The City of Vancouver acknowledges that this event is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples.

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Vancouver has been working on becoming the greenest city in the world for nearly a decade – but tackling climate change beyond 2020 comes with a new sense of urgency. 

It’s time to be more ambitious than ever before – that’s why we’re inviting you to help scale up our efforts together to create a more equitable, healthy, and thriving future for our city.

On February 3 join the City of Vancouver for - BOLD ACTIONS for a CLIMATE EMERGENCY - a conversation on what climate emergency means for Vancouver and what we need to do to get real about it.

This event is the kick-off to a series of opportunities and dialogues designed to inspire and inform an ambitious action plan for Vancouver that responds to the climate crisis. 

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Who’s joining us:

• Special musical guests, Hey Ocean!

• Johanna Wagstaffe, meteorologist and science host for CBC News

• Simon Donner, UBC Professor and Climate Change Expert

• Khelsilem, Squamish Nation Councillor

• Am Johal, Director of SFU's Office of Community Engagement

• Tzeporah Berman, Author, Activist, and Director of Stand.Earth

• Dr. Patricia Daly, Chief Medical Health Officer of Vancouver Coastal Health

• Local youth climate leaders, the Sustainabiliteens

• And more!

Plus - City of Vancouver staff and a variety of Vancouver-based environmental groups and non-profits will be there to help you learn how to take meaningful action on climate change.

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What's happening:

• Presentations and personal reflections from experts and thought leaders about the scale of the climate crisis, the urgency needed for action, and the importance of climate justice.

• A moderated dialogue called TRUE STORIES OF WHEN WE WERE BOLD. Speakers will reflect on a variety of social transformative events in history and what they can teach us about collective action as well as the public’s role in systems change.

• An overview from a City representative about how Vancouver is planning to be bold in its next environmental and climate response plan, as well as an audience invitation to be involved in next steps.

• A performance from Vancouver-based musicians Hey Ocean!, highlighting the power of the collective in the room and inspiring people to leave the event with high energy and commitment to working boldly together.

• A BOLD ACTIONS exhibition in the lobby before and after the event, showcasing opportunities to be involved in the City’s plan as well as with local organizations doing climate action work.

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6:00pm to 6:45pm – BOLD ACTIONS Exhibition

6:45pm to 9:30pm – Programmed event