Speak Up for Climate Action
Help Accelerate Climate Action in Ottawa
On-Line Community Dialogue
We’ll give you the resources and support to speak up for accelerated climate action in the City of Ottawa. Invite a neighbour to join you, especially someone who may be concerned but is not speaking up.
Most of us are concerned about climate action, but only a few of us speak up. This situation can give City Councillors the false impression that most people do not want accelerated climate action.
Meanwhile, the City is behind on its priorities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help us adapt to climate change. Furthermore, misinformation is gaining attention and it causes doubt, uncertainty and delay.
Let’s ensure there is no confusion. Let’s make sure City Council knows they have our support to drive accelerated climate action in the City of Ottawa!
Date: Wednesday, June 12th
Time: 7 – 9 pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Agenda:
1. Welcome & Land Acknowledgement
2. Opening Remarks (Angela Keller-Herzog, CAFES Ottawa)
Resources to Support You
3. Ottawa's Climate Change Master Plan & Why It Matters (Dan Rutabingwa Gakire, Ecology Ottawa)
4. Addressing Climate Misinformation (Colleen Rollins, CAFES Climate Misinformation Volunteer Team)
5. Take Action (Sarah MacHardy, CAFES Climate Misinformation Volunteer Team)
Community Dialogue
6. Support to Create your Plan to Speak Up (Facilitated breakout groups, followed by sharing)
7. Closing Remarks (Angela Keller-Herzog, CAFES Ottawa)
