McMaster Centre for Climate Change Spring 2020 Public Lecture Keynote Speaker: Cara Clairman President and Chief Executive Officer Plug’n Drive Cara will present on the environmental and economic benefits of driving electric as well as the latest trends here in Canada and worldwide. She will highlight what Plug’n Drive and others are doing in an […]
Join Supply Chain Canada for this full day seminar with a variety of speakers addressing different aspects of sustainability as it relates to supply chain management. For full list of speakers and agenda, please visit the event homepage. With sustainability becoming a global focus, supply chain has attained the status of being the starting point. […]
According to a recent survey of companies participating in the UN Global Compact, 77% of businesses say that the UN Global Compact should provide guidance for companies on how to implement sustainability into business strategies and operations. In this Academy session, you will learn how to assess and improve your company’s contributions to the Sustainable Development […]
The field of emergency management has been helping communities assess, plan for, and respond to extreme weather events and other disasters for decades. However, the approaches developed to help communities assess the risk and the potential impacts of extreme weather events have rarely been updated to include climate change. This webinar brings together representatives of […]
With a wildlife themed winter exhibit at RBG Centre, natural areas staff will highlight birds, butterflies, and the Blandings Turtle. Learn about the status of their habitat with a focus on marsh areas and the lands on the south side of Cootes Paradise.
The annual Climate Leadership Conference, held in Detroit, Michigan, is North America’s premier event dedicated to addressing the climate crisis through policy, innovation, and business solutions. Hosted by the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) and The Climate Registry, the conference brings together forward-thinking leaders from business, government, academia, and the non-profit community to […]
CSA Group will be hosting a one-day workshop focused on best practices, standards development, and research and training needs in health and safety with a focus on improving climate change adaptation and resilience. This event is being organized in support of Canada’s commitment to gain a better understanding of the health and safety implications of […]
Grab a drink, enjoy the music, and experience Wildlife Rescue after dark! On the first Thursday of each month, RBG's winter exhibit is transformed into a nightlife experience like no other. Join us for pub trivia, food and drinks, unique programming, and special guests. This is a 19+ event. Event tickets required
Learn how to care for your land and water. Discover how to create habitat for wildlife, and to protect your well, woodlands and streams from climate change. Find out about funding programs to help you get started. Participants receive aerial maps of their property and a copy of Your Guide to Caring for the Credit. […]
Ever since her childhood on a Niagara farm, Debi Goodwin has dug in the dirt to find resilience. She experienced the healing power of a garden during sickness and loss. Learn about the history of Victory Gardens and how the garden she created and wrote about in her memoir, A Victory Garden for Trying Times, […]