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Million Neighborhoods: Mapping Fast-Growing Urban Settlements

We’re proud to launch the Million Neighborhoods Map—a first-of-its-kind visual tool that provides a comprehensive look at informal settlements across Africa and the Global South, helping to identify communities most in need of roads, power, water, sanitation and other infrastructure. Spread the word

Posted by William Humber on November 18, 2019

Empowering our children to change the world!

Learning for a Sustainable Future (LSF) and Dr. Ellen Field, Faculty of Education, Lakehead University have collaborated on the implementation of Canada’s first National Climate Change Education Survey. Spread the word

Posted by William Humber on November 15, 2019

25 Canadian Cities Chosen for Intensive Climate Action Pilot

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) in Canada, in collaboration with ICLEI and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), launched a new pilot series to provide advanced climate action support for twenty-five Canadian municipalities. Spread the word

Posted by Cheryl Bradbee on November 11, 2019

World Scientists’ Warning of a Climate Emergency

Scientists have a moral obligation to clearly warn humanity of any catastrophic threat and to “tell it like it is.” On the basis of this obligation and the graphical indicators presented below, WE DECLARE, with more than 11,000 scientist signatories from around the world, clearly and unequivocally that planet Earth is facing a climate emergency. […]

Posted by Aleksandar Janicijevic on November 5, 2019

The future lies in a circular cycle

… I like to spotlight brands that are changing the game with their commitment to sustainability. I don’t see these brands as competition, but rather cohorts and kindred spirits in the fight against environmental damage. Spread the word

Posted by Aleksandar Janicijevic on November 1, 2019

Resources: Global Problem – Local Solutions

As I promised few day ago I am including here temporary and in our resources page permanently links to the topics noted speakers talked about on the “Climate Resiliency: Global Problem – Local Solutions” symposium. Spread the word

Posted by Aleksandar Janicijevic on October 30, 2019

Climate Resiliency: Global Problem, Local Solutions

October 22nd to 24th, 2019 Seneca’s Green Citizen 2019 Symposium Third day was concluded with very inspirational talk by David Miller, ex mayor of largest city in Canada, Toronto, President and CEO of World Wild Life Canada and chair of the very influential C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group. Spread the word

Posted by Aleksandar Janicijevic on October 25, 2019

Climate Resiliency: Global Problem, Local Solutions

October 22nd to 24th, 2019 Seneca’s Green Citizen 2019 Symposium This first day noted Speakers Elizabeth Hendriks from National Freshwater Programme at WWF–Canada and Caitriona O’Sullivan and Amy Buitenhuis from the City of Toronto’s Office of Emergency Management, made very exciting and informative presentations. Spread the word

Posted by Aleksandar Janicijevic on October 22, 2019