Fwd: Kick off Autumn with a visit to the 2018 Ontario Climate Symposium! October 11-12 at OCAD University

[Lloyd Helferty]

FYI:

 Two other important (local) events coming up:

1. Ontario Climate Consortium Symposium - Thursday / Friday Oct 11 and 12 at OCAD University ($200)

2. TRCA 25th Annual Living City Environmental Dinner - Thursday November 1, 2018

Regards,

Lloyd Helferty, Executive Director
Resilient World Institute (RWI)
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Subject:	Kick off Autumn with a visit to the 2018 Ontario Climate Symposium! October 11-12 at OCAD University
Date:	Tue, 18 Sep 2018 14:00:59 +0000
From:	Ontario Climate Consortium <>
To:	Lloyd Helferty

It's the season of change! What better way to celebrate than fostering discussion on how policy, green infrastructure & design can transform cities.

Register now for the 2018 Ontario Climate Symposium - Oct 11 and 12 at OCAD University The 2018 climate symposium is right around the corner and we’ve got a lot in store for you. From photography exhibits and short films to interactive panel presentations and climate change gamification, you’re in for a high-energy, action-packed event. To learn more about the program, and to register, please check-out our Symposium website:here. REGISTER Opening Keynote: Faisal Moola Recognizing the true value of nature in the Age of the Anthropocene Humans have long been able to affect the environment, but never before on such a scale. We are now altering the Earth’s carbon cycle, which has led to climate change and we have replaced green space and farmland with expanding towns and cities, which has not only resulted in the decline of once common species, like monarch butterflies, but has made us more vulnerable to climate change impacts as well - such as catastrophic flooding and extreme heat. Given our impacts around the planet, Nobel Prize-winning chemist Paul Crutzen has declared that the current geologic period should be called the Anthropocene Epoch to reflect our new status as a global force in driving ecological change. Join Dr. Faisal Moola in this opening keynote as he addresses the issues of “the Human Age”. Closing Keynote: Dianne Saxe Climate Changes Everything Join Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Dianne Saxe as she provides an overview of her most recent Greenhouse Gas Progress Report. The Commissioner will discuss Ontario’s current greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, what needs to be done, and key roles for the government in reducing emissions and adapting for the future. It is too late to just talk about the climate, what counts now is action. Special Film Screening with Diana Beresford-Kroeger Call of the Forest: The Forgotten Wisdom of Trees Join Diana Beresford-Kroeger for this special film screening. The film follows Diana as she investigates our profound biological and spiritual connection to forests. Her global journey explores the science, folklore and restoration challenges of this essential ecosystem. Stay as Diana hosts an extended Q&A that examines the science of trees and the irreplaceable roles they play in protecting and feeding the planet. REGISTER FOR THE 2018 SYMPOSIUM Climate Change in the News FCM's Green Municipal Fund 2018-2018 Annual Report FCM’s Green Municipal Fund (GMF) 2017–2018 Annual Report has been released. The report shows how GMF helps cities and communities of all sizes across Canada reach their sustainability goals, enhance the quality of life of their residents, and provide cleaner air, water and land. Learn how GMF supports municipalities through funding, training, knowledge-sharing and more. READ THE REPORT Keeping Track: Carbon Emissions Inventory for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area Jobs, transportation, buildings and waste have considerable impacts to all regions of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. Cities across the GTHA face climate change related challenges that require aggressive and immediate climate action. The Atmospheric Fund has completed the first comprehensive inventory for the GTHA, for the year 2015, using consistent data sources and methodologies. Results are presented for the region as a whole and for each of the single-tier and regional municipalities. This report serves to help municipalities in addressing the climate change realities impacting their regions. READ THE REPORT Upcoming Events 25th Annual Living City Environmental Dinner On November 1, 2018, The Living City Foundation will host the 25th Annual Living City Environmental Dinner. With an expected audience of more than 600 guests, this event attracts businesses, local organizations, government, donors and community leaders to celebrate and build support for the work of TRCA. PURCHASE TICKETS The Work of Wind: Air, Land, Sea From September 14–23, 2018, the Southdown Industrial Area in Mississauga is transformed into a site-specific contemporary art exhibition designed to expand perspectives on climate change, environmental crisis, and resilience. Through artistic practices, cultural inquiry, and political mobilization, The Work of Wind: Air, Land, Sea invites publics to create new encounters in the common struggle for a future. LEARN MORE Waterlicht by Daan Roosegaarde From October 12-14, the Bentway is very pleased to present its first site-wide artistic endeavour, the monumental public art intervention WATERLICHT, designed by acclaimed Dutch artist Daan Roosegaarde. WATERLICHT is a dream landscape created through the imaginative use of LEDs, special software, and lenses. Larger-than-life, cascading waves of blue light will soar underneath the Gardiner Expressway, simulating a virtual flood and calling attention to rising water levels along Toronto’s shoreline. LEARN MORE The Ontario Climate Consortium helps end users figure out the climate questions they need to ask, and connects them with researchers who can deliver the answers. We are scientists, researchers and practitioners from across Ontario working together to confront the challenges associated with climate change. Please contact OCC Communications and Engagement Coordinator Jenessa Doherty if you have any questions about this newsletter: jenessa...@trca.on.ca Copyright © 2018 Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), All rights reserved. You have received this email because you have subscribed or interacted with the Ontario Climate Consortium. 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