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By Deborah on November 04th, 2016

Job Opportunities at EcoJustice: Communications and Digital Engagement

EcoJustice is currently hiring for two positions in Vancouver: Communications Associate and Digital Engagement Associate. EcoJustice is Canada’s only national environmental law charity. From coast to coast to coast, their legal experts go to court to tackle Canada’s toughest environmental problems. See below for job postings: Communications Associate Fixed term (6 months) Salary: $42,214.85 Closing date: […]

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By Deborah on November 02nd, 2016

7th Annual National Roundtable for Disaster Risk Reduction

Canada’s Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction will be hosting the Seventh Annual National Roundtable for Disaster Risk Reduction in Montréal, Quebec on November 21 – 22, 2016. This year’s theme for the Roundtable, Understanding Disaster Risks, encourages participants to engage in dialogue related to the first four priorities for action under the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk […]

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By Deborah on November 02nd, 2016

David Suzuki Foundation Climate Fellowships

Calling on scholars for climate solutions Are you a scholar who can help lead Canada to a low-carbon future? Do you know someone who is? If so, here’s an exciting opportunity: David Suzuki Fellowships. This new program will invest in leaders with the potential to follow in David Suzuki’s footsteps — bringing important new thinking to […]

Adaptation Community • Climate Change • Economy • Energy

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By Deborah on October 28th, 2016

PICS District Energy + Water Academy 2016

PICS at UBC has partnered with Ecodistrict on its inaugural District Energy + Water Academy. Throughout North America, cities, college-, corporate- and university campuses, sports stadiums and commercial districts have the potential to realize enormous benefits through utility-scale energy and water innovation. Such innovation can improve energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, offer fuel flexibility, enhance […]

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By Deborah on October 25th, 2016

Call for Proposals – 2017 Ontario Climate Symposium at York University

The Ontario Climate Consortium Secretariat is in the planning stages for the 2017 Ontario Climate symposium, taking place at York University on May 11th and 12th. Given year-over-year growth in attendance and overall interest in our flagship annual event, we are moving to a two-day format to provide more space for conversation and engagement with […]

Adaptation Community • Biodiversity • Climate Change • Crops & Food Supply • Energy

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By Deborah on October 21st, 2016

Carbon Talk View Online- Climate Action in BC

The video is now online from October 4th’s Carbon Talks event, entitled “Climate Action in BC: Where do we go from here?” Click here to watch the video. BC’s updated Climate Leadership Plan was released in August 2016 and many have said that it fell short in ambition and specificity to get BC on track […]

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By Deborah on October 20th, 2016

Call for Nominations of Canadian Experts – Scoping Meeting for the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6)

Call for Nominations of Canadian Experts – Scoping Meeting for the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) Deadline: October 27th 2016 This is a call for nominations of Canadian experts to be considered for participation in the scoping meeting of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report (AR6). The scoping meeting will be held tentatively during […]

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By Deborah on October 14th, 2016

Resilient-C Online Platform: Planning for coastal hazard risk reduction and climate adaptation

MEOPAR and UBC presents: RESILIENT-C ONLINE PLATFORM: Planning for coastal hazard risk reduction and climate adaptation You are invited to participate in our next webinar introducing the Resilient-C platform. This webinar will provide participants with an overview of the Resilient Coasts Canada Platform, including how to use it for coastal risk reduction and climate change adaptation […]

Adaptation Community • Climate Change • Sea Level Rise • Water Governance

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