This is a two-part ­episode that examines climate change and our current economic model. In part one, we’ll learn more about two of the industries that are some of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gases in Canada, and the shifts underway within these sectors to not only reduce emissions but to move towards net zero.

In part two, we’ll focus on greening the grid. We will look at how microgrids are part of building more local, climate-resilient energy infrastructure, and how these locally scaled smart grids can provide opportunities for community-owned and -produced power as well as Indigenous energy sovereignty.

Learn more about the experts interviewed this episode by visiting the following links (in order of appearance):

Brent Preston Farmer, The New Farm, https://thenewfarm.ca/ Director, Farmers for Climate Solutions, https://farmersforclimatesolutions.ca/ President, Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario, https://efao.ca/

Emma Jarratt Executive Editor, Electric Autonomy Canada https://electricautonomy.ca/

Dr. Christina Hoicka Canada Research Chair in Urban Planning for Climate Change Associate Professor, Geography and Civil Engineering, University of Victoria https://www.socialexergy.com/

Dr. Vidya Vankayala Director, Smart Microgrid Applied Research Team (SMART) British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) https://www.bcit.ca/applied-research/smart-microgrid/

Mary Warner Co-Executive Director, Finance & Operations, TREC Renewable Energy Co-op https://www.trec.on.ca/

Chris Henderson Founding Executive Director, Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE) Social Enterprise https://indigenouscleanenergy.com/

This is a two-part ­episode that examines climate change and our current economic model. In part one, we’ll learn more about two of the industries that are some of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gases in Canada, and the shifts underway within these sectors to not only reduce emissions but to move towards net zero.

In part two, we’ll focus on greening the grid. We will look at how microgrids are part of building more local, climate-resilient energy infrastructure, and how these locally scaled smart grids can provide opportunities for community-owned and -produced power as well as Indigenous energy sovereignty.

Learn more about the experts interviewed this episode by visiting the following links (in order of appearance):

Brent Preston Farmer, The New Farm, https://thenewfarm.ca/ Director, Farmers for Climate Solutions, https://farmersforclimatesolutions.ca/ President, Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario, https://efao.ca/

Emma Jarratt Executive Editor, Electric Autonomy Canada https://electricautonomy.ca/

Dr. Christina Hoicka Canada Research Chair in Urban Planning for Climate Change Associate Professor, Geography and Civil Engineering, University of Victoria https://www.socialexergy.com/

Dr. Vidya Vankayala Director, Smart Microgrid Applied Research Team (SMART) British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) https://www.bcit.ca/applied-research/smart-microgrid/

Mary Warner Co-Executive Director, Finance & Operations, TREC Renewable Energy Co-op https://www.trec.on.ca/

Chris Henderson Founding Executive Director, Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE) Social Enterprise https://indigenouscleanenergy.com/

This two-part ­episode examines the body of research on women, leadership, and systemic barriers that remain for women to reach parity with men. The aim is to find a working definition and understanding of how feminine leadership can help us tackle the looming issues of economic and social justice, and climate change that lie ahead. You will hear from stakeholders and emerging leaders engaged in the work of championing more inclusive and equitable leadership. Learn more about those interviewed by visiting the following links (in order of appearance): Stephanie Kwan Foresight Lead, Trends and Implications Section, Canada Revenue Agency Graduate, Strategic Foresight and Innovation Graduate Program, OCAD University http://openresearch.ocadu.ca/id/eprint/3402/1/Kwan_Stephanie_2021_MDes_SFI_MRP.pdf Laurissa Barnes-Roberts Service Design Lead, Government of British Columbia Graduate, Strategic Foresight and Innovation Graduate Program, OCAD University https://www.laurissa.me/mrp-research-study Patricia Graduate, Strategic Foresight and Innovation Graduate Program, OCAD University Angie Fleming Data Humanist, Coeuraj Graduate, Strategic Foresight and Innovation Graduate Program, OCAD University https://openresearch.ocadu.ca/id/eprint/3768/1/Fleming_Angie_2022_MDes_SFI_MRP.pdf Karen Campbell Director, Community Initiatives & Policy, Canadian Women's Foundation https://canadianwomen.org/ Steph Jeremie Project Director, In Good Company, YWCA Canada https://igcompany.ca/ Barb Wallace Executive Director, Girls Inc. of York Region https://girlsincyork.org/ Sarika Sinha Program Teaching Staff, Feminist Leadership For Justice, Equity and Ecology Program, Coady Institute, St. Francis Xavier University https://coady.stfx.ca/feminist-leadership-for-justice-equity-and-ecology/