innovation speaker series
Sparking new ideas and collaborations for climate action
Climate Reality Canada and the Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN) are excited to present the Innovation Speaker Series, a dynamic platform that showcases emergent technologies and their potential to advance climate solutions and create new opportunities.
See below for upcoming events. Sign up free today!
next event on OCT. 23
Join us on October 23 at 12pm ET / 9am PT to learn about how 46 AG is cutting water use in half and making agriculture more sustainable with the groundbreaking 360 Rain irrigation system.
Meet our guest
Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge with us over the course of our webinar series.
Emily Cowin
Co-founder, Boxing Rock Brewing Company & 46 AG Agricultural Technology
Emily is an entrepreneur, engineer, sustainability consultant, yoga teacher and life coach with a history in food and beverage, oil and gas, agriculture, municipal government and software development.
Through 46 AG, Emily and her team are pioneering the use of 360 Rain, an autonomous irrigation system that delivers water and nutrients directly to crops with precision. Her team is the first in the world to adapt this technology for potatoes on an industrial scale in Prince Edward Island. By reducing water consumption, improving yields and making large-scale farming more resilient, Emily is showing how innovation can transform agriculture into a smarter, greener industry.
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PAST GUESTS
Our webinar series has featured leaders and changemakers from across Canada who are rethinking sustainability, community development and climate solutions.
Stan Knight
Building Indigenous Housing Sovereignty
September 24, 2025
Stan Knight is a proud member of Opaskwayak Cree Nation and the founder of Zachary Knight Enterprises and Inspector in a Box (IIAB)—two innovative ventures focused on transforming Indigenous housing and economic development across Canada. With a background in law enforcement, construction, insurance adjusting, and project management, Stan brings a unique and practical perspective to the challenges faced by First Nations communities.
Through Inspector in a Box, Stan created a scalable, tech-enabled program that empowers Indigenous communities to take control of their housing inspections, asset management, and funding applications. Stan is committed to creating For Indigenous, By Indigenous solutions that are rooted in sovereignty, resilience, and long-term impact. His work is not just about building homes—it’s about building futures.
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collaboration and innovation at the heart of climate solutions
This ongoing series is an initiative of the Canadian Environmental Network's Sustainable Development Goals Caucus of which Climate Reality Canada is a member.
The United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world’s guidebook to address the most pressing environmental, social, economic, and security challenges by 2030. The SDGs are interconnected and indivisible, and they balance economic, social and environmental needs.
The SDG Caucus will work toward a mission, set of values, and work plan that will create a renewed dialogue among our communities about best practices for achieving the SDGs by 2030. We're developing resources on incorporating the SDGs as a tool for engagement and action.
