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BOLD ACTIONS FOR A CLIMATE EMERGENCY

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Feb 03

BOLD ACTIONS FOR A CLIMATE EMERGENCY

By City of Vancouver - Sustainability Team

When and where

Date and time

Mon, February 3, 2020, 5:45 PM – 9:30 PM PST

Location

Orpheum Theatre 601 Smithe St Vancouver, BC V6B 3L4 Canada

Map and directions

How to get there

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Description

The City of Vancouver acknowledges that this event is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples.

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Vancouver has been working on becoming the greenest city in the world for nearly a decade – but tackling climate change beyond 2020 comes with a new sense of urgency.

It’s time to be more ambitious than ever before – that’s why we’re inviting you to help scale up our efforts together to create a more equitable, healthy, and thriving future for our city.

On February 3 join the City of Vancouver for - BOLD ACTIONS for a CLIMATE EMERGENCY - a conversation on what climate emergency means for Vancouver and what we need to do to get real about it.

This event is the kick-off to a series of opportunities and dialogues designed to inspire and inform an ambitious action plan for Vancouver that responds to the climate crisis.

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Who’s joining us:

  • Special musical guests, Hey Ocean!

  • Johanna Wagstaffe, meteorologist and science host for CBC News

  • Simon Donner, UBC Professor and Climate Change Expert

  • Khelsilem, Squamish Nation Councillor

  • Am Johal, Director of SFU's Office of Community Engagement

  • Tzeporah Berman, Author, Activist, and Director of Stand.Earth

  • Dr. Patricia Daly, Chief Medical Health Officer of Vancouver Coastal Health

  • Local youth climate leaders, the Sustainabiliteens

  • And more!

Plus - City of Vancouver staff and a variety of Vancouver-based environmental groups and non-profits will be there to help you learn how to take meaningful action on climate change.

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What's happening:

  • Presentations and personal reflections from experts and thought leaders about the scale of the climate crisis, the urgency needed for action, and the importance of climate justice.

  • A moderated dialogue called TRUE STORIES OF WHEN WE WERE BOLD. Speakers will reflect on a variety of social transformative events in history and what they can teach us about collective action as well as the public’s role in systems change.

  • An overview from a City representative about how Vancouver is planning to be bold in its next environmental and climate response plan, as well as an audience invitation to be involved in next steps.

  • A performance from Vancouver-based musicians Hey Ocean!, highlighting the power of the collective in the room and inspiring people to leave the event with high energy and commitment to working boldly together.

  • A BOLD ACTIONS exhibition in the lobby before and after the event, showcasing opportunities to be involved in the City’s plan as well as with local organizations doing climate action work.

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5:45pm to 6:45pm – BOLD ACTIONS Exhibition

6:45pm to 9:30pm – Programmed event

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ACCESSIBILITY:

The Orpheum Theatre is located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, so it is easily accessible by bus and only a short walk from the Skytrain.

Wheelchair access to the Orpheum Theatre is through the Smithe Street entrance, where staff can direct you to the elevator. Wheelchair seating is also available - please indicate if you require this when you order your ticket.


***No one turned away for lack of funds, if you aren't able to pay the ticket price, please email us: greenest.city@vancouver.ca


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  • Canada Events
  • British Columbia Events
  • Things to do in Vancouver, Canada
  • Vancouver Performances
  • Vancouver Community Performances
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