Grey to Green is taking place in Toronto IN OCTOBER DUE TO COVID-19!
Grey to Green will highlight new policy, design practices, and innovative products in the green infrastructure sector. Our goal is to help inform the current policy debate by making the case for a rapid and significant increase in green infrastructure investment, a trend that’s occurring worldwide.
This year, Grey to Green will highlight the economic impacts of climate change adaptation such as flooding and the urban heat island. Flooding affects both the individual in terms of health and well being and has significant economic impacts for society. These issues will continue to get worse as climate change progresses, but green infrastructure can help. Our cities are experiencing a greater frequency of heat waves and higher average temperatures. This has negative economic, social and healthy impacts. Quantifying green infrastructure performance helps us understand the myriad benefits of green infrastructure and determine their economic value, a crucial step in expanding public and private investments the use of these technologies.
The Grey to Green Conference features the latest research, industry developments, and end-users to share, learn and network. Attend concurrent sessions and networking events with industry leaders, attend training courses and workshops, and participate in tours across the GTA.
Continuing Education: Grey to Green Toronto will be pending approval for various continuing education credits following agenda selection. As always, the Grey to Green Conferences and Events are approved for Green Roof Professional credits.
Attend a workshop created by the Pachamama Alliance—the community that’s committed to bringing forth an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, socially just human presence on this planet.
• Learn where we are as a human family and how we got here.
• Discover your role in creating a sustainable future.
• Connect with like-minded,openhearted people and move into action.
This is a free event, but we will be asking those who have the means to help us by donating to offer an honorarium to the two facilitators
Anxious about the climate crisis and itching to do something about it? Climate Justice Toronto (CJTO) is here for you! Join us on Wednesday September 11th from 6-8 PM at the Workers’ Action Centre for an in-depth orientation to learn about how we’re collectively fighting for transformative climate action through a Green New Deal. You don’t need a degree in policy or years of activism under your belt to organize with us; all are welcome!
ORIENTATION STRUCTURE: This orientation will make space for deeper discussion of the root causes of the climate crisis, such as capitalism, colonialism, and white supremacy. We’ll also explore CJTO’s grassroots & youth-led organizing structure, guiding principles, and theory of change. Finally, we’ll end with a short canvass training so you’ll feel comfortable talking about climate justice when you’re petitioning, and really with everyone you know! This orientation will be grounding and informative for not only newcomers but also CJTO members who have been coming out to meetings and actions.
**Access Notes**
720 Spadina Ave (Suite 226) is located on the second floor of a building with two powered doors at sidewalk-grade level. There are two elevators. There are men’s, women’s and single-stall all-gender washrooms on the 2nd floor with manual doors that are opened with keys. The nearest TTC station is Spadina which has elevators on the Line 2 Bloor-Danforth platform. Please message us if you have any questions or concerns!
ABOUT CLIMATE JUSTICE TORONTO:
Climate Justice Toronto (CJTO) is organizing to unite young people from all movement backgrounds in the GTA to send a message to our governments and the broader public: the only people who will be making decisions about our future is us, the people affected, and especially the most marginalized among us. Through solidarity and alliance-building, direct action, creative storytelling, and electoral organizing, we will forge a just transition towards a decarbonized economy, and a Green New Deal for all.
The Intercept invites you to a special event in New York City hosted by Senior Correspondent Naomi Klein, author of the coming book “On Fire: The (Burning) Case for a Green New Deal,” and headlined by trailblazing climate activist Greta Thunberg, author of “No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference.” Greta and Naomi, together for the first time, will confront our climate emergency and discuss the emerging cross-generational, transnational movement — including people of all races, classes, and backgrounds — that is our best hope for a sustainable planet.
Both a celebration of youth activism and a reflection on how to break through the political and economic barriers preventing meaningful climate action, the night will also feature other young activists who are working to secure a just and thriving future for many generations to come.
This event takes place days before the Global Climate Strike starting Sept. 20 and the U.N. Climate Summit on Sept. 23.
