let us know no later than Thursday, March 11th at 12pm. If there is an access need that might present a barrier to participating in this event, please connect with Melisa Tang Choy at programs@embarksustainability.org to work on this further.
QUESTIONS
For any other questions about the event, please connect with Melisa Tang Choy at programs@embarksustainability.org

Embark's Virtual Annual General Meeting
2021-02-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
You’re invited to Embark’s 2021 AGM!
Join us to review our financial statements, celebrate this past year’s successes, and elect your new directors.
Stay tuned for the AGM event package and Zoom Webinar instructions, including information on how to vote!
Board Member Applications are open until Feb 14th!
Embark’s elected Board Directors have the privilege of representing the society’s 35,000+ undergraduate and graduate student members, to ensure the work and mission of the organization are in alignment with the sustainability interests of their peers.
To learn more about the open positions and how to apply, visit our website
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We acknowledge that Embark Sustainability’s work takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Katzie, Semiahmoo, Qayqayt, Stó:lō, and Tsawwassen Nations.
ACCESSIBILITY
Embark events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students. For this event, you will have to register with your active SFU email.
Closed Caption will be provided.
If you have other accessibility needs to be met, or if you have any questions about this event, please contact Embark at info@embarksustainability.org

Ask Me Anything with Iulia Zgreabăn
2021-02-12 | Instagram & Facebook Stories
Do you have questions about how to tackle climate change as a student? Don’t know where to start? Our Climate Action team has got your back! Hear about fellow students who are working on climate action and climate justice on campus, and join them for an “Ask Me Anything” Instagram Q/A Takeover.
Embark’s Climate Action team is inviting fellow students to take over Embark’s Instagram for one day and explore different ways in which individuals are tackling climate change with an intersectional and interdisciplinary lens.
February 12th, 2021 with Iulia Zgreabăn
Topic: Student climate activism at SFU and pivoting during the pandemic
Iulia Zgreabăn is a fourth-year Political Science Honours student at Simon Fraser University, concentrating in Diversity & Migration. She has been involved with Embark Food Rescue since January 2018, and is one of the co-founders of ‘Justice, No Pipeline’, a working group in SFU350 that organizes against TMX. One event that she helped to plan through this group brought together Musqueam Activist sχɬemtəna:t (Audrey Siegl), Burnaby Fire Chief Chris Bowcock, and SFU Chief Safety Officer Mark Lalonde to outline the risks that TMX poses to the community and its implications for Indigenous sovereignty. Iulia is also one of the team members who helped to bring about the #StudentsAgainstTMX campaign, and is excited to continue to organize in the campaign against TMX throughout her final year at SFU, as well as after graduating.
ACCESSIBILITY
You need to follow Embark Sustainability on Facebook or Instagram and look for our story updates.
Embark events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We acknowledge that Embark Sustainability’s work takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Katzie, Semiahmoo, Qayqayt, Stó:lō, and Tsawwassen Nations.

Embark's Virtual Community Kitchen: An evening of Mango-nificense
2021-02-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
Come together virtually to cook-a-long and enjoy a vegetarian or plant-based meal, while connecting with other SFU students.
Community Kitchens are a low-barrier gathering space where SFU students come together to cook-a-long and share stories through food.
FEBRUARY’S FACILITATORS
Join us for our Virtual Community Kitchen over Zoom, February 11th. We’re welcoming this month’s facilitator, Lofty!
Lofty : I’m an international student from Guinea studying political science at Simon Fraser University. After living here for a few years now, one of the many things I appreciate about Vancouver is its culinary diversity. Like many people, I love eating; there is nothing better than knowing you can find a little bit of everything from everywhere here. In Africa, We pride ourselves in the tastefulness of our organic fruits and vegetables. If there is one fruit that we have in abundance in Guinée, it is mango, especially found during the monsoon seasons. Since Guinean cuisine is all about stews, a dish incorporating mango was bound to happen. The dish I’m going to share with you guys is Mango Stew.
While we have moved this program online, we still want to make this space as low-barrier as possible. In partnership with the SFSS’s Women’s Centre, we will be offering support for groceries for Community Kitchen!
Please email Melisa Tang Choy, Embark’s Programs Manager, at programs@embarksustainability.org, by Tuesday February 9th at 12pm. We will be asking for your contact information and to fill out a Participant Data Storage Agreement.
When are we sending the recipes out?
We will be sending out the recipes one week in advance so you have time to get the ingredients. We will also be attaching the recipe with each reminder.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We acknowledge that Embark Sustainability’s work takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Katzie, Semiahmoo, Qayqayt, Stó:lō, and Tsawwassen Nations.
ACCESSIBILITY
Embark events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members. If you require an accessibility-related measure please contact Melisa at programs@embarksustainability.org by Friday, February 5th.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Melisa Tang Choy, Embark’s Programs Manager at programs@embarksustainability.org.

Embark's Virtual Board Info Sessions #3
2021-02-11 13:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
Do YOU want to be a part of Embark’s Board of Directors?
Embark’s elected Board Directors have the privilege of representing the society’s 35,000+ undergraduate and graduate student members, to ensure the work and mission of the organization are in alignment with the sustainability interests of their peers.
The Board works collaboratively to govern the nonprofit, which includes reviewing and approving financial statements, developing and updating organizational policies, and ensuring good relations with the SFU student community, among other responsibilities.
Interested candidates must attend one 20 minute Board Info Session, or set up a call with Embark’s Board Chair (chair@embarksustainability.org). See below for info session details:
Tuesday, February 9th at 5:30pm
Wednesday, February 10th at 5:30pm
Thursday, February 11th at 1pm
RSVP for an Info Session here, and check out Embark’s website https://www.embarksustainability.org/board-member-recruitment/ to learn more about being a Board member – including what positions are available!
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How to Apply to become a Board Member
1. Attend a [20 minute] virtual Board Info Session. You have to attend one info session to be considered as an applicant.
2. Complete the Board Nomination Form* – fill out your info, collect digital signatures, and email it to executive@embarksustainability.org
3. Once you have submitted your nomination form, complete the Board Application Form*. We will send you a follow up email within a few days letting you know we received your application.
4. Attend the virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) on February 25th 5:30-7:30pm and answer a series of questions from the outgoing Embark Board.
* For all links visit https://www.embarksustainability.org/board-member-recruitment/
Embark’s Board of Directors strive to represent all undergraduate and graduate students at SFU, and centre diverse student voices in our work. We strongly encourage applications from members of communities that are marginalized or that experience structural discrimination.

Embark's Virtual Board Info Sessions #2
2021-02-10 17:30 - 18:00 | Zoom

Embark's Virtual Board Info Sessions #1
2021-02-09 17:30 - 18:00 | Zoom

Sprout let it all out! Follow-up-workshop
2020-11-24 13:00 - 14:30 | Instagram LIVE
Learn about growing miniature crops that are packed with nutritional value! Sprouts are easy to grow,
fast to produce, and grow year-round. They’re ideal for small spaces in urban environments.. or dorm rooms!
Pablo Vimos
Our facilitator Pablo has over 10 years of gardening experience. He is a Master Gardener, ecologist, and facilitates learning garden sessions for students of all ages.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This event is being hosted on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. In particular, this includes the land of the Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, Skwxwú7mesh, and Kwikwetlem nations.

ACCESSIBILITY
Embark events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.

Ask Me Anything - Student activism with Anuki
2020-11-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Instagram LIVE
Do you have questions about how to tackle climate change as a student? Our Climate Action team has got your back and is inviting anyone interested in learning about tangible ways to help mitigate climate change at the individual level to join them at an “Ask Me Anything” Instagram Live fireside chat.
Embark’s Climate Action team is hosting AMAs to engage their fellow students in meaningful conversations around everyday sustainable choices. We are therefore excited to introduce our guest for the November 20th fireside chat, Anuki Karunajeewa.

My name is Anuki, my pronouns are she/hers or they/them. I’m the current SFSS Faculty of Environment Rep, and president of @DogwoodSFU. I am majoring in Resource and environmental management (REM) and minoring in Sociology. I have volunteered with Embark in the past within the social sustainability cohort!
I am a student activist who is passionate about climate justice and social justice. A current campaign I am part of is the @studentsagainsttmx campaign.
If you would like to connect or get involved with our campaign, my club or the SFSS, my email is envrep@sfss.ca.

ACCESSIBILITY
You need to follow Embark’s Instagram to be able to attend and ask questions, @embarksustain .
Embark events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This event is being hosted on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. In particular, this includes the land of the Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, Skwxwú7mesh, Stó:lō and Kwikwetlem nations.

Embark's Community Kitchen: When you hear the sizzle
2020-11-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Come together virtually to cook-a-long and enjoy a vegetarian or plant-based meal, while connecting with other SFU students.
Community Kitchens are a low-barrier gathering space where SFU students come together to cook-a-long and enjoy a vegetarian or plant-based meal over a two-hour period. Join us for our first Virtual Community Kitchen over Zoom, November 13th. We’re welcoming this month’s co-facilitators, Mariel & Meaghan.

Mariel is a Health Peer with SFU’s Health and Counselling department. Mariel loves comics, cats, and good books about science (and more!) and is studying Behavioral Neuroscience, and during downtime nerd out about anything from food history to music.
Meaghan is a 5th year student in the BA program in Health Sciences and a Health Peer. She’s got a passion for cooking and loves experimenting with new vegan and vegetarian recipes. You can find her baking sourdough bread, gardening, or doing yoga on most days.

You’re invited to fall in love with the veganized Filipino dish, Sisig, over Zoom. The pork-laden grill will be transformed into a plant-based stir-fry to recreate a Filipino meat classic into an equally mouth-watering tofu and mushroom mix. To add some roughage, we’re throwing in some kale for good measure – you don’t want to miss this!

Even though we’re not meeting in person, we want to continue to have our Community Kitchens as barrier free as possible! In partnership with the SFSS’s Women’s Centre, we will be offering support for the groceries for Community Kitchen!
Please email Melisa Tang Choy, Embark’s Programs Manager, at programs@embarksustainability.org, by Friday November 6th at 4:30pm . We will be asking for your contact information, including your SFU ID, SFU email and mailing address.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This event is being hosted on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. In particular, this includes the land of the Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, Skwxwú7mesh, and Kwikwetlem nations.

ACCESSIBILITY
Embark events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.

Sustainability Career Night - Equity in Sustianability
2020-11-05 18:00 - 19:30 | British Columbia
Embark Sustainability will be hosting a sustainability-themed career night in collaboration with CityStudio Vancouver, Kwantlen Student Association and UBC Climate Hub this November, and we would love for you to join us. The event will showcase the stories of outstanding professionals working in sustainability, looking at how we can integrate equity into different sustainability career paths. The goal is to give students a taste of the types of sustainability career opportunities that exist.

The Sustainability Career Night event will consist of fast-paced presentations by a handful of sustainability leaders who work in a range of organizations in Metro Vancouver. Each speaker will discuss their journey to reach their current role, along with barriers they overcame along the way. There will then be an opportunity for students to talk to the presenters to have their questions addressed more thoroughly and in-depth.

RSVP required!

Career Night is an opportunity for students from SFU, UBC, KPU & CityStudio Alumni (SFU, UBC, Langara, Emily Carr, BCIT) to learn from professionals championing sustainability in various fields.

AGENDA
Short presentations and storytelling by speakers, followed by smaller breakout rooms.
More Details TBA

SPEAKERS
Anuradha Rao is a conservation biologist, writer and facilitator born and raised in the traditional territories of the Anishinabewaki, Attiwonderonk and Haudenosaunee Nations (Dundas, Ontario) and currently based in the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ First Nations. She is the author of the non-fiction book One Earth: People of Color Protecting Our Planet (Orca, 2020). Anu has worked on research, conservation, restoration, planning and stewardship projects with communities and organizations on the coasts of Canada and in 12 other countries. A child of Indian immigrants, her worldview and approach to science are heavily influenced by teachings from her own culture and from Indigenous knowledge holders. These teachings and the principles of ecology have shown her that everything and everyone is connected, and that we must remember this in our actions and interactions. Anu finds her happy place when she walks off a beach and snorkels among the creatures of the sea.

Njoki Mbũrũ is a recent graduate of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She specialized in BSc International Community Development, with a regional focus on Sub-Saharan Africa, and is currently working part-time as a Workshop Facilitator at UBC. Having spent her childhood with her grandparents at a subsistence farm in Nakuru, Kenya, she finds herself drawn towards working in policy to resist land grabs and advocate for tenure for small-holder farmers in rural areas across the continent. Alongside this personal mission, Njoki also finds great joy in storytelling through poetry, blog posts, public speaking, and theatre. She continues to be inspired and guided by her grandparents, Prof. Wangari Maathai, and Dr. Maya Angelou. At the moment, Njoki is also finding immense inspiration from the connections that she has established with other racialized immigrant & Indigenous youth having been part of the Vancouver Foundation’s LEVEL Youth Policy Program. Njoki gives thanks to the ancestors, elders, and young teachers that inform her sense of belonging and humanity, and instil connection to Earth and all beings.

Alia Sunderji is a social entrepreneur and lecturer at Simon Fraser University where she teaches within the Civic Innovation Change Lab, Health Change Lab program. Passionate about the fields of food security and socio-economic development, Alia is the Founder of Luv The Grub an emerging social enterprise that operates at a number of levels in the food system by capturing produce seconds that would otherwise go to waste, hires newcomer refugees and immigrants through a paid employment training program and produces delicious chutneys and spreads for the local market. Prior to her career in social entrepreneurship and teaching; Alia was the Associate Brand Manager for Tim Hortons Breakfast category as well worked in the fashion, music and publishing industry. In her spare time Alia loves biking, hiking and dancing salsa.

Kshamta Hunter has over a decade of experience in sustainability learning and teaching, curriculum design and program management. As a Manager of Sustainability Student Engagement with the UBC Sustainability Initiative, Kshamta manages several engagement programs and provides advising to support UBC’s sustainability leadership and development goals. She holds a master’s in Curriculum and Pedagogy with a focus on sustainability leadership and engagement and is currently pursuing her PhD investigating social innovation for sustainability. She is passionate about sustainability and believes in the power of education to achieve social change. She is a dedicated mother of three young children and loves to bake in her free time.

Marga Pacis (she/her), Planning Analyst, Sustainability Group (City of Vancouver). Marga’s passions exist at the intersection of sustainability and community; she aims to make sustainability accessible to all through intentional engagement, dialogue, and policy. Given that climate change does not affect all people equally, Marga is excited about climate action that centres equity as both a process and an outcome. She is supporting the Climate Emergency Action Plan, and previously worked in Community Planning at the City of Vancouver. Through her work, Marga hopes to contribute to co-creating a city that is fair and just for all of its human and non-human residents.

ACCESSIBILITY & VENUE DETAILS
This event is taking place over Zoom.
If you have any specific accessibility needs, don’t hesitate to email Melisa Tang Choy at programs@embarksustainability.org

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This event is being put together and coordinated by organizations that work on the occupied, traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, Skwxwú7mesh, Kwikwetlem, Kwantlen, Matsqui, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Qayqayt, and Tsawwassen, nations.

Garden Workshop: Planting in Small Spaces
2020-08-20 12:30 - 13:00 | Embark Sustainability’s Youtube Channel
We’re excited to introduce Embark’s first virtual garden workshop!
You’re invited to join Pablo Vimos, Master Gardener and Embark’s Garden Coordinator, on Embark’s Youtube Channel Thursday, August 20th at 12:30pm to learn all about planting and growing in small spaces!
Bring a pen and a notebook to the computer and be ready to scribble down all the tips and tricks you’ll need to master how to plant in small spaces. If you want to plant-along, this is what you’ll need:
x Hand trowel
x Pots and gardening fabric
x Seeds of your choice
x Potting soil
x Full watering can
Pablo Vimos
Our facilitator Pablo has over 10 years of gardening experience. He is a Master Gardener, ecologist, and facilitates learning garden sessions for students of all ages.

Food Rescue
2020-06-11 13:30 - 14:30 | Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden, Science Road, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Food Rescue is back and we’ve made some changes to keep our community safe! On Thursdays, starting June 11th, come on over to Embark’s Learning Garden (map) to pick up some FREE produce, from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm. The imperfect fruits and veggies that we rescue from Nesters Market will already be bagged up for you to pick up – no contact needed! Help us reduce food waste and find out more about program and the precautions we’re taking at https://www.embarksustainability.org/programs/food-rescue/

Session 3: Climate Action at SFU - Climate Literacy 101: On a Path to Climate Success
2020-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Session 3: Climate Action at SFU
Wednesday, June 10th
12pm-1pm
In this session, you will hear about various climate action initiatives at SFU and opportunities to get involved. Participating groups include SFU350, Embark’s Climate Action Team, SFU Sustainability Office, and PICS.

Join us for a Virtual Lunch & Learn Series

About this Event

Are you an SFU student, faculty member, or staff climate champion committed to growing your understanding of climate science and pathways for change?
Climate Literacy 101 is an opportunity to learn from and engage with leading climate science and policy experts at Simon Fraser University. We are grateful to have Dr. Kirsten Zickfeld and Dr. Mark Jaccard presenting on the state of the climate and how citizens can contribute to climate success, and participating in a Q&A session over Zoom. The event series, co-hosted by the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions and Embark, will close with information about ongoing campus climate action initiatives and ways to get involved at SFU.

Session 2: From Myths to Effective Climate Action - Climate Literacy 101: On a Path to Climate Success
2020-06-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Session 2: From Myths to Effective Climate Action
Wednesday, June 3rd
12pm-1pm
Dr. Mark Jaccard will speak on how climate-concerned citizens can overcome myths that hinder us from acting in time to prevent extreme climate impacts. Their actions can involve personal consumption choices (electric vehicles, heat pumps) but these only have an effect if citizens are also engaged in the political process and civil society to elect and support climate-sincere politicians. These personal and collective efforts must align with and foster a global strategy of decarbonization, especially in developing countries. Come to the talk to find out what is required on a simple path to climate success and what you can contribute.

Join us for a Virtual Lunch & Learn Series

About this Event

Are you an SFU student, faculty member, or staff climate champion committed to growing your understanding of climate science and pathways for change?
Climate Literacy 101 is an opportunity to learn from and engage with leading climate science and policy experts at Simon Fraser University. We are grateful to have Dr. Kirsten Zickfeld and Dr. Mark Jaccard presenting on the state of the climate and how citizens can contribute to climate success, and participating in a Q&A session over Zoom. The event series, co-hosted by the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions and Embark, will close with information about ongoing campus climate action initiatives and ways to get involved at SFU.

Climate Literacy 101: On a Path to Climate Success
2020-05-27 12:00 - 2020-06-10 13:00 | Zoom
Join us for a Virtual Lunch & Learn Series

About this Event

Are you an SFU student, faculty member, or staff climate champion committed to growing your understanding of climate science and pathways for change?
Climate Literacy 101 is an opportunity to learn from and engage with leading climate science and policy experts at Simon Fraser University. We are grateful to have Dr. Kirsten Zickfeld and Dr. Mark Jaccard presenting on the state of the climate and how citizens can contribute to climate success, and participating in a Q&A session over Zoom. The event series, co-hosted by the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions and Embark, will close with information about ongoing campus climate action initiatives and ways to get involved at SFU.
PROGRAM
Session 1: The State of the Climate
Wednesday, May 27th
12pm-1pm
Dr. Kirsten Zickfeld will speak about the climate science that underpins the requirement for net zero carbon dioxide emissions to stabilize Earth’s climate. She will illustrate the atmospheric greenhouse effect, the long permanence of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and the lag in the warming of the ocean, which conspire to keep global mean temperature elevated even if human-made carbon dioxide emissions are eliminated.
Session 2: From Myths to Effective Climate Action
Wednesday, June 3rd
12pm-1pm
Dr. Mark Jaccard will speak on how climate-concerned citizens can overcome myths that hinder us from acting in time to prevent extreme climate impacts. Their actions can involve personal consumption choices (electric vehicles, heat pumps) but these only have an effect if citizens are also engaged in the political process and civil society to elect and support climate-sincere politicians. These personal and collective efforts must align with and foster a global strategy of decarbonization, especially in developing countries. Come to the talk to find out what is required on a simple path to climate success and what you can contribute.
Session 3: Climate Action at SFU
Wednesday, June 10th
12pm-1pm
In this session, you will hear about various climate action initiatives at SFU and opportunities to get involved. Participating groups include SFU350, Embark’s Climate Action Team, SFU Sustainability Office, and PICS.
SPEAKER BIOS
Dr. Kirsten Zickfeld is an Associate Professor in the Geography Department at Simon Fraser University. Her primary research interests are in the long-term effects of human activities on climate. She is internationally recognized for her research on the irreversibility of human-induced climate change and carbon budgets consistent with climate targets. She served as a Lead Author of the recently released IPCC Special Report of on Global Warming of 1.5 degrees and is a Lead Author of the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report. She has won the President’s Prize of the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society and SFU President’s Prize for Leadership in Sustainability.
Dr. Mark Jaccard is a professor in SFU’s School of Resource and Environmental Management and was recently named an SFU Distinguished Professor. His Ph.D. is from Grenoble University. He researches the design and application of energy-economy models for assessing climate policies. He is an author of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and a member of the Royal Society of Canada. Dr. Jaccard is the author of The Citizen’s Guide to Climate Success, published in January 2020.
ACCESSIBILITY & VENUE DETAILS
This virtual lunch and learn will be hosted over zoom and you’ll receive the meeting room access in a separate email after registration. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to us via info@embarksustainability.org
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This event is being hosted on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. In particular, this includes the land of the Musqueam, SkxwÃº7mesh, Tsleil-Waututh, Kwikwetlem, Kwantlen, Katzie, and Semiahmoo nations.

Session 1: The State of the Climate - Climate Literacy 101: On a Path to Climate Success
2020-05-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Session 1: The State of the Climate
Wednesday, May 27th
12pm-1pm
Dr. Kirsten Zickfeld will speak about the climate science that underpins the requirement for net zero carbon dioxide emissions to stabilize Earth’s climate. She will illustrate the atmospheric greenhouse effect, the long permanence of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and the lag in the warming of the ocean, which conspire to keep global mean temperature elevated even if human-made carbon dioxide emissions are eliminated.

Join us for a Virtual Lunch & Learn Series

About this Event

Are you an SFU student, faculty member, or staff climate champion committed to growing your understanding of climate science and pathways for change?
Climate Literacy 101 is an opportunity to learn from and engage with leading climate science and policy experts at Simon Fraser University. We are grateful to have Dr. Kirsten Zickfeld and Dr. Mark Jaccard presenting on the state of the climate and how citizens can contribute to climate success, and participating in a Q&A session over Zoom. The event series, co-hosted by the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions and Embark, will close with information about ongoing campus climate action initiatives and ways to get involved at SFU.

EVENT CANCELED - Ask Me Anything Meetup - How-to-be-a-climate-activist
2020-03-24 12:00 - 13:00 | SFU Veggie Lunch, University Dr W, Burnaby, British Columbia, BC V5A
PSA – All upcoming Embark events and programming have been paused for the time being due to COVID-19 concerns.
As we regularly convene students in our work, we are striving to be proactive in our response to the ongoing and evolving situation. We are committed to the wellbeing and safety of students and their communities, and encourage everyone to take care of themselves and each other.
Stay safe & wash your hands – hope to see you all soon!

If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact us via info@embarksustainability.org

Do you have questions about how to tackle climate change as a student? Our Climate Action team has got your back and is inviting anyone interested in learning about tangible ways to help mitigate climate change at the individual level to join them at an “Ask Me Anything” meetup.
Taking place at SFU Burnaby’s Veggie Lunch, the team is hosting three AMAs to engage their fellow students in meaningful conversation with Embark’s Climate Action Team around everyday sustainable choices.
Upcoming Dates and Topics
January 28th – Eating for the Earth
March 3rd – Fast Fashion
March 24th – How-to-be-a-climate-activist
