We stumbled across this really cool resource that's an open-licensed illustration collection about (you guessed it!) climate. The Climate Collection and everything in it is free to use and adapt for non-commercial purposes. Perfect for anyone, anywhere in the world, working on climate communication.
As the website says, "Be awesome. Use these visuals. Act now."
The Scotiabank Climate Action Research Fund grants approximately $1 million annually to organizations conducting research and exploring climate-related initiatives.
The 2025 call for submissions is now open! The deadline to apply is May 22, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Abbotsford Chamber and ASI Launch Climate Resilience Program for Local Businesses
The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and the Academy for Sustainable Innovation are launching a new program to help local business owners better understand the climate-related risks and opportunities that could affect their businesses.
This is a great resource for booking speakers for conferences, events, workshops, or training.
Future Ancestors connects organizers with a diverse roster of speakers offering lived experience and expertise in areas like anti-racism, sustainability, Indigenization, decolonization, climate justice, disability, well-being, and more.
The speaker bureau is regularly updated, so check back often!
We loved this piece from The Starfish Canada spotlighting Andrew Williamson and his work with Producing for the Planet. He highlights a challenge many can relate to - when you're focused on getting the green light for a project, sustainability often gets sidelined. His take? We need to build it into the plan from the start, not tack it on later.
That shift calls for better education, support, and a mindset change across industries. Exciting things are ahead for Producing for the Planet, and we’re here for it!
A new UN report urges us to reconnect with nature, reject consumerism, and rethink our core societal values. It outlines five key shifts for a sustainable future: reimagining waste, restoring our relationship with nature, sharing global responsibility, accounting for long-term environmental impacts, and redefining value beyond economics. The article offers a bite-sized overview with insights on systems change, community, and leadership.
Banff Systems Summit: We'll be hosting a workshop where participants get to play (ahem, strategize) with LEGO® to visualize and engage with complex systems. The summit is from May 19 - 22, 2025.
BC Non-Profit Leadership Conference: Join us on June 6 for a conversation about how nonprofit leaders can weave climate action into their work and how Transition Leadership skills can spark real change for a more sustainable world.
Student Energy Green Jobs Wage-Funding Program: Helps employers in Canada’s natural resources sector hire young talent for environmentally impactful roles. Get up to $21,500 in wage funding.
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