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SUMMARY:The Maternal-Infant Research on Environmental Chemicals Research Platform: Key Findings from 10+ Years of Research
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by UBC SPPH \nIn this presentation\, Dr. Ashley-Martin will provide an overview of the study design and key research findings from the MIREC Research Platform. The primary goal of MIREC is to understand levels of exposure to and potential health effects of environmental chemicals in pregnant people and children. The Research Platform comprises an initial pregnancy cohort study of approximately 2000 participants and three follow-up studies during infancy\, early childhood\, and adolescence. \nSpeaker:\nJillian Ashley-Martin\nResearch Scientist\, Health Canada \nMore Information:\nhttps://spph.ubc.ca/programs/msc-oeh/oeh-seminars/ \nZoom Link:\nhttps://ubc.zoom.us/j/69803404556?pwd=bnRtN29YbVBwUXd5dlEzZDVjOVR1dz09 \nMeeting ID: 698 0340 4556 \nPasscode: 809313
URL:https://cane-aiie.ca/event/the-maternal-infant-research-on-environmental-chemicals-research-platform-key-findings-from-10-years-of-research/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Recommended
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240229T090000
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SUMMARY:Innovative Ideas to Reduce Health-care Waste – Four BC examples
DESCRIPTION:From collaborating with the Binners’ Project to divert non-clinical hospital waste from the landfill\, reducing plastic bag use in clinical processes\, transitioning to reusable sharps containers and more\, staff and health care staff across BC are tackling the challenge of health care waste in practical and imaginative ways. While we are learning how pollution from health-care activities is negatively impacting the health of our patients and population we are also seeing innovative ways staff are looking to address it. There is much to be done. This session highlights the diverse ways in which staff and medical staff are applying a sustainability lens to their work and the waste reduction projects that resulted: \n\nInterior Health – Circularity in Waste: Reusable Sharps Containers\nNorthern Health – Waste Reduction in Health Care: A Rural Lens\nProvidence Health Care – Binners’ Project\nProvincial Health Services Authority – Gyne Green Bag Project\n\nAbout the Speakers\nInterior Health Authority\nCameron Lock\, Waste Management Lead \nThe management of health care waste is as pertinent as ever – with passion and experience in Environmental Sustainability\, Cameron joined Interior Health as the first Waste Management Lead. He leads the development\, implementation and evaluation of programs and initiatives to reduce the impact of healthcare material to the environment\, reduce the overall cost of waste\, and increase staff and patient safety. Cameron is the first Chair of the newly developed B.C. Waste Management Technical Team in 2023\, leading the coordinated efforts from each BC Health Authority in order to achieve these goals in a collaborative and efficient environment. \nProvidence Health Care\nErick Nguyen\, Contract Manager\, Support Services \nErick joined PHC in 2011 and is currently the Contract Manager\, Support Services\, managing the relationships with contract partners in Waste Services\, Linen and Laundry Services\, and Patient Transport. He is committed to exploring more successful and sustainable opportunities in the way we do things at PHC. \nKathy Kohli\, Coordinator\, Waste Management & Contract Performance \nIn September 2023\, I embarked on my journey with PHC. Having previously served PHC as a vendor\, I spent nearly three years engaging with diverse individuals across its various sites\, where I consistently encountered professionalism\, kindness and respect. When the chance arose to become part of the team\, there was no hesitation in my mind that I was joining one of the finest teams. In my current role\, I am dedicated to enhancing waste management practices through educational initiatives within PHC sites\, with the ultimate goal of reducing our environmental impact. \nProvincial Health Services Authority \nRebecca (Becky) Struvig De Groot\, Registered Nurse \nI am a registered Nurse. I work at BC Women’s Hospital in the gynecology surgical services department\, where I led the Gyne Green Bag Project. Outside of work\, I am completing my Nurse Practitioner Masters degree at the University of Northern British Columbia. In my spare time\, I love to cook and enjoy good food and also get outside and go hiking and camping when I can! \nRegional \nSarah Scanlan\, Sustainability Consultant\, Energy & Environmental Sustainability team \nSarah is a Sustainability Consultant on the Energy and Environmental Sustainability (EES) Team\, with a focus area of Materials\, waste\, and safer chemicals. She joined the team in December 2023. Previously\, Sarah worked as a Sustainability Officer in Ireland for a hospital group developing their sustainability policies and coordinating waste management projects. Sarah holds an MSc. In Environmental Sciences with her research thesis focused on sustainable healthcare. Sarah is a registered nurse working in clinical practice as a RN for 4 years and subsequent year as a nurse manager prior to her secondment into her sustainability role. \nNorthern Health Authority \nTeri Forster\, Nurse and Elected Regional Council Member for the BC Nurses Union \nTeri is a nurse and an elected regional council member for the BC Nurses Union and a city councilor for Prince Rupert. Teri advocates for many social justice and animal rights causes. She recently completed her thesis which explored “Applying an appreciative process to explore environmentally sustainable resource use in Northern Health Authority” and went through an extensive harmonized review process due in part to her many roles. She graduated from a Master of Arts in Leadership from Royal Roads University in Fall 2023\, receiving both an honors distinction and the Governor General’s Gold Medal for her thesis. \n  \nParticipation is free but registration is required. Register today! \nZoom Details: https://phsa.zoom.us/j/67047400325?pwd=dFEvM1lIVUlFeFBZdTF3VXo4VHhTZz09&from=addon \nMeeting ID: 670 4740 0325\nPassword: 224670 \nDial 1833 955 1088 (Toll-free) followed by the Meeting ID and Passcode. \n 
URL:https://cane-aiie.ca/event/innovative-ideas-to-reduce-health-care-waste-four-bc-examples/
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SUMMARY:Environment and Health Seminar Series: Wildfire Smoke and Public Health: Learn to live with a smoky reality with Dr. Angela Yao
DESCRIPTION:When and Where\n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 28\, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nDr. Angela Yao\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Seminar \nWildfire has become more frequent and intense in Canada as climate continues to change. Exposure to wildfire smoke can have a wide range of population health impacts. In this talk\, Dr Yao will provide an overview of recent researches on these health impacts\, and have a discussion on the implications for public health strategies to mitigate these impacts. \nAbout the Speaker \nDr Angela Yao is a Senior Scientist at the Environmental Health Services at the BC Centre for Disease Control. She is also an Adjunct Professor at the School of Population and Public Health at the University of British Columbia. Dr Yao leads the Climate Preparedness and Adaptation Program\, supporting regional and provincial public health partners in climate adaptation with data and scientific evidence. She has been working on research\, surveillance and knowledge translation on the population health impacts of wildfire smoke for over 10 years. \nRegister \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErcuCprT8pGNVeuNgtf0ry5XQl0T–yxyc#/registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information\n\nevents.environment@utoronto.ca\n\n\n\nMore Information\n\nhttps://www.environment.utoronto.ca/events/environment-and-health-seminar-series-wildfire-smoke-and-public-health-learn-live-smoky
URL:https://cane-aiie.ca/event/environment-and-health-seminar-series-wildfire-smoke-and-public-health-learn-to-live-with-a-smoky-reality-with-dr-angela-yao/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Recommended
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240207T120000
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SUMMARY:Environment Seminar Series: Extraction: The Frontiers of Green Capitalism with Thea Riofrancos
DESCRIPTION:When and Where\n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 07\, 2024 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nThea Riofrancos\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Seminar \nWill green capitalism save us from the climate crisis? “Clean” technologies and renewable energy are certainly growing sites of capitalist investment\, with government policies playing a key role in making these sectors profitable. But the supply chains that produce the technologies pose vexing dilemmas for the energy transition. These dilemmas are most dramatic at the extractive frontiers of green capitalism: where the natural resources needed to manufacture electric vehicles and build windmills are extracted. In this talk\, we will unpack these challenges through the lens of lithium\, a so-called “critical mineral” essential for its role in decarbonizing one of the most polluting sectors: transportation. With forecasters predicting an enormous surge in lithium demand\, exceeding existing supplies\, Global North governments and downstream firms scramble to “secure” lithium\, resulting in a new state-corporate alliance and the return of vertical integration. Meanwhile\, environmental and Indigenous movements contest the rapid expansion of extraction\, defending ecosystems\, livelihoods\, and waterways already under pressure from global warming from a new boom in mining. It is in the play of these forces\, unfolding amidst geopolitical rivalry and economic turbulence\, that the energy transition will be forged. To conclude\, we will explore the possibility of a less mining-intensive pathway to zero carbon transportation. \nAbout the Speaker \nThea Riofrancos is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Providence College\, and a member of the Climate and Community Project. Her research focuses on resource extraction\, renewable energy\, climate change\, the global lithium sector\, green technologies\, social movements\, and the Latin American left. These themes are explored in her book\, Resource Radicals: From Petro-Nationalism to Post-Extractivism in Ecuador (Duke University Press\, 2020)\, peer-reviewed articles in Perspectives on Politics\, Cultural Studies\, World Politics\, and Global Environmental Politics\, essays that have appeared in outlets such as The New York Times\, The Washington Post\, Foreign Policy\, The Guardian\, n+1\, and Dissent\, and in her coauthored book\, A Planet to Win: Why We Need a Green New Deal (Verso Books\, 2019). She is currently writing a book titled Extraction: The Frontiers of Green Capitalism\, with W.W. Norton. Previously\, she was an Andrew Carnegie Fellow (2020-2023)\, a Radcliffe Fellow at Harvard University (2020-2021). \nRegister \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrdu-qpjktE9ByLsGbjr_kLNmW5fyo8yUq#/registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information\n\nevents.environment@utoronto.ca\n\n\n\nMore Information\nhttps://www.environment.utoronto.ca/events/environment-seminar-series-extraction-frontiers-green-capitalism-thea-riofrancos
URL:https://cane-aiie.ca/event/environment-seminar-series-extraction-the-frontiers-of-green-capitalism-with-thea-riofrancos/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Recommended
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240131T120000
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SUMMARY:Environment Seminar Series: Ground Truth: Toward a Sociology of Late Industrial Soils with Scott Frickel
DESCRIPTION:When and Where\n\n\n\nWednesday\, January 31\, 2024 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nScott Frickel\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Seminar \nThis talk introduces my new research project that will reconstruct a history of soil contamination science and policy and its relationship to broader socio-ecological processes of environmental inequality and urbanization. Set mainly in Providence\, Rhode Island the study is anchored in a close analysis of site investigation reports\, that have been solicited and managed by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) since the early 1980s. Each report catalogues soil contamination on a particular parcel of land: what sites are contaminated\, how RIDEM knows this\, and what the agency does about it. Together the reports reveal how one of the environmental state’s most essential regulatory institutions – the site investigation – has operated in practice and over time and across diverse neighborhoods and landscapes. Combining traditional archival research\, interviews\, and ethnography with new computational techniques in digital humanities\, the study promises to reveal how ostensibly public\, but largely hidden\, epistemic and organizational processes unfolding in law firms\, private testing laboratories\, planning offices\, and real estate markets inscribe the science and policy of soil contamination onto urban landscapes\, invisibly structuring the entwined social geographies of environmental inequality\, knowledge\, and ignorance. \nAbout the Speaker \nScott Frickel is Professor of Sociology and Environment and Society and Director of Research for the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society. He is author of three award-winning books: Chemical Consequences: Environmental Mutagens and the Rise of Genetic Toxicology (2004)\, a comparative history of urban industrial land use coauthored with James R. Elliott entitled\, Sites Unseen: Uncovering Hidden Hazards in American Cities (2018)\, and a new multi-authored monograph\, Residues: Thinking through Chemical Environments (2022). He has also co-edited three books exploring the politics of science\, fields of knowledge\, and interdisciplinary collaboration. He is currently studying the relationship between hazardous land uses\, regulatory science\, inequality\, and health in Argentina and the United States. \nRegister \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwode2prjguH9e6OZNmcyUbRH_rPH87CwVb#/registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information\n\nevents.environment@utoronto.ca
URL:https://cane-aiie.ca/event/environment-seminar-series-ground-truth-toward-a-sociology-of-late-industrial-soils-with-scott-frickel/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Recommended
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SUMMARY:Just Get Over It: An Indigenous-led Approach to Learning about Colonialism
DESCRIPTION:We will be joined by Dr. Dawn Lavell Harvard and Anjeni Lovelady from Trent University to introduce the Just Get Over It (JGOI) exercise that the First Peoples House of Learning developed. The JGOI is an experiential learning opportunity that allows participants to learn and understand the timeline of colonialism in Canada and its effects on Indigenous peoples across the country. Trained facilitators\, who are Indigenous themselves\, will weave their own stories and perspectives into the timeline\, allowing participants to hear the real impacts this history has had and continues to have on Indigenous families and communities. Participants additionally engage with the timeline through an interactive portion that asks them to place themselves in the shoes of Indigenous peoples living through different parts of that history. Through the webinar\, attendees can find out how to request this workshop and the outcomes we have seen as we continue to offer this exercise to community partners. \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio \n\nDr. Dawn Lavell Harvard\, Ph.D.\, is a proud member of the Wiikwemkoong First Nation\, on Manitoulin Island\, the first Aboriginal Trudeau Scholar\, and has worked to advance the rights of Aboriginal women as the President of the Ontario Native Women’s Association since 2003. After serving as Vice-President of the Native Women’s Association of Canada for three years\, Dawn was elected National President at the 41st Annual General Assembly\, July 11\, 2015 in Montreal\, Quebec. After fulfilling her promise to see the MMIWG Inquiry initiated\, in October 2016\, Dawn left her role as National Leader and took on the role of Director at the First Peoples House of Learning at Trent University.Angeni Lovelady is a Niizh-Manidoowag (Two-Spirit) person of mixed ancestry (Algonquin Aniishinaabeg and Scottish/English). As the Project Coordinator\, Angeni supports developing and facilitating training initiative projects for the First Peoples House of Learning. Additionally\, Angeni supports Two-Spirit and 2SLGBTQ+ Indigenous students and community members through continued programming in collaboration with other local Indigenous organizations. \nMore Information\nhttps://campusmentalhealth.ca/webinars/just-get-over-it-an-indigenous-led-approach-to-learning-about-colonialism/ \nRegistration\nhttps://cmhaontario.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QiVULGYHSI-705A7_ciu9w#/registration
URL:https://cane-aiie.ca/event/just-get-over-it-an-indigenous-led-approach-to-learning-about-colonialism/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Recommended
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SUMMARY:Value Change for Survival: Facing Climate Change from a Haudenosaunee Point of View
DESCRIPTION:Tuscarora historian\, artist\, and educator\, Rick Hill currently serves as the Indigenous Innovation Specialist for Mohawk College in the development of a new school on Climate Action. “By rebuilding our personal relationship to the Mother Earth\, we will embrace the values necessary to ensure future generations will be born into a sustainable world. This presentation will examine the underlying values of land holding\, gratitude for what nature provides and the conducts necessary to halt the continued disregard for the sacred earth.” \nRegistration\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpdO2qrjwoGdEoBCR1h40VN4WYznAB3gr3#/registration \nMore Information\nhttps://www.tcan.ca/events-list/value-change-for-survival-facing-climate-change-from-a-haudenosaunee-point-of-view
URL:https://cane-aiie.ca/event/value-change-for-survival-facing-climate-change-from-a-haudenosaunee-point-of-view/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Recommended
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240125T150000
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SUMMARY:CHE Café: Multisolving for climate\, chemicals & health
DESCRIPTION:We’re now in the dangerous\, uncharted territory climate scientists have been warning about for decades. Meanwhile\, biologists and toxicologists are sounding the alarm about surpassing the “planetary boundary” for chemical pollution\, beyond which both ecosystems and our health are endangered. \nWe know climate change and chemical pollution are related in ways that can accelerate both crises\, but does their interlinked nature also offer opportunities? \nThis CHE Café conversation\, co-hosted with The New School at Commonweal\, will feature biologist and systems thinker Dr. Elizabeth Sawin and chemicals expert and clean production advocate Beverley Thorpe. The speakers will explore opportunities to prioritize solutions that concurrently address climate change and the global crisis of chemical contamination — while also improving public health\, equity and economic vitality. \nDr. Sawin will introduce the “multisolving” approach she developed to help people identify and create win-win-win solutions\, including tools to measure often overlooked co-benefits to help guide public policies and investments. Ms. Thorpe will describe how the escalating production of petrochemicals and plastics is contributing to the climate crisis\, and how solutions based on both decarbonization and detoxification are essential if we are to protect health\, address environmental injustices and slow climate change. \nCHE Director Kristin Schafer will moderate the discussion. \n  \nElizabeth Sawin\, PhD is Founder and Director of the Multisolving Institute a think-do tank that helps people implement solutions that protect the climate while improving\, equity\, health\, biodiversity\, economic vitality\, and well-being. Beth writes and speaks about multisolving\, climate change\, and leadership in complex systems for both national and international audiences. Her work has been published widely\, including in Non-Profit Quarterly\, The Stanford Social Innovation Review\, U. S. News\, The Daily Climate\, and System Dynamics Review.  In 2010\, Beth co-founded Climate Interactive\, which she co-directed until 2021. Since 2014\, Beth has participated in the Council on the Uncertain Human Future\, a continuing dialogue on issues of climate change and sustainability. She is a biologist with a PhD from MIT who has been analyzing complex systems related to climate change for 25 years. Beth trained in system dynamics and sustainability with Donella Meadows and worked at Sustainability Institute\, the research institute founded by Meadows\, for 13 years. Beth has two adult daughters and lives in rural Vermont where she and her husband grow as much of their own food as they can manage. \n  \nBeverley Thorpe is Co-Founder of Clean Production Action\, and has researched and promoted clean production strategies to advance a non-toxic economy internationally since 1986. She was the first clean production technical expert for Greenpeace International on chemical and waste issues. Bev’s work on alternatives to PVC\, organohalogens and hazardous waste incineration helped drive momentum for safer substitution practices in company practices. As the NGO representative in the first United Nations Environment Programme for Cleaner Production\, she promoted the value of public participation in industrial policies. Bev received her degree in Geography from Leicester University\, UK and is an annual lecturer at Lund University in Sweden on chemicals policy and corporate practices. She is a past Director of Greenpeace International and a founding board member of the Story of Stuff in the US. She lives in Toronto\, Canada. \n\nSlides & Resources\n\nOne fell swoop: Choosing solutions that address multiple crises\, CHE blog post\, 2023 \nTransforming the Chemical Industry: Safer Substitutes and Solutions for a Non-Toxic Economy\, Coming Clean policy paper\, 2022 \nThe Magic of “Multisolving:” Six principles and practices to unlock cross-sectoral collaboration\, Stanford Social Innovation Review\, 2018 \n\n\nMore Information\nhttps://www.healthandenvironment.org/che-webinars/96738 \nRegistration\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6X27JC8JTwCjHhag1atXmA#/registration
URL:https://cane-aiie.ca/event/che-cafe-multisolving-for-climate-chemicals-health/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Recommended
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240124T160000
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SUMMARY:Environment and Health Seminar Series: PFAS in cosmetics and personal care products with Dr. Amy Rand
DESCRIPTION:When and Where\n\n\n\nWednesday\, January 24\, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nDr. Amy Rand\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Seminar \nPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a diverse group of anthropogenic chemicals used in commercial products and industrial processes. Previous studies have demonstrated their presence in cosmetic and personal care products as ingredients\, impurities in the raw material manufacturing process\, or degradation products. This presentation highlights our recent study\, which attempted to delineate the contributions of these varying PFAS sources to cosmetics and personal care products. We purchased thirty-eight cosmetic and personal care products and analyzed for several PFAS: polyfluoroalkyl phosphate esters (PAPs)\, perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs)\, fluorotelomer sulfonic acids (FTSAs)\, and perfluoroalkyl sulfonic acids (PFSAs) using targeted liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). A subset of these samples was also subjected to non-targeted high-resolution mass spectrometry (LC-HRMS) to measure distinct classes of emerging PFAS. Results from both instruments indicated a predominant presence of PAPs\, followed by the persistent and regulated PFCAs. These PFAS were present in almost all cosmetic and personal care products regardless of whether they contained a PFAS-specific ingredient. Furthermore\, there were significant correlations between PAP congeners and their corresponding biotransformation products\, the FTCAs\, FTUCAs\, and PFCAs\, suggesting that these products arise from PAP transformation at some time during product development. Low levels of other PFAS classes were detected\, including compounds previously associated with aqueous film-forming foams (e.g.\, pentafluorosulfide perfluorooctane sulfonate) or detected in wastewater and human blood (e.g.\, hydrido-PFCAs). In summary\, cosmetics and personal care products can contain a wide breadth of PFAS at extremely high levels\, leading to human and environmental exposure. \nAbout the Speaker \nAmy Rand is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Institute of Biochemistry at Carleton University. Prior to joining the faculty at Carleton\, she was a postdoctoral fellow within the Comprehensive Cancer Centre at UC Davis and has a Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry from the University of Toronto. Her primary research interests are studying human exposure sources of environmental contaminants and understanding the mechanisms by which they transform to more active toxicants. She is also interested in how contaminant exposure effects oxidized lipid signaling\, and the interaction between different kinds of environmental stressors (e.g.\, diet) that may alter relationships between contaminant exposure and their toxic response. \nRegister \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtdO2rqDwtGtzh5y1YD96Ji3PpgVoRhsOQ#/registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information\n\nevents.environment@utoronto.ca
URL:https://cane-aiie.ca/event/environment-and-health-seminar-series-pfas-in-cosmetics-and-personal-care-products-with-dr-amy-rand/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Recommended
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SUMMARY:Leadership for Change: Toward Sustainable Health Systems Course
DESCRIPTION:Course Dates\n\nJanuary 23 & 30 and February 6 & 13\, 2024  (Zoom)\nTuesdays at 9:00am–12:00pm PT | 12:00–3:00pm ET | 1:00–4:00pm AT\nTo register for this course\, please complete the statement of interest form. We are accepting statements on a rolling basis through December 2023 for our waitlist as the enrolment capacity has been reached. If a seat does not become available for the January course offering\, you will be contacted once dates are confirmed for the spring sessions of the course with the opportunity to confirm your registration.\n\nCourse Description\nCASCADES’ Leadership for Change: Toward Sustainable Health Systems course strengthens capacity for change-oriented health system leadership in the face of profound environmental and sustainability challenges. Through pre-work\, four interactive sessions and debriefing opportunities\, we interrogate the why and how of incremental\, reform-oriented\, and transformative change for sustainability in the health sector.   \nThis course is designed to offer Canadian health leaders a new avenue to build knowledge\, skills and networks across Canada’s healthcare community to promote and deliver sustainable health systems. It is grounded in the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework (Dickson & Tholl\, 2014; 2020)\, and draws on various leadership and management theories\, models\, and methods to assess and strengthen relevant leadership capabilities. This course will be most useful for participants who have specific challenges or initiatives that they are working on in their healthcare setting.  \nAs part of CASCADES’ core training offerings\, this course is free of cost. \nCourse Enrolment\nThis course is designed for healthcare providers or administrators who are seeking to strengthen their knowledge and leadership capabilities and competencies to advance high quality\, low carbon\, climate resilient and sustainable health services and systems. In general\, therefore\, we discourage participation by individuals who are primarily trainees or researchers\, and prioritize participants working within care delivery organizations\, or associated governance and support organizations. We ask prospective participants to complete a brief statement of interest form to ensure that the course will serve their needs.  \n\nPrior knowledge of sustainable health systems is required; this requirement can be met by completing the CASCADES’ Introduction to Sustainable Health Systems online module (complete by January 16\, 2024) or equivalent (send certificate of completion for CASCADES’ Fundamentals of Sustainable Health Systems course)  \nAlumni of CASCADES’ Leadership Sprint (March 2023) are welcome and encouraged to participate in this new course to continue their leadership journey in sustainable health systems with new content and learning activities. \n\nCourse Format\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, with asynchronous online content & synchronous sessions. Importantly\, there are three core components to the course:  \n\nPre-work. Participants are asked to complete pre-work before the course starts\, to begin to identify change opportunities and assess their leadership capabilities \nFour Synchronous Sessions. Participants will engage in 4 “live” course sessions\, involving didactic & interactive content\, group work and mentorship. NB: Participants are asked to complete a small independent assignment prior to each session \nPost-work. Participants are asked to participate in at least one debriefing session held in September 2024\n\nCourse materials will be available through an online learning platform (accessible by January 9\, 2024). \nCourse Faculty\nFiona A Miller\, Professor\, Institute of Health Policy\, Management and Evaluation\, Dalla Lana School of Public Health & Director\, Collaborative Centre for Climate\, Health & Sustainable Care\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario and Director\, CASCADES  \nArianna Cruz\, Strategy & Innovation Lead\, CASCADES\, on secondment from her role as Regional Strategy and Quality Manager in the Quality and Patient Safety Department at Vancouver Coastal Health\, Vancouver\, BC  \nMark Cabaj\, President\, Here to There Consulting\, Edmonton\, Alberta & Associate\, Tamarack Institute  \nWendy Nelson\, Founder & Project Lead\, Vernissage Health Senior Fellow\, Institute of Health Policy\, Management and Evaluation\, Dalla Lana School of Public Health\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario  \nChristine Shea\, Director\, Quality Improvement & Patient Safety Program\, Institute of Health Policy\, Management and Evaluation\, Dalla Lana School of Public Health\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario  \nAccreditation\nCollege of Family Physicians of Canada – Mainpro+: This course (one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program) meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by Continuing Professional Development\, Temerty Faculty of Medicine\, University of Toronto for up to 10 Mainpro+ credits. \nRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 1: This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada\, approved by Continuing Professional Development\, Temerty Faculty of Medicine\, University of Toronto for up to a maximum of 10 hours. \nCanadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL): This course allows participants to earn credit toward the Health Leadership Specialty in Sustainable Health Systems as part of the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) Fellowship Select Program.  \nMore Information:\nhttps://cascadescanada.ca/event/leadership-for-change/
URL:https://cane-aiie.ca/event/leadership-for-change-toward-sustainable-health-systems-course/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Recommended
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cascades":MAILTO:cascades@utoronto.ca
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SUMMARY:Recalibrating Our Economic Compass: Embracing Circularity for a Healthy Planet
DESCRIPTION:A new economic paradigm is no longer a mere option but an urgent necessity. \nThe circular economy\, a model that mimics nature’s cyclical patterns\, offers a concrete path toward a sustainable and equitable future\, ushering in an era of resource stewardship and prosperity. \nCircularity concepts challenge the fundamental assumptions of our “take-make-dispose linear economic system. The transition to a circular economy will require a fundamental change in how we design\, produce\, consume\, and dispose of goods and services and view our planetary relations. This requires unprecedented collaboration among businesses\, governments\, and consumers. \nJoin the Security and Sustainability Forum and Routledge to engage in a meaningful dialogue with three seminal leaders in the field about the future of our economy and explore the pathways toward a more sustainable\, resilient\, and equitable global society. \nA pioneer in the circular economy field and founder of the Product Life Institute\, Walter Stahel is widely credited with coining the term “circular economy” in the 1970s. His prolific work\, including The Circular Economy – A Users Guide\, has laid the foundation and first floors for a paradigm shift away from the unsustainable linear model of “take-make-dispose” towards a circular one that emphasizes resource optimization\, regeneration\, and value preservation. \nSabine Oberhuber is an economist; together with Thomas Rau\, she cofounded Turntoo\, one of the first companies in the world to focus on the transition to a circular economy. The pair also authored Material Matters – Developing Business for a Circular Economy. \nThomas Rau is an architect\, entrepreneur\, innovator\, and leading thought leader on sustainability and the circular economy. The Dutch Architect of the Year in 2013 and winner of the ARC13 Oeuvre Award for his widespread contribution to promoting and realizing sustainable architect and intentionally delivered lectures\, TV documentaries\, TED talks\, and publications. \nMore Information\nhttps://www.tcan.ca/events-list/recalibrating-our-economic-compass-embracing-circularity-for-a-healthy-planet \nRegistration\nhttps://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3749273513345305432
URL:https://cane-aiie.ca/event/recalibrating-our-economic-compass-embracing-circularity-for-a-healthy-planet/
CATEGORIES:Recommended
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240118T130000
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SUMMARY:Opportunities for Battery-Powered Micro-Mobility in Health Care
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative we are excited to deliver three webinars to increase public and industry awareness\, knowledge and confidence in battery-powered micro-mobility (BPMM) solutions. \nJoin us for the first webinar in our ZEVAI project series\, as we welcome champions from the Yukon Home Care Program and Hillside Home for Special Care (Nova Scotia)\, to introduce their successful e-bike initiatives and share how BPMM devices have aided health care delivery. \nWe will also welcome Jane Hu from Cycling Without Age Canada to share their story and detail how other organizations can get involved in the program. \nIn this webinar you will learn:\n1. Two ways BPMM devices can be integrated into health care delivery\,\n2. How BPMM devices can improve staff and patient mental health\,\n3. Opportunities for BPMM to reduce a sites environmental footprint\, and\n4. How you can organise a Cycling Without Age program at your site or in your community. \nThe webinar will be recorded and sent to all registrants as well as be available on our website and YouTube channel. \nhttps://greenhealthcare.ca/micro-mobility/ \nRegistration\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NFwFZXRMSAmwL5NBuHL_zg#/registration
URL:https://cane-aiie.ca/event/opportunities-for-battery-powered-micro-mobility-in-health-care/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Recommended
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220927
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SUMMARY:World Environmental Health Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate on 26 September 2022\n \nTheme for the 2022\nWorld Environmental Health Day:\n\nStrengthening Environmental Health Systems\nfor the implementation of the\nSustainable Development Goals \nThe Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\, also known as the Global Goals\, were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty\, protect the planet\, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity now and in the future. \nThe 17 SDGs are integrated – they recognize that action in one area will affect outcomes in others\, and that development must balance social\, economic\, and environmental sustainability\, all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests. \nThe mission statement of the United Nations on SDGs is as follows:\n“A blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all people and the world by 2030.” \nEnvironmental Health plays a pivotal role in the implementation of these SDGs. It is interesting to note that Environmental Health fits into 7 SDGs\, 19 targets and 30 indicators of the SDGs. \nFurther information about the theme of 2022 \n\nHow to get involved \nMany activities are taking place around the Globe in connection to this big event. The IFEH wants as many as possible of the events in this connection to be known. And let us be clear – it doesn’t cost any thing to get your event displayed on this site. \nJust send information about your initiative to Hon IFEH Webmaster Henning Hansen webmaster@ifeh.org  \nGO TO OFFICIAL WEBSITE: \nhttps://www.ifeh.org/wehd/index.html \n 
URL:https://cane-aiie.ca/event/world-environmental-health-day/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:International Day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220609
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SUMMARY:Clean Air Day
DESCRIPTION:Clean Air day is on Wednesday\, June 8\, 2022\nClean Air Day is being celebrated this year on the second Wednesday of June. Air pollution represents a problem not just in Canada but all around the world. It has many adverse effects on our environment and our health. Polluted air can cause dangerous health conditions\, such as lung infections and pneumonia. It is especially crucial to fight against air pollution due to the spread of COVID-19. \nClean Air Day was established to remind people about the importance of reducing air pollution caused by cars\, factories\, and overconsumption of other types of energy. This day urges you to consider your impact on Earth and what you can do to reduce your carbon footprint. It also makes it ideal for learning about different degrees of air quality and various ways to protect yourself against air pollution. \nHow To Celebrate Clean Air Day\nThe most impactful thing you can do on Clean Air Day is to make a plan to reduce your own contributions to air pollution. Instead of driving\, try walking\, biking\, or using public transportation to get to your destinations. In addition\, you could plant a tree to help improve air quality. Spread awareness by talking to your friends and family about the importance of clean air. Better yet\, share your ideas and promote clean air in your social media posts using #CleanAirDay.
URL:https://cane-aiie.ca/event/clean-air-day/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:International Day
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SUMMARY:World Ocean Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate World Ocean Day June 8\, 2022!\nOne Ocean\,\nOne Climate\,\nOne Future – Together\n\nWant to participate in this year’s World Ocean Day? Whether you are already engaged in ocean conservation and climate relief efforts\, or you are just getting started\, let us know! We can help you plan your event\, publicize your activities to your community\, and highlight your work to the World Ocean Day network worldwide.\n\nWhen you lead or participate in World Ocean Day events and activities on and around 8 June\, you are both celebrating our blue planet and uniting with a global community of leaders and changemakers to make a real difference. By working together\, we can protect and restore our shared ocean and climate!\n\nGO TO OFFICIAL SITE:\nhttps://worldoceanday.org/ \nAVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD:\n\nEvent Planning Toolkit\nSocial Media Graphics\nPosters and Banners\n30 x 30 Campaign Materials\nMaterials for Kids\nCoastal Clean Up Guides
URL:https://cane-aiie.ca/event/world-ocean-day/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:International Day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220612
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SUMMARY:Canadian Environment Week
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Our Environment – June 5th to 11th\, 2022\nThe week starts with World Environment Day on June 5th \nhttps://www.worldenvironmentday.global/ \nCanadian Environment Week occurs each year during the week of June 5. It is meant to refocus Canadians’ attention on nature conservation\, preservation of natural resources\, and climate change. This celebration is a way for Canadian citizens to come together and celebrate protecting their beautiful natural environment. During this special week\, various campaigns raise awareness for biodiversity\, environment protection\, and watching wild spaces. These activities also include campaigns to promote recycling\, sustainable energy\, and environmentally friendly products. \nOrganizers of these events hope to motivate Canadian citizens to participate in conservation-focused actions such as cleaning up their neighbourhoods or investing in renewable energy. This week also emphasizes the need for citizens to be aware of minimizing their carbon footprint through recycling\, repurposing\, and reusing products. More actions citizens participate in for the Canadian Environment Week can follow are ridesharing\, biking to work\, or telecommuting. \nHow to Celebrate Canadian Environment Week\nCanadians have a special connection with nature and the environment. Here are some opportunities and ideas to help you celebrate Canada’s unparalleled natural beauty. \n\nDiscover nature around you\nLearn about Indigenous knowledge that has been handed down over thousands of years\nLearn practical tips and tools with the Pollution prevention resource finder\nFind out more about our commitment to conserve 25% of Canada’s lands and oceans by 2025\nDiscover our environment on our YouTube channel — watch videos on wildlife\, biodiversity\, protected areas and Indigenous conservation. Learn what you can do to protect our environment\nSpend time in a National Wildlife Area\, or a National Park\nLearn about Canada’s Natural Climate Solutions\, including planting 2 billion trees and restoring ecosystems\n\n\nFor Canadian citizens\, celebrating the national environment week includes: \n● Learning about the conservation of the natural environment\n● Participating in community gatherings to clean or restore public outdoor spaces\n● Protecting vulnerable biodiversity due to human encroachment \nOther means of celebrating this week include hiking through nature\, volunteering at an animal sanctuary\, or supporting a botanical garden. However you can\, the government encourages its citizens to support #CanadianEnvironmentWeek.  \nGO TO OFFICIAL SITE:\nhttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/canadian-environment-week.html
URL:https://cane-aiie.ca/event/canadian-environment-week/
CATEGORIES:International Day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220523
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SUMMARY:International day for Biological Diversity
DESCRIPTION:Honour Biodiversity – May 22\, 2022\n \nBuilding a shared future for all life\nAs the global community is called to re-examine our relationship to the natural world\, one thing is certain: despite all our technological advances we are completely dependent on healthy and vibrant ecosystems for our water\, food\, medicines\, clothes\, fuel\, shelter and energy\, just to name a few. \nThe theme in 2022 is “Building a shared future for all life”. Fitting within the context of the ongoing United Nations Decade on Restoration\, which highlights that biodiversity is the answer to several sustainable development challenges\, the slogan conveys the message that biodiversity is the foundation upon which we can build back better. \nFrom ecosystem-based approaches to climate and/or nature-based solutions to climate\, health issues\, food and water security and sustainable livelihoods\, biodiversity is the foundation upon which we can build back better. That is the main message from the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)\, key international instrument for sustainable development. \nYou can show support for biodiversity with the promotional materials for the Day. \nBiodiversity lab\, the best available spatial data for decision making\nThe project Biodiversity Lab\, launched in 2021\, provides decision makers with the best available spatial data to put nature at the center of sustainable development. Dive into its data and maps. \nWhen biodiversity has a problem\, humanity has a problem\nBiological diversity is often understood in terms of the wide variety of plants\, animals and microorganisms\, but it also includes genetic differences within each species — for example\, between varieties of crops and breeds of livestock — and the variety of ecosystems (lakes\, forest\, deserts\, agricultural landscapes) that host multiple kind of interactions among their members (humans\, plants\, animals). \nBiological diversity resources are the pillars upon which we build civilizations. Fish provide 20 per cent of animal protein to about 3 billion people. Over 80 per cent of the human diet is provided by plants. As many as 80 per cent of people living in rural areas in developing countries rely on traditional plant‐based medicines for basic healthcare. \nBut loss of biodiversity threatens all\, including our health. It has been proven that biodiversity loss could expand zoonoses – diseases transmitted from animals to humans- while\, on the other hand\, if we keep biodiversity intact\, it offers excellent tools to fight against pandemics like those caused by coronaviruses. \nWhile there is a growing recognition that biological diversity is a global asset of tremendous value to future generations\, the number of species is being significantly reduced by certain human activities. Given the importance of public education and awareness about this issue\, the UN decided to celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity annually. \nGO TO OFFICIAL WEBSITE:\nhttps://www.un.org/en/observances/biological-diversity-day \n  \nBiodiversity Day 2022 focuses on the new global biodiversity framework\, which will be adopted at the upcoming UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15). The campaign is a call to action for biodiversity. \nThe hashtag for overall biodiversity communications work in 2022 is #ForNature (available in other languages). Join us on social media to get all the updates: Facebook\, Twitter\, Instagram\, LinkedIn.
URL:https://cane-aiie.ca/event/international-day-for-biological-diversity/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:International Day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220423
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SUMMARY:Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n \nThis is the moment to change it all — the business climate\, the political climate\, and how we take action on climate. Now is the time for the unstoppable courage to preserve and protect our health\, our families\, our livelihoods… together\, we must Invest In Our Planet. \nBecause a green future is a prosperous future. \nWe need to act (boldly)\, innovate (broadly)\, and implement (equitably). It’s going to take all of us. All in. Businesses\, governments\, and citizens — everyone accounted for\, and everyone accountable. A partnership for the planet. \nAnd while there is still time to solve the climate crisis\, time to choose BOTH a prosperous and sustainable future\, and time to restore nature and build a healthy planet for our children and their children\, time is short. \nThe Earth Day 2022 Theme is Invest In Our Planet. What Will You Do?  Scroll down to find information on Earth Day events\, activities\, and what individuals and organizations can do to make a difference. \nFor Earth Day 2022\, together\, for everyone\, everything\, every day… \n#InvestInOurPlanet
URL:https://cane-aiie.ca/event/earth-day/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:International Day
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