Climate Change Communication Archives - ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Climate Commons Working Group​ /climatecommons/category/climate-change-communication/ ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:26:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 Climate & Your Cash (Nov 30) /climatecommons/2025/climate-your-cash-nov-30/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=climate-your-cash-nov-30 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:25:05 +0000 /climatecommons/?p=4769
Hosted by Glebe Community Association Environment Committee
  • 175 Third Avenue
Learn how to make your personal finances free of fossil fuels and how to re-invest for both returns & positive impact within your community!

Are you concerned about the impacts of climate change on your personal finances? Do you want to divest from financial products that support the fossil fuel industry? Do you want to learn about how you can re-invest for both returns and positive impacts – think renewable energy and affordable housing! Do you have questions about insuring your home for the changing climate?

Climate & Your CashĚýis your opportunity to discover sustainably focused individuals and organizations creating real change in the financial, investment and insurance worlds!

This is a speaker series on the impact of climate change on our personal finances with the goal of providing Ottawa residents with tips and practical advice on:

  • divesting retirement funds and banking from Fossil Fuel industries
  • what to look for in investment/financial organizations when re-investing retirement savings in a zero-carbon future
  • startegies for climate-aware investing at the beginning of a career to early retirement
  • opportunities for re-investing in your local community

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own cup to enjoy coffee and cookies!

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Breaking Up with Bill C5: Canada Uncommitted (Nov 13) /climatecommons/2025/breaking-up-with-bill-c5-canada-uncommitted-nov-13/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=breaking-up-with-bill-c5-canada-uncommitted-nov-13 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:08:52 +0000 /climatecommons/?p=4765 Nov 13, 2025 03:00 PM, Zoom

Join Indigenous Climate Action for a deep-dive webinar on Bill C-5 and what it means for Indigenous communities, climate policy, and so-called Canada’s climate commitments heading into COP30.

This teach-in brings together Indigenous leaders and advocates to unpack how the government’s idea of “Building Canada” actually just maintains extractive, colonial systems – and redwashes the whole thing through structures like the “Indigenous Advisory Council.”

Through open discussions and critical reflections, we’ll explore how Bill C-5 connects to Canada’s climate commitments, both nationally and internationally in spaces like COP30. Register now to be part of this important conversation about justice, sovereignty, and the future of climate action in so-called Canada.

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Love Food Hate Waste: Eat or Toss? The Science Behind Common Food Blemishes (Oct 21) /climatecommons/2025/love-food-hate-waste-eat-or-toss-the-science-behind-common-food-blemishes-oct-21/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=love-food-hate-waste-eat-or-toss-the-science-behind-common-food-blemishes-oct-21 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:52:44 +0000 /climatecommons/?p=4680 Eat or Toss? The science behind common food blemishes and what to do about them

Is that spot on your apple or fuzz on your cheese a reason to toss it—or is it still safe to eat? In this eye-opening and interactive session, Rachael Jackson, creator of theĚýEat or Toss?Ěýwebsite, will give you a guided tour of theĚýEat or Toss?Ěýplatform—an easy-to-use resource designed to help you waste less food by understanding what physical changes in your foods really mean so you can make informed decisions about what stays and what goes.

Rachael will also host a live Q&A to answer your most curious or questionable food blemish dilemmas, helping you separate fact from fiction when it comes to food safety.

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

  • Gain more understanding of why certain foods might look “off”

  • Gain science-informed guidance on assessing whether food is safe to eat

  • Explore theĚýEat or Toss?Ěýwebsite as a go-to tool for food waste prevention

  • Feel more confident in making food safety decisions at home

Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm Pacific / 7:00 – 8:00 pm Eastern

Led by: Rachael Jackson, founder and author ofĚý

Language: English (with French subtitles)

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Conference: Climate at a Crossroads (Oct 9) /climatecommons/2025/conference-climate-at-a-crossroads-oct-9/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=conference-climate-at-a-crossroads-oct-9 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 14:49:13 +0000 /climatecommons/?p=4670 °Őłó±đĚýĚýand theĚýĚýout of McGill University, will be holding their 2025 edition of their annual conference on energy and climate policy, Ecofiscal.

This year’s conference, titled “” will take place onĚýThursday, October 9thĚýin Ottawa and online.

Organized in partnership withĚýThe Walrus, the one-day conference will bring together global experts in climate and economic policy, media, and civil society to explore how climate disinformation is obstructing climate policy and action. The conference consists of three panel discussions and a keynote address by Charlotte Scaddan, Senior Adviser on Information Integrity, United Nations Global Communication.

The conference program can be found on the Max Bell School’sĚý.

If you’re able to join in person, you may confirm your attendance byĚý. This conference is free to attend.

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Fall “Big Collection” of Recyclables (Oct 4) /climatecommons/2025/fall-big-collection-of-recyclables-oct-4/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fall-big-collection-of-recyclables-oct-4 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:31:26 +0000 /climatecommons/?p=4642 The Enviro Crew of Old Ottawa South – in collaboration with the Glebe Community Association – is holding its twice-yearly “big collection” of items that we can recycle, reuse, or repurpose.

Here’s the latest list.
• Egg cartons
• Milk bags (outer only, clean please)
• Bread bags (no crumbs)
• Bread & milk bag tabs
• Markers, pens, etc.
• Crayons
• Printer cartridges
• Batteries
• Razors, blades & their plastic packaging
• Walmart (& other) reusable shopping bags
• Compact fluorescent bulbs
• Mesh bags from onions, oranges
• Scrap metal
• Skin care & cosmetic containers
• Pull tabs (from cans)
• Contact lenses and packaging (ask for a collection bag in advance, envirocrewoos@gmail.com)

Please save these items for our collection and drop them at Windsor Park (parking lot is at the east end of Windsor Avenue off Riverdale) on collection day.

Then stay and have fun at Fall Fest! –Ěý

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or suggestions you may have about waste reduction – envirocrewoos@gmail.com and environment@glebeca.ca

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Climate Café: A Guided Discussion (Sept 7) /climatecommons/2025/climate-cafe-a-guided-discussion-sept-7/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=climate-cafe-a-guided-discussion-sept-7 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:48:18 +0000 /climatecommons/?p=4625

Let’s talk about the difficult feelings coming up around the climate crisis. together, we can build hope. Guided by Michelle Petersen, Registered Psychotherapist, and Dr. Lorin Young, Psychiatrist

Sunday September 7,Ěý10:30am-12 noon

L’Atelier, 95 rue Clegg (St. Paul’s university)

Coffee, tea, and plant-based milks provided. Donation of 2$ requested to cover the cost.

To sign up:ĚýEmail climatecafeottawa@proton.me

Disclaimer: This is not therapy. If you are in need of mental health support, please see a licensed provider.

This group is intended to build community connection and resiliency.

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FCEF Speakers Series – Composting and Compost Use for Healthier Soils (Aug 20) /climatecommons/2025/fcef-speakers-series-composting-and-compost-use-for-healthier-soils-aug-20/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fcef-speakers-series-composting-and-compost-use-for-healthier-soils-aug-20 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:59:48 +0000 /climatecommons/?p=4619 Come join Friends of the Central Experimental Farm for an outdoor interactive session to learn more about the art and science of composting and how compost can be used to improve long term soil health and plant productivity. Attendees will have the opportunity to see some examples of home and on-farm composting, equipment, compost products, and a close up look at soils of varying fertility. Please bring your ideas and questions to the event so we can all learn from one another!

The session is free of cost.

Date:ĚýWednesday, August 20, 2025Ěý –Ěý 4:30 p.m

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Current Conversations: Surf and SongĚý(Aug 27) /climatecommons/2025/current-conversations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=current-conversations Sat, 19 Jul 2025 16:33:22 +0000 /climatecommons/?p=4603 Join Ottawa River Keepers for Current Conversations, a summer speaker series hosted in Ottawa Riverkeeper’s Learning Lab at the NCC River House, every other Wednesday evening. Each event will feature interesting speakers or presenters, refreshments, and a chance to learn, discuss, and ask questions about the river.

Join singer-songwriter Mia Kella for an intimate performance and conversation as she shares a few of her songs and speaks on her deep connection to the Ottawa River as a river surfer.

WHERE:Ěý
WHEN: Wednesday, August 27th, from 6 pm – 8 pm
REGISTER:Ěý

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Defend the Land- Lessons with Sakej Ward (Jul 26) /climatecommons/2025/defend-the-land-lessons-with-sakej-ward-jul-26/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=defend-the-land-lessons-with-sakej-ward-jul-26 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 16:23:38 +0000 /climatecommons/?p=4599 Join Climate Justice Ottawa at Ottawa Public Library – Main Library Auditorium on July 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM for a free, public, and timely discussion on Indigenous perspectives of colonization and how to fight back with Mi’kmaw land defender, organizer and warrior.

Amidst the growing threats of climate change and recent draconian policies to expand mining, logging, oil and gas infrastructure, this event is a galvanizing call for settlers and climate activities to learn from and support the work frontline land defenders have done to protect the land and water.

This event is held in collaboration with the Anishinabe Moose Committee (). And we’re so excited to announce more of our collaborators:

Sakej (James Ward) is Mi’kmaw from the community of Esgenoopetitj, adopted into the wolf clan. Sakej served with both the Canadian and American militaries. Sakej transformed his military experience and university education into strategies, approaches, and methods to contribute to decolonizing Indigenous people. He has spent the last 32 years traveling North and Central America, helping groups pursue Indigenous nationhood and cultural resurgence.

Also presenting will be Waba Mako/Shannon Chief () of the Anishinaabe-Algonquin Nation wolf clan. Waba is an Algonquin Language Teacher and the full-time Anishnabe Moose Committee Coordinator.

This is a free event, with all donations going to the Anishinabe Moose Committee.

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Climate Cafe Ottawa- A Guided Discussion (Jul 6) /climatecommons/2025/climate-cafe-ottawa-a-guided-discussion-jul-6/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=climate-cafe-ottawa-a-guided-discussion-jul-6 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:44:04 +0000 /climatecommons/?p=4593

July 6 10:30am-12 Noon

L’Atelier, 95 rue Clegg (St. Paul’s university)

To sign up: Email climatecafeottawa@proton.me

Climate Cafe Ottawa- A Guided Discussion

Together, let’s move through difficult times and towards community, hope and action. Guided by Michelle Petersen, Registered Psychotherapist, and Dr. Lorin Young, Psychiatrist.

Coffee, tea, and plant-based milks provided. Donation of 2$ requested to cover the cost.

Disclaimer: This is not therapy. If you are in need of mental health support, please see a licensed provider. This group is intended to build community connection and resiliency.

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