For Release on September 25, 2019
Lyn Adamson
ClimateFast
416-731-6605
lyn@climatefast.ca
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
WHAT DOES A JUST TRANSITION LOOK LIKE?
Toronto, Ontario, September 25th - The need for urgent climate action and the imperative for justice, align and interconnect. How can we move toward a green, fair and care-based future? On September 25th, from 6:00 to 9:30 pm, at Friends House, 60 Lowther Avenue, Toronto, ClimateFast along with $15 and Fairness and Greenpeace co-sponsor the workshop, “What Does a Just Transition Look Like?”, to discuss these themes.
Registration for this event is by suggested donation of $5-10 online on the eventbrite site, What Does a Just Transition Look Like?. Attendees can also Pay-What-You-Can (PWYC) at the door.
Speakers Include:
Vanessa Gray of Aamjiwnaang First Nation
Valerie Lannon of $15 and Fairness
Maya Menezes of The Leap
Connie Sorio, Migrant Justice Coordinator for Kairos Canada
Megan Whitfield, of Canadian Union of Postal Workers, Local, 626
Yasmeen Peer of Greenpeace Canada
Allie Hashemi of Extinction Rebellion
As our climate worsens, the natural world is suffering terribly as are millions of humans. Meanwhile, fracking, drilling and fossil-fuel consuming continue to increase. Those least responsible for causing the harm are the most affected, including Indigenous people, youth and climate refugees. What could a better world look like?
The event will include breakout groups and a Q & A, to discuss questions like:
How do we end the ongoing damages perpetuated by our current, extractive economy? How can all workers benefit from a Just transition? How can we move toward a sustainable, equitable and compassionate society?
Co-sponsored by ClimateFast, $15 and Fairness, and Greenpeace.
For more information, please contact Lyn Adamson at 416-731-6605 lyn@climatefast.ca
For program info on the full week of climate events: www.climatechallenge.ca