Posts Tagged "climate action month"
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Mississauga: Climate Action Earth Strike
We will meet at the fountain in Celebration Square in front of city hall at 1230pm. We will be gathering to spread awareness of our current Climate Crisis, and show support for our Climate Action Plan. Please email mississaugaclimateaction@gmail.com to…
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Toronto: Global Strike for Climate
On September 27th, Toronto will see its’ biggest strike and march for climate justice. It is hosted by Fridays For Future Toronto, who invites adults to join youth strikers in solidarity, and is backed by the S27 Coalition, a diverse…
Climate Action Month Day 27: Earth strike
September 27, 2019
Millions of people are planning to walk out of workplaces to join youth climate activists to demand an end to the age of fossil fuels. Today’s resources: Keep an eye on our social media as the Toronto KAIROS staff join…
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Spirited Reflection: It is the eve of the Climate Strike and all through the house…
September 26, 2019
The brilliance of this autumn has been exceptional while spending these gloriously long dusks on the land and water. To build connections in community, with the plants, the elements and people, to further those connections in community spaces, educational forums,…
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Join us for the Climate Strike
September 26, 2019
Several cities across Canada including Yellowknife, Whistler, Winnipeg, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and Moncton have strikes happening on September 27. Climate activist Greta Thunberg will be leading Montreal’s main Climate Strike, which starts at the Sir Georges-Étienne Cartier monument on Parc…
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Climate Action Month Day 26: Why conversations matter
September 26, 2019
Change takes place in group discussions with trusted communicators. Holding important conversations with family, friends, and neighbours can help change mindsets and move forward ideas on facing the climate emergency. Today’s resource: Climate Fast has put together a webpage to…
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Montreal: Rassemblement «Ensemble pour le climat !» Appels de candidatures
La planète s’invite à l’Université et La Planète s’invite au Parlement s’associent à l’organisme Alternatives, au Réseau Jeunesse des Premières Nations Québec-Labrador ainsi qu’à la Fondation David Suzuki, Idle No More Québec, Greenpeace Québec, Projet de la réalité climatique Canada…
Climate Action Month Day 25: Election bulletin
September 25, 2019
The 2019 federal election will present a fresh opportunity for people across Canada to shape the kind of country we want to be. As we prepare to cast our votes, it’s essential we consider the collective interests of fellow citizens…
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Climate Action Month Day 24: In case you missed it
September 24, 2019
In case you missed it! Here are a few links to resources and news stories that you may not have seen. To solve Canada’s systemic injustices, we need a rapid and radical social transition that is supported by the public….
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Climate Action Month Day 23: Creating concrete plans to combat climate emergency
September 23, 2019
At the United Nations’ Climate Action Summit in New York City today, world leaders and climate activists are meeting to create concrete plans to combat the climate emergency. Canadians have demonstrated a willingness and excitement for increasing governmental commitment to the Paris targets. In town…
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United Nations Climate Action Summit
September 23, 2019
At the United Nations’ Climate Action Summit in New York City today, world leaders and climate activists are meeting to create concrete plans to combat the climate emergency. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called the summit to encourage all countries to form realistic plans to reach nationally determined emissions reduction goals by 2020. These targets, created by the 2015…
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UN Climate Action Summit 2019
To boost ambition and accelerate action to implement the Paris Agreement, the Climate Action Summit will focus on nine interdependent tracks, which will be led by 19 countries in total and supported by international organizations.
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Toronto: Inter-Faith Vigil
September 20-27, 2019 will mark the Week for Future. Both nationally and internationally events will be happening in support of those fighting for responses to the climate emergency. People of all faiths are in a unique position to support our shared community…
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Toronto: Climate Picnic
Climate Picnic is a Climate Action Week event designed with kids and self-care in mind! September 22 from 11am-2pm. Located at Stanley Park on the King streetcar line (890 King W.), this event will feature crafts, music and good people….
Climate Action Month Day 22: Climate migrants and spiritual response to climate emergency
September 22, 2019
Today’s resources: Connie Sorio, Migrant Justice Coordinator joined more than 60 delegates from approximately 24 countries in a visit to three communities in the Greater Manila Area that are impacted by poverty, displacement and climate change. The visit was part…
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Forced displacement in the Philippines by climate change and greed – again
September 22, 2019
I joined more than 60 delegates from approximately 24 countries in a visit to three communities in the Greater Manila Area that are impacted by poverty, displacement and climate change. The visit was part of the Beyond Labels, Beyond Borders…
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Montreal: Amazon Benefit Concert
A collective of individuals with the support and participation of Comité pour les droits humains en Amérique latine (CDHAL), Coletivo Brasil-Montréal (Brésil Brazilian Collective), Women of Diverse Origins / Femmes de diverses origines, Climate Justice Montreal and others **All proceeds…
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Nelson: Climate Action for Peace
“Climate Action for Peace” is the theme of this year’s International Day of Peace, to be held in Nelson Saturday, September 21st. KAIROS, an interfaith group that works for environmental justice in Canada and the world, will host the event,…
Climate Action Month Day 21: Overcoming differences
September 21, 2019
Ideological and geographical differences need to be overcome to create a sustainable future for the coming generations to enjoy. “Young people from all over the world are leading the way, speaking passionately from their hearts about the state of emergency…
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For the Love of Creation
September 21, 2019
On Earth Day 2019, Christian leaders from across Canada released For the Love of Creation, a collaborative video with an urgent message: the global climate crisis has reached a critical stage and requires an urgent moral and spiritual response. Ideological and…
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Toronto – Youth Climate Strike Teach-In
“When I grow up, I’d like to be alive”… The climate crisis is real, is happening already, and will affect everything we love. So what do we do when our world is under attack? STAND UP FIGHT BACK! Join us…
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Week for Future
September 20-27, 2019 will mark the Week for Future. Both nationally and internationally events will be happening in support of those fighting for responses to the climate emergency. This is a grassroots movement demanding immediate climate action from governments and corporations worldwide. The Earth…
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Multiple Cities: A Future for the Amazon, a Future for All
Join a workshop in your region to learn about Development and Peace’s new campaign For our Common Home: A future for the Amazon, a future for all. You will delve into the issues that are threatening the Amazon and its people, and learn…
Climate Action Month Day 20: Support youth at Fridays for Future
September 20, 2019
September 20-27, 2019 will mark the Week for Future. Both nationally and internationally events will be happening in support of those fighting for responses to the climate emergency. The week will begin with a school strike for climate led by Friday’s for Future on September…
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Prayer – Youth Climate Strike
September 20, 2019
Le français suit We call on member churches to read this prayer on Sunday, September 22, 2019 and invite you to use it wherever it is appropriate. Written by Jennifer Henry, with thanks to community members David Millar and Elaine…
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Week for Future
September 20, 2019
September 20-27, 2019 will mark the Week for Future. Both nationally and internationally events will be happening in support of those fighting for responses to the climate emergency. The week will begin with a school strike for climate led by Friday’s for Future on September 20th. KAIROS…
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Barrie – Amnesty Book Club: The Right to be Cold by Shiela Watt-Coultier
The Right to Be Cold is a human story of resilience, commitment, and survival told from the unique vantage point of an Inuk woman who, in spite of many obstacles, rose from humble beginnings in the Arctic community of Kuujjuaq, Quebec—where…
Climate Action Month Day 19: Film festival
September 19, 2019
Join Climate Fast in the screening of the film “The Human Element”. If you are not located in Toronto, watch the film and comment your thoughts. Human activity has now surpassed all other forces shaping our world. In an arresting…
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