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Watch: Climate Action Education

Heat Dome Series

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In this webinar, Dr. Deb L. Morrinson, Rachel LaFortune, Tyson Atleo and Wilma Leung explored how climate resilience is being considered in our built environment and social fabric, and what we can and should be doing in the face of increasing challenges related to climate change.

Explore our MA & GD in Climate Action Leadership

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This webinar is about Royal Roads’ Graduate Diploma and Master of Arts in Climate Action Leadership programs. Hosted by program head, Dr. Robin Cox, this session will provide you with information about the programs, application requirements and RRU student experience, as well as the opportunity to ask questions.

Building Resilience in the Face of Climate Risk

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In this webinar, Dr. Deb L. Morrinson, Rachel LaFortune, Tyson Atleo and Wilma Leung explored how climate resilience is being considered in our built environment and social fabric, and what we can and should be doing in the face of increasing challenges related to climate change.

Rise Up: Cop 25 Youth Voices Rising

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With the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP26, due to begin Oct 31 in Glasgow, the Resilience by Design Lab is pleased to share an indepth look into youth climate activism from the previous COP25, held in Madrid in Dec 2019.

COP26 Panel Discussion: Hopes and Dreams

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The next UN Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26, is taking place in Glasgow, Scotland, October 31st to November 12th, 2021. Convening world leaders, business leaders, civil society leaders, activists, and youth, the world hopes that the summit will place attention on the wellbeing of the planet and people, and what that means on the ground.

A Summer on Fire: Climate Resilient Wildfire Recovery

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Over four million Canadians live at the front line of wildfire risk, with First Nations communities experiencing nearly 3 times the risk of other communities. Moderated by Dr. Robin Cox and with panelists including Tine Rossing , Chief Patrick Michell of the Kanaka Bar Indian Band amd Dan Sandink, this webinar explores climate-informed disaster recovery.

Climate Action: Designing with Policy in Mind

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Moderated by Dr. Robin Cox and with panellists including Beth Gibbons, Kyla Milne, Dr. Deb L. Morrison, Teika Newton and Graeme Reed, this discussion explores the nature of policy work, and how climate action leaders can leverage policy to move businesses, communities and governments towards a net-zero, climate adaptive and resilient future.

What does it mean to be a climate action leader?

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Moderated by Dr. Robin Cox and with panellists including Deborah Harford, Ewa Jackson, Adam Lerner and Saya Masso, this interdisciplinary panel explores the urgent need and opportunity for strategic, holistic and just climate action leadership.

Changing the Narrative: Stories that Motivate Climate Action

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Hosted by Dr. Robin Cox, this webinar explores how shifting the climate change story may offer a key to motivating citizens, businesses, and governments alike, to take the collective and transformative action necessary to shift the catastrophic trajectory we are on.

Watch: Workforce Development

Future of Work: Adapting to Climate Change

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How will the climate crisis change the way we work, what careers are emerging out of the climate crisis, and how will organizations shape the future of work in all career areas and job types? Hear from our expert panellists on the future of work in relation to climate adaptation, climate-change mitigation, and net-zero initiatives.

Developing Workforce Readiness for Climate Change

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Join RRU President Philip Steenkamp and Dr. Robin Cox, Program head for the MA in Climate Action Leadership and Graduate Diploma programs, as they discuss workforce readiness for climate change and how you can use the new Climate Adaptation Competency Framework.

The Climate Adaptation Competency Framework

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There are many unknown implications of climate change on labour markets. However, climate change will undoubtedly have broad consequences for employment, including workforce regulations, the growth of new green jobs, and identifying skills gaps.

Watch: Climate Conversations

How to Build a Climate Resilient Economy with Mark Carney

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Mark Carney is one of the world’s top central bankers and has long been calling for action on climate change. He discusses the need for building an economy based on climate resilience with Royal Roads University President Philip Steenkamp.

Why We Need Climate Leadership Now with Susanne Moser

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Leading American expert on climate adaptation, Susanne Moser, discusses the opportunities to be a leader right now and the Master of Arts in Climate Action Leadership at Royal Roads University.