Events

The Charlevoix Education Initiative

Education is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone for sustainable development. The Government of Canada has been a long-standing leader in education. Most notably, Canada led the G7 Charlevoix Education Initiative, which committed to investing in projects aimed at enhancing access to quality education for girls, adolescent girls and women, particularly in the context […]

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SPRING 2024 REPORTS FROM CANADA’S COMMISSIONER OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Sustainability Network welcomes back Canada’s Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development (CESD) to discuss reports tabled in Parliament on April 30, 2024. Commissioner Jerry V. DeMarco and Principals from the Office of the Auditor General of Canada will discuss the issues covered by these recent CESD reports: Report 1— Contaminated Sites in the North. Report

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BACKLASH: POLITICAL INSIGHTS FROM EUROPE AND NORTH AMERICA ON RISING OPPOSITION TO POLICIES ADDRESSING CLIMATE CHANGE AND BIODIVERSITY LOSS

As populist parties of the right increase their electoral strength, governments and advocates of environmental policies are facing a well orchestrated backlash. In this wide-ranging interactive webinar, political scientists from the UK and Canada will explore the implications of this for both climate policies and the shifting frames of biodiversity and decarbonisation debates on both

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4-PART SERIES: THE TRUE NATURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL RACISM WITH CHÚK ODENIGBO

Free Series Teaser: June 25th from 1 -1:30 PM ET on Zoom Webinar Environmentalists tend to be well-meaning, forward-thinking people who believe in preserving the planet for generations to come. Environmental organizations will advocate for reusable cups, circular economy, zero-waste, conservation and the protection of animals and their rights; but are often hesitant or completely invisible

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4 GENERATIONS AT WORK: INTERGENERATIONAL ISSUES IN THE ENGO WORKPLACE

Working in an intergenerational environment is sometimes confronting, surprising and frustrating. It can also be stimulating, energizing and inspiring. Knowing the source of generational differences and their consequences is the best way to create an inclusive workplace that promotes the development of all generations. This presentation will give an overview of the challenges and changes

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This Being Human: Live at the Aga Khan Museum with Deeyah Khan

In collaboration with the Global Centre for Pluralism, this live recording of the Museum’s podcast, This Being Human, features host Abdul-Rehman Malik in conversation with Deeyah Khan. Khan will share her experience as a documentary filmmaker and activist countering extremism and fostering understanding and empathy across ideological, religious, and racial divides. Born in Norway to

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Rise & Thrive: Empowering East African Youth through Education

Education has the power to shape the course of a person’s life. But access to this fundamental human right is often threatened by harmful gender norms, fragile institutions, and other systemic barriers. This is especially true for girls living in vulnerable communities. Addressing these challenges requires the cultivation of inclusive, resilient, and adaptive learning environments.

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CMETrust Toronto Madaraka Day Event: Celebrating our Scholars!

We are delighted that Davidson College student Victoria Ochieng is coming for a visit to Canada! On Saturday June 1, join CMETrust board members in welcoming Victoria to Toronto and hear about Victoria’s educational journey. We’ll also be sharing some images captured during the November 2023 school break program by talented photographer, and CMETrust Alumni,

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Rise & Thrive: Empowering East African Youth through Education

Education has the power to shape the course of a person’s life. But access to this fundamental human right is often threatened by harmful gender norms, fragile institutions, and other systemic barriers. This is especially true for girls living in vulnerable communities. Addressing these challenges requires the cultivation of inclusive, resilient, and adaptive learning environments.

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