Change For Climate Talks 2018: Local community leaders tackling a global issue

Our second Change for Climate Talks feature 11 community leaders from a broad range of areas, sharing their ideas on what we can do about climate change and inspire us all to take action. From the widely discussed topics of renewable energy and green buildings, to some topics you may not have associated with climate change, such as fashion, food and wildfires, these short, inspiring presentations focus on actions we can take right now to reduce our impact.

The event took place at the Triffo Theatre at MacEwan University’s Allard Hall on October 24, 2018. The Talks were recorded so that those that couldn’t join this sold out event, have an opportunity to enjoy them and help us share them and spread the word.

Watch the videos and if you feel inspired, go to our actions page and get started.

The growth of alternative transportation

There are a growing number of options when it comes to transportation. In this episode of Change For Climate Talks, Kieran Ryan of Pogo CarShare discusses some of those options and how they are reducing our environmental impact.

Louis Bull Tribe’s transition to renewable energy

In this #ChangeForClimateTalks, Louis Bull Tribe Councillor Desmond Bull shares how his Tribe has transitioned to renewable solar energy and how ongoing partnerships have contributed to reconciliation as well as take care of the land.

Practically purchasing your food

We often think about the food that we eat, but what about where that food comes from? The Butternut Tree’s chef Scott Downey discusses the inefficiencies and waste of our current food system and his approach to avoid that, in this Change For Climate Talks.

Single-use plastics: The climate connection

Plastic is an escalating problem, and single-use plastics are the biggest offender. In this Change For Climate Talks, Melissa Gorrie of Waste Free Edmonton goes over the production and the lingering effects of plastic and what we can do about it.

Net zero housing for newcomers

In this Change For Climate Talks Cam McDonald from Right at Home Housing Society, explains how a net zero affordable housing project in North Glenora Edmonton came to be. Charity organizations are looking to build net zero, because saving energy means saving money (and our planet) in the long run.

Engaging youth in climate change action

Our youths have the smarts and the resourcefulness to solve problems. Aaron Dublenko of Edmonton Public School Board’s Innovate program talks about the climate change action projects his students have worked on, in this Change For Climate Talks.

Motivations for making change

We all have different experiences which shape our values and motivations. Edmonton’s poet laureate Ahmed “Knowmadic” Ali challenges us to question where the things in our lives come from and our motivations for protecting them, in this Change For Climate Talks.

The fashion industry and climate change

What are the environmental impacts of the clothes we wear? New Classics Studios’ Alyssa Lau gives us the startling facts about what it takes to produce a simple tee shirt, and what we can do to limit our impact in this Change for Climate Talks.

Climate change and wildfire: Is this the new reality?

Wildfires are becoming not only larger and with bigger consequences, but they are also more frequent. What does the changing climate have to do with this? Will this be the new norm? University of Alberta professor Mike Flannigan discusses these questions in this Change for Climate Talks.

Emerging trends: sustainable design and green buildings

Approaches and technologies that are making it possible to build and retrofit buildings to make them more energy efficient and reduce waste. In this Change For Climate Talks, Vivian Manasc of Manasc Isaac Architects discusses emerging trends in sustainable design and green buildings.

Leadership in climate action

In this Change For Climate Talks, Edmonton City Councillor Michael Walters shares that while cities are responsible for 70% of global GHG emissions, they are also in a unique position to take action on climate change. From investing in renewable energy to building sustainably to promoting active and public transportation, Edmonton continues to demonstrate leadership and encourages its residents to change for climate.

Want to see more? Check out the video series from last year's event.

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