Inside the Nature Finance Bootcamp: A Case Study in Systems-Centred Learning Design
You've probably been to an event where you listened to a couple presentations, left with a tote bag you didn't need, and accumulated a folder full of notes that never get opened again.
Normally, when organizations design gatherings like this, the first instinct is to start with content. What gets taught, who speaks, what gets covered. And while this is obviously important, it's only half the equation. When we work with organizations, our role is to bring a new lens to how participants will learn about that content together. Because how people learn together matters just as much as what they learn.
If you are curious about what that looked like in practice, you can read the full case study below!
Julie joins ASI as our new Senior Program Manager and will be overseeing our Climate Resilience for SMEs program.
Julie is a versatile sustainability leader with nearly a decade of experience. She has a proven track record of advancing sustainability programs at Canadian Tire Corporation, Competent Boards, and the UN Global Compact Network Canada.
As a capacity-building specialist, she has designed and delivered training programs for board members, executives, and employees on topics such as climate change, ESG, circularity, human rights, and DEI.
Julie holds a Commerce degree and a Certificate in Social Impact from Queen’s University.
The program is designed for Chambers of Commerce, Business Improvement Associations, and Boards of Trade. ASI works with partners to create a customized eLearning course that helps their members understand the basics of climate change, its impact on businesses, and actions they can take to respond. The eLearning course can be paired with optional add-ons, including an in-person workshop, webinar, individual coaching, and marketing support.
We have a limited number of highly subsidized spots available to Chambers, BIAs, or Boards of Trade in 2026 and 2027. Organizations interested in this opportunity can reach out to Julie Foster at julie@sustainableinnovation.academy.
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What Do Canadians Really Think About Climate Change?
Every yearRe.Climatereleases their report "What Do Canadians Really Think About Climate Change" which is a valuable pulse check on how the country is viewing climate change. For those of us who work in sustainability, it's also a helpful reminder to step outside our own echo chambers and better understand the perspectives, concerns, and priorities shaping public opinion.
Here are a couple highlights:
About 75% of Canadians say they are concerned about climate change.
Climate literacy remains a challenge. Only half of Canadians can correctly identify greenhouse gases or fossil fuels as the primary cause of climate change.
While support for climate action remains strong, many Canadians are also grappling with immediate concerns such as affordability, cost of living, and economic uncertainty.
Canadians want cleaner energy to power their homes and communities, but many also see fossil fuel development as important for jobs and economic prosperity.
The Canadian Climate Institute has released four new case studies spotlighting Indigenous-led research across key climate policy areas, ranging from sustainable finance and clean energy growth to emissions reduction and climate adaptation.
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