The Social Impact Lab (SIL) offers a platform for students and community to collaboratively analyze the root causes of complex social and environmental issues and identify strategies for purposeful impact.

By participating in Social Impact Lab workshops and events, you will:

• Collaborate and network with community organizations, community members, students from interdisciplinary backgrounds to identify the strengths of multiple perspectives when working towards social change
• Analyze complex and pressing issues through a systems thinking lens
• Generate ideas and solutions to address intricate community issues, foster creativity, and grain practical problem-solving skills.

Project Archives

Climate Action Mobilizers (CAM) Project (2021-2023)

The Climate Action Mobilizers (CAM) Project was a 2-year initiative that aimed to empower UBC students to tackle social and climate justice issues to address the climate emergency.

CAM engaged with neighbourhoods and communities in Vancouver to collaborate in the development and implementation of climate action projects to address the climate crisis.

Events and projects included workshops, panels, and climate walks with community members of various ages and backgrounds.

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Faculty

Interested in integrating Social Impact Lab into your academic courses? View the SIL Toolkit here.

If you have questions

For more information regarding the Social Impact Lab, or to book an advising appointment or brainstorming session, please email community.learning@ubc.ca.