Drawdown Alberta

2021 Eco-Solar Virtual Tour - Lethbridge
2021-06-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
What interests you? Solar electricity or energy efficiency? Geothermal heating or permaculture landscaping? Retrofit or new construction? The Tour will have homes that showcase some of Edmonton, Calgary, and Lethbridge’s best examples of energy-efficient ideas to discover how you can take steps to reduce your gas, electricity and water use, save money and lower your environmental footprint! This year’s tour is going to be a virtual tour. We will be presenting our homes on the tour days using zoom. There will be a short presentation on each home and then we will have a question period with the homeowners. To see a particular home you will have to tune in during that home’s scheduled date and time. The scheduled times are listed on the Edmonton, Calgary, and Lethbridge tour pages.

Edmonton: June 5/6 (12 pm)
Calgary: June 12/13 (12 pm)
Lethbridge: June 19 (12 pm)

http://www.ecosolar.ca/

MECCE Project Canada Regional Hub Launch
2021-06-17 12:00 - 13:00
Monitoring & Evaluating Climate Communication and Education Regional Hub Launch
There is an urgent need to increase the quality and quantity of climate change communication and education (CCE) globally across education, government, civil society, business, media, and communications sectors.
The Monitoring and Evaluating Climate Communication and Education (MECCE) Project is an international research partnership advancing global climate literacy and action through increased quality and quantity of CCE. Our research targets education at all life stages, across sectors, and at local through to intergovernmental levels.
Our partnership team includes over 80 scholars and organizations, including an Advisory Committee comprised of GEM Report, IPCC, UNESCO, and UNFCCC. We are a project of the Sustainability and Education Policy Network (SEPN), an internationally recognized leader in sustainability and climate change education policy research. Visit www.sepn.ca for more information.
JOIN A MECCE PROJECT REGIONAL HUB
The benefits of being a member of the Hub for your region include:

Sharing your expertise on quality CCE in your national, regional, and cultural context
Contributing to CCE indicator development to enable greater CCE tracking and target-setting, in your country and globally
Participating in discussions with researchers, practitioners, and organizations active in CCE in your region
Being among the first to receive access to the MECCE Project’s data, online and print materials, and event invitations
We are launching the Canadian Regional Hub on June 17 at 2pm EDT.

Learn more about the MECCE Project and how you can get involved with our exciting, growing network! Membership is open to anyone with an interest in achieving the MECCE project goals.
Contact nicola.chopin(at)usask.ca if you have any questions.

Climate Change in the Canadian Media
2021-06-16 22:00
What’s the current state of climate coverage in the national media and what are the implications for communicators?
Join communications experts Cara Pike and Chris Hatch to hear the results of a spring 2021 media analysis. We’ll unpack the hot topics and emerging narratives, followed by a discussion about messaging and strategy. Attendees will get early access to the media analysis report.

June 16 at 12 pm EST
Register here: http://bit.ly/Canadian-media-analysis

2021 Eco-Solar Virtual Tour - Calgary
2021-06-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-06-12 12:00 - 13:00

Drawdown Alberta Orientation
2021-06-09 12:00 - 13:00
Meet folks from the Drawdown Alberta movement, learn who we are, what we’re doing, how & why and the ways in which you can get involved and start moving forward with us on action!
Sign up to get the Zoom link.

Indigenous Peoples: An Alberta Primer
2021-06-08 11:30 - 13:15
In this session, participants will gain an understanding of the societal and political landscape when developing relationships and partnering with Indigenous peoples.
Learning Objectives:

Introduction to the history and governance structures of Indigenous communities in Alberta
Learn about key events in Indigenous-Canadian relationships to appreciate the ongoing socio-political landscape
Develop a working knowledge and acquire greater insight into Indigenous understandings of good relationships
Increase your understanding of land acknowledgements – why and how they are meaningful

2021 Eco-Solar Virtual Tour - Edmonton
2021-06-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-06-05 12:00 - 13:00

Community Climate Conversation: Capitol Hill - Banff Trail
2021-06-02 19:00
Tune in to our Community Zoomcast from your own cozy space and engage in *real* conversations with our host of climate experts on topics like renewable energy, permaculture and building climate resilience (and pandemic resilience!) into GREAT Calgary communities like this one.
We’d love a great turnout from people within Capitol Hill and Banff Trail, but all guests are welcome. This Conversation goes from 7-9pm on June 2. RSVP for the link to join!

Big Thinking Series - Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences
2021-05-28 - 2021-06-03
The Big Thinking series is held throughout Congress and brings together leading scholars and public figures who present forward-thinking research, ideas and solutions to the critical questions and issues of our time. The series is open to all Congress registered attendees and to members of the general public registering with a community pass.
May 28, 2021 – 12:00 to 13:00 (MT)
May 29, 2021 – 12:00 to 13:00 (MT)
May 31, 2021 – 12:15 to 13:15 (MT)
June 1, 2021 – 12:00 to 13:00 (MT)
June 2, 2021 – 12:00 to 13:00 (MT)
June 3, 2021 – 12:00 to 13:00 (MT)
See the speakers and register.

Community Event - Climate Change and Calgary's Future
2021-05-27 19:00
Organized by Calgary Association of Lifelong Learners and Eco-Elders.
Eco-Elders is a node of the Calgary Climate Hub.
Panelists include:

Druh Farrell, Ward 7 Councillor since 2001, and advocate for civic sustainability, including Calgary’s Climate Resilience Strategy
Noel Keough, co-founder of Sustainable Calgary Society and CivicCamp Calgary, has researched and written about Calgary’s sustainability challenges for 25 years
Annalise Klingbeil, co-founder of Champion Communications and a former city hall journalist for the Calgary Herald
Melanee Thomas, Associate Professor of political science, University of Calgary, studying public opinion about energy transition

Moderated by Tom Kerwin, organized and moderated the CALL Climate Change Action series, and an energy-efficient housing expert
Topics to be discussed:

Municipal government’s role in addressing climate change
The most important climate change issues the City of Calgary could and should address
How the City of Calgary is tracking its goal of reducing emissions to 80 per cent of 2005 levels by 2050
Challenges in terms of jurisdiction, resources, logistics and finances

This panel discussion was organized because of the upcoming Calgary municipal election in October.

Coal and Communities Virtual Town Hall
2021-05-18 18:30 - 20:00
This event is part of an ongoing town-hall series that will feature a panel of speakers addressing the challenges coal mining poses to communities. The panelists are:

Latasha Calf Robe: Co-founder, Niitsítapi Water Protectors
Moira Williams: Tipping Point Australia, helping local communities oppose Galilee Basin Coal Projects
Heather Davis: Owner, Uplift Adventures, Crowsnest Pass
Stephanie Duarte-Pedrosa: University Student, Participant at Grassy Mountain Hearing

This is the third in a series of three Town Hall meetings developed by The Coal Policy Working Group (CPWG) – a collective of organizations and concerned citizens hoping to create better awareness about coal, its real costs and alternative forms of economic development through ongoing communication and educational opportunities.

Spruce Grove Climate Change Action Plan Survey
2021-05-18 - 2021-06-08
If you live within or nearby the city of Spruce Grove, west of Edmonton, fill out this survey asking about how much the city should work to prepare for the anticipated effects of climate change, and how the city and its citizens can reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Link to the survey
All One Sky Foundation on behalf of the City of Spruce Grove

Workshop - Climate Grief: Tools for Coping
2021-05-17 19:00
Concern for the climate can be an emotionally exhausting experience. There always feels like more work to be done and not enough time to do it all. However, taking the time for self care and reflection is important for individuals and organizations involved in this work.
The Calgary Climate Hub invites you to join Jodi Lammiman and Amy Spark from Refugia Retreats for a workshop on climate grief and anxiety. This session will review current research and grieving styles before introducing frameworks to develop your personal grief toolkit.

Citizens Climate Lobby Edmonton May Monthly Meeting
2021-05-16 13:00
Citizens Climate Lobby Edmonton May Monthly Meeting, with a special presentation on motivational interviewing by Vince Schutt. His sessions are not only useful for effective communication, but also fun and enlightening!
Victor Dorian is hosting
Time: Sunday, May 16, 2021 01:00 PM Edmonton
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86896316006?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 868 9631 6006
Passcode: [REDACTED]
