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The Energy Mix on Solutions Journalism: How Climate News Builds Momentum for Action

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Join us for a conversation about the essential role of independent climate news reporting. This session is for anyone trying to build momentum for climate solutions—on the front lines, or in federal and provincial policy. Finding a steady foothold is challenging in the midst of a global climate and affordability crisis, cascading mis/disinformation, and alarming […]

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Centering Youth Voices: Introduction to Youth Friendly Principles for ENGOs with Apathy is Boring

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Please note, all registrants will be provided with a link to the recording and presentation slides following the sessions. The recording will be available for 60 days. Registrants will also be linked to a short, practical resource package summarizing AisB’s Youth Friendly recommendations, key concepts, and links to tools. Drawing heavily on Apathy is Boring’s Youth

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Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Identity-Based Groups

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As the environmental non-profit sector continues to welcome and affirm staff from equity-deserving communities, there is a strong need for spaces where people who share these identities can discuss their joys and challenges. Identity-based groups provide ENGO and allied non-profit staff with the opportunity to gather with peers who share their workplace challenges to build

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International Youth Internship Program: The Power of Global Partnerships as a Pathway to Empower Youth Voices

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This session will highlight the experiences of five interns who lived and worked in Colombia with local YMCA partners through the International Youth Internship Program (IYIP). Funded by Global Affairs Canada and facilitated by YMCA of Greater Toronto, IYIP provides marginalized youth with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in international development, community engagement, and

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Advancing Climate Resilience: Nature-based Solutions, Partnerships, and Indigenous Knowledge

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As part of the 36th International Development Week, this event highlights this year’s theme, Prosperity through Partnership, and the role of collaboration in advancing climate and development action. English and French interpretation will be provided. This national knowledge-sharing event is hosted by Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC), in partnership with Global Affairs Canada (GAC), as

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Virtual Executive Panel: The Nexus of Financial Inclusion, Resilience, and Supervision

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To mark Canada’s International Development Week, join our virtual executive panel on building financial resilience. The World Bank’s latest Global Findex survey shows financial inclusion is rising. 79% of adults worldwide now have a bank account, up from just 50% in 2011. In low- and middle-income countries, that number is 75%, due to mobile technology and digital

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