United for Change:Connecting Diversity, Equity, and the SDGs (Hybrid Event)

Join us for United for Change - Connecting Diversity, Equity, and the SDGs, a free three-day hybrid event designed to advance the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This event will bring together thought leaders, practitioners, and community voices from across Canada and beyond to explore the intersection of climate action, social equity, and sustainability.

Through expert-led panels, hands-on workshops, and collaborative dialogues, we will explore innovative ideas, foster meaningful collaborations, and inspire actionable change toward a more just and sustainable future.

This event is free to attend, and registration is open to anyone passionate about promoting diversity, equity, and sustainability through the lens of the SDGs.   

Networking Opportunities:
Throughout the event, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with the speakers, partners, and participants both in person and virtually to share insights and explore potential collaborations.

Event Themes:
Each day of the event will focus on a key theme related to sustainability and equity:

• Day 1: Exploring the Intersections of the Climate Crisis and a Just Society

• Day 2: Local Pathways to Equitable and Sustainable Communities

• Day 3: Youth Leadership in Sustainability

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

Day 1: Exploring the Intersections of the Climate Crisis and a Just Society

• Panel: Integrating Climate Resilience into Social Impact Programs and Services  
• Workshop: Bringing Black Voices to the Front of Climate Action and Building Community Resilience  
• Presentation: De-Mystifying the Sustainable Development Goals and Climate Action  
• Presentation: The Interconnections of Sustainability, Reconciliation, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion  
• Presentation: Clean Energy and Equity  
• Presentation: Exploring the Intersections of Climate Change and the Role of Art  
• Presentation: Migrant Workers and the Farm Ecosystem in Canada  

Day 2: Local Pathways to Equitable and Sustainable Communities

• Panel: Diversity in Sustainability – The Value of Diverse Representation in the Sustainability Sector  
• Presentation: Green Jobs and Economic Opportunities for Underserved Communities  
• Presentation: Fostering the Next Generation of Green Leaders  
• Presentation: A History of Violence: Legacies of Struggle & Resistance in the Fight Against Environmental Racism in Canada  
• Workshop: Navigating Mental Health and Environmental Stressors  
• Presentation: Youth Climate Action Initiative: Engaging Youth in Community Building for Climate Resilience  
• Eco-Fair and Planning Session: Collaborative Calls to Action 

Day 3: Youth Leadership in Sustainability

• Panel:  Navigating the Green Economy: Pathways to Youth Careers in Sustainability  

• Workshop:  Managing Burnout in the Climate Space: Finding Balance for Youth Leaders  

• Workshop: Indigenous Wisdom for Climate Action: Bridging Tradition and Innovation  

• Workshop: Climate Conversations: Mastering Communication for Impact  

• Planning Session: Collaborative Calls to Action