For two weeks, delegates from around the world attempted to make progress on the most urgent issues: adaptation, finance, emissions reduction, and a just transition. The result: several major impasses and numerous issues deferred to COP31 in Antalya this November—a signal of the state of climate multilateralism in growing geopolitical tensions.

After witnessing the environmental destruction caused by the wildfires, I was consumed with anger, sadness, anxiety, and shock. I had never felt more compelled to take action, but, at the same time, felt a deep helplessness and uncertainty of how to engage. How does one grieve a forest fallen from climate change, the creatures and communities inhabiting it, and cope with an overwhelming disappointment in humanity?

By Elisabeth Fournier, Dialogues pour le climat and International Engagement Coordinator, The Climate Reality Project Canada Amid geopolitical tensions, volatile energy prices, and the climate emergency, the global energy system is at a tipping point. From April 24 to 29, the conference in Santa Marta, Colombia, will bring together nearly 50 countries, including several producers such as Canada, with the goal of moving from commitments to concrete actions to phase out fossil

By Hannah Muhajarine, Policy and Data Projects Manager, The Climate Reality Project Canada Do you know whether your municipality is on track to meet its emissions reduction targets? What about who is being most impacted in your community by extreme heat? Maybe you want to convince your government to build more bike lanes instead of investing in road expansion—how would you go about building your argument using evidence? The answer to all of the questions above involves data.

The end of the year is quickly approaching, but communities across Canada aren't slowing down in their efforts to push for bold climate action. Our Community Climate Hubs are creating spaces for dialogue, learning and collaboration that turn local passion into collective impact. Curious what's happening near you? Scroll down to explore this month’s lineup and see how you can plug in, speak up and make change right where you are. ALBERTA Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley H