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Our blog is a space for ideas, stories, and solutions that move climate action forward. Here you'll find articles from the Climate Reality Canada team alongside contributions from community members and climate advocates across the country.
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EXTENDING OUR GRATITUDE FOR FIVE YEARS OF VISIONARY LEADERSHIP, INSPIRING COLLABORATION AND EXCITING MILESTONES
As you may have heard, after five years as our Executive Director, André-Yanne Parent will be stepping down as of April 19, 2024. It is with mixed feelings of sadness and introspection that we say goodbye, but, more than that, our hearts are filled with gratitude for her five years of dedication, leadership, vision and passion. The planning for the transition is already underway and we will share more news about that very soon. But first, we’d like to take this opportunity to
Jul 30, 20254 min read


IN MEMORY OF MATTHEW CHAPMAN
Dear members of the climate movement, It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the deeply sad news of Matthew Chapman’s passing. Anyone who had the privilege of crossing paths with Matt can attest to his contagious and positive energy, his humour, his kindness and his wit. Profoundly compassionate, generous and caring, Matt made everything brighter and lighter wherever he went, and truly made the world a better place. Matt’s legacy is deeply embedded in the very DNA of C
Mar 26, 20242 min read


MEESHA WITTKOPF, REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR - NORTHERN CANADA
"Remember to keep it focused on your community, and go from there!" What can you tell us about you? Can you present yourself? My name is Meesha Wittkopf (she/her). I am a non-Indigenous young adult who works, plays and lives on the traditional territory of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation, otherwise known as Marsh Lake, Yukon Territory. I am a rural and remote communities advocate and seek to make change through grass-roots and community-based initiatives. Why did you join th
Jan 25, 20243 min read


THE COP28 IN A NUTSHELL
An brief overview of what happened at COP28 and our presence at this annual conference The text for COP28, the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was adopted by 200 States on December 13 in Dubai, after prolonged negotiations. Members of civil society present on the ground and around the world advocated tirelessly for a more ambitious action plan, justice for the populations and countries most vulnerable to the
Jan 16, 20245 min read


MANITOBA VOTES : MAKING CLIMATE A PRIORITY IN THE ELECTION
As Manitobans head to the polls tomorrow to choose their next provincial government, it's the perfect moment to reflect on the impactful journey that climate advocates have embarked on during this election campaign. We've joined hands with numerous partner organizations, including Manitoba’s Climate Action Team , engaged in enlightening discussions on strategic priorities with the Manitoba Energy Justice Coalition , and Better Manitoba , and partnered with 26 organizations to
Oct 2, 20234 min read
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