Meet ACAP and the Clean Foundation: Webinar Jan. 15th
Live greener! Get informed about local climate action from two champion organizations committed to a greener and healthier future for all.
The Climate Change Task Force Unama'ki - Cape Breton Island is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, January 15th, from 5:30 - 6:30 PM. We will be joined by Kathleen Aikens, the Executive Director of ACAP Cape Breton, and Rob Harris, the Vice President of Program Delivery and Operations at the Clean Foundation. They will be presenting the work that they do and how you can get involved!
When: Wednesday, January 15th, from 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Where: Via Zoom
No registration needed! Click this link to access the webinar.
Kathleen Aikens joined the ACAP Cape Breton team as Executive Director in the spring of 2021. She is a committed problem solver, who enjoys working collaboratively to address environmental challenges. She holds a BSc. Biology (CBU); MSc Natural Resource Sciences (McGill); PhD Environment & Sustainability (USask).
What is ACAP?
ACAP Cape Breton is an environmental non-profit organization that offers the knowledge that Cape Bretoners need to make greener choices, and works directly on practical solutions that help protect and restore our natural environment.
The work spans four core areas: Habitat Restoration, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Education, and Waste Diversion.
They weave considerations of climate change adaptation and biodiversity conservation into all of their work.
ACAP offers a variety of services including forest and stream restoration, hands-on environmental education, special events, community cleanups, internship placements, volunteer opportunities and so much more!
Rob Harris is the Vice President of Program Delivery and Operations with the Clean Foundation. A Cape Breton champion, Rob is a lifelong Sydney resident with a passion for public history and music.
What is the Clean Foundation?
The Clean Foundation promotes green solutions for today and supports the environmental leaders of tomorrow. They are a Nova Scotia-based independent, non-governmental environmental charity that began in 1988. CLEAN's passion is providing the knowledge, tools and inspiration needed to encourage the actions that lead to positive environmental change.
The Clean Foundation supports the fair transition to a cleaner economy and greener society. To achieve this, they work collaboratively with our many partners to:
- Reduce energy poverty
- Promote social equity and support historically marginalized communities
- Develop the clean economy workforce
- Protect the natural environment
- Educate and promote action on climate change
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