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By Deborah on February 21st, 2019

(Mar 7) To Catch a Falling Sky: Sustainable First Nations’ Futures

To Catch and Falling Sky is a series of public dialogues, hosted by SFU Faculty of Environment, Pacific Water Research Centre, and Science World British Columbia. The second talk of the series, March 7th (6pm-9pm), will focus on sustainable First Nations futures. The discussion will be moderated by Emilee Gilpin (Metis and National Observer journalist), […]

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By Deborah on February 21st, 2019

(Mar 13) Communicating Climate Solutions and Measuring Progress Workshop

On March 13th, join ICLEI Canada, Renewable Cities, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for a free workshop focusing on communicating, implementing and measuring climate action. This workshop is intended for municipal staff, elected officials, public servants, academics, utilities, and NGOs. The workshop is divided into two parts (participation in both is not necessary): Part […]

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By Deborah on February 19th, 2019

(Mar 6) The Impacts of Climate Change on Mental Health on the Canadian Prairies

Join the Prairies Regional Adaptation Collaborative (PRAC) for an online and in-person discussion on how climate change is impacting the mental health and well-being of communities on the Canadian Prairies. The forum will contain a mix of expert presentations on the topic and community case studies from both Indigenous communities and municipalities on the Prairies. […]

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By Deborah on February 19th, 2019

(May 29) State-City Collaboration on Clean Energy Transformations Conference

Globally, cities are responsible for 75 per cent of energy consumption and an equivalent share of greenhouse gas emissions. A growing number of international bodies—including the IPCC, IEA, OECD and the Global Commission on Climate and Economy—have recognized not only the pivotal role of cities, but underscored the need for stronger collaborative governance. To successfully […]

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By Deborah on February 13th, 2019

(Feb 27) Information and Tools to Support Transportation Adaptation Webinar

Canada’s Climate Change Adaptation Platform is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar led by Transport Canada: Information and Tools to Support Transportation Adaptation The webinar will focus on three federally-led climate initiatives of interest to the transportation sector: The transportation aspects of the Climate-Resilient Buildings and Core Public Infrastructure […]

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By Deborah on February 13th, 2019

(Mar 26) Nature for Impact Conference

Hear from Christiana Figueres (former Executive Secretary of the UNFCC 2010-2016) and brands such as L’Oréal, Nespresso, Kering and Chanel on how they their ambition to take action and create net positive impacts along their value chains through nature-based solutions. Recent studies show that nature-based approaches to carbon capture including climate smart agriculture, restoration and […]

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By Deborah on February 13th, 2019

(Mar 1) Home Flood Risk Assessment Training

Fleming College, Seneca College, Toronto Hydro and Intact Financial Corporation are launching a course to highlight the importance of flood resiliency for Canadian homeowners. The course highlights a range of solutions that can be deployed practically and cost-effectively at the lot level to help residential homeowners reduce flood risk. The course enables learners to gain […]

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By Deborah on February 08th, 2019

(Feb 21) Ecosystem Restoration with Wildfire: Webinar

This is the first webinar as part of a new Wildfire and Climate Change Winter/Spring 2019 Webinar Series. When: February 21 9am-10am PST Speaker: Al Neal, Senior Ecosystem Restoration Specialist, Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development. Al will share his many decades of experience in planning […]

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