This webinar, hosted by the Prairie Regional Adaptation Collaborative (PRAC), will focus on the how climate change could impact the biodiversity of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and how conserving biodiversity and ecosystem services can build climate resilience. An overview presentation by Parks Canada will describe climate change impacts on biodiversity and opportunities to enhance resilience, […]
Rob Baker in conversation with Blair Feltmate Extreme climate change-induced effects are challenging Canada as they are the rest of the planet. This presentation will address the escalating financial and social costs associated with these events, and the steps Canada must take now to mitigate future impact. Rob Baker is the former dean of science and […]
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 […]
Come out to learn more about landing your dream environmental job, meet our expert panelists, and like-minded members of this great community! Presented by Emerging Leaders for Biodiversity, in partnership with WorkCabin, this full-day workshop is designed to give attendees insight and effective tips for resume building and interview preparation as well as a great […]
Ongoing, accelerating, and uncertain climate change impacts have been driving fundamental shifts in how we define the sustainability of water resources in the US and globally. Here, we will discuss some of the emerging trends around resilient water management and policy and how 2020 may prove to be a transformative year to mainstream new concepts […]
The health sector is a major contributor to climate change, with health care’s climate footprint equal to about 4.4% of global net greenhouse gas emissions. Hospitals, health care systems, health organizations, and public health departments can lead by example by implementing climate-smart health care solutions, reducing their carbon footprint, and building health sector and community […]
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. […]
Join us for the 2020 Climate Change Forum! Hosted by the Bay Area Climate Change Council. Community members of all ages and climate change knowledge levels are welcome for a FREE dinner discussion and workshop session where you will hear from local leaders and special guest speaker, Dr. Mark Jaccard. The Bay Area Climate Change Council […]
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 […]