Sustainability | AMS of UBC

About Us

At AMS, our goal is to lead locally and globally in environmental, social, and economic sustainability by supporting students through initiatives and projects across UBC. Find out who we are, the ideas that guide us, and our history of innovative practices and programs.

Project Funds

The AMS Sustainability Projects Fund (SPF) was established in September 2011, when UBC students passed a successful referendum to support student-initiated sustainability projects through a $2.52 per student fee each year. The SPF encourages an environmentally conscious culture, by funding student-led projects that reduce the ecological footprint of UBC students and their campus.

Plans & Policies

The AMS Sustainable Action Plan (ASAP) aims to create a comprehensive outline that acts as a vision for the Society to be a leader in sustainability. ASAP works to combine sociocultural, economic, and environmental factors of sustainability into an actionable vision that intersects with AMS priorities involving advocacy, operations, and student services.

Get Involved

Are you interested in sustainability? Do you want to learn more about the projects AMS Sustainability is working on? Want to be involved with sustainability clubs on campus? Look no further! AMS Sustainability is hosting monthly symposiums for students to engage in discussions regarding sustainability on campus.

Recent Projects

Revolving Gardens

A student-led university collaboration with the SEEDS and AMS Sustainability, located outside the Great Hall in the Nest.

Net Zero 2025

Our AMS Net Zero 2025 strategic guideline would path specific AMS action items within the ASAP to ensure that AMS reaches the 1.5° UN Paris Climate Agreement.

Interactive Sustainability Center

A hub where students can foster sustainability.

AMS Thingery

Self-service lending library of things.

Roots on the Roof

Roots on the Roof is a student-run club that manages the rooftop garden space and the community garden plots on the roof of The Nest.

Zero Waste Foodware Strategy

Aligning with the UBC Sustainability Strategy, Zero Wast and Foodware Innovation is a guideline within the AMS Sustainable Action Plan (ASAP).