Author Archives: Cheryl Bradbee

ICLEI World Congress 2021-2022

Register today to attend the Congress! The registration for the ICLEI World Congress 2021 – 2022: The Malmö Summit is now open. Join us on 11-13 May 2022 onsite in Malmö or virtually to learn about innovative strategies and cutting edge solutions in sustainable and equitable urban development, exchange good practices, get inspired and connect […]

Posted by Cheryl Bradbee on January 26, 2022

Rangers prepare for return of wild bison to UK

“When you see them in the wild, there’s this tangible feeling of humility and respect,” says Tom Gibbs, one of the UK’s first two bison rangers. “The size of them instantly demands your respect, although they are quite docile. I wouldn’t say they are scary, but you’re aware of what they can do.” Spread the […]

Posted by Cheryl Bradbee on December 12, 2021

The Climate Action Tracker – Canada

This shows the need for Canadians to step it up in the fight for 1.5 degrees. We are already very affected by climate change but our policies and money are not sufficient to get the job done. Time to do more and time to demand more of our leaders. Cheryl Spread the word

Posted by Cheryl Bradbee on November 15, 2021

Flooding map anywhere in Canada in the future

Finally, we have the info needed for better zoning and development. This map viewer allows anyone to see where flooding will occur anywhere in Canada in the future. Cheryl Spread the word

Posted by Cheryl Bradbee on November 14, 2021

ICLEI’s annual conference on resilience

ICLEI’s annual conference on resilience kicks off on Monday. Yes, online again. Free. You can register at the Daring Cities site. And once registered, if you miss a session, you have access to recordings and podcasts and reports later. Spread the word

Posted by Cheryl Bradbee on October 3, 2021

Note to R2:1 Members

Meetings I have been to that may require action 1. CrewResilience; 2. Climate Action Network; 3. Deb Morrison; 4. ACE meeting; 5. Hadi’s project Spread the word

Posted by Cheryl Bradbee on October 1, 2021

ACIDO Rocket 2021 Sustainability Award

We are proud to announce that our student Moriah Gonidis, Humber College, climate change class, winter 2020, won the ACIDO Rocket 2021 Sustainability Award. ACIDO stands for Association of Chartered Industrial Designer of Ontario. Spread the word

Posted by Cheryl Bradbee on September 9, 2021

What does a future-proofed home look like?

The three-storey house in the Hertfordshire village of Wheathampstead has 35 solar panels that produce more energy than Mr Heal and his wife can use, so they can sell surplus electricity. The house is fully electric. The couple plan to buy solar battery storage so that even more of their energy is useable. Spread the […]

Posted by Cheryl Bradbee on July 23, 2021