Sarah Williams
Beaver Staff
For anyone wondering how to broach the topic of climate change with family or friends, local environmental group Friends of the Napanee River and Salmon River present a forthcoming talk from Betty Plewes of Climate Legacy Canada on Feb. 8.
Plewes will explain how the public, particularly seniors, can use their voice to influence the climate agenda across all levels of society, drawing upon their considerable life experiences.
While climage change and the subsequent energy transition can feel distant for many, help is needed to convey the severity of the situation, according to the Friends of the Napanee River. At this event, Plewes will provide the necessary tools to address major obstacles to engaging Canadians on the urgency of climate change action.
Plewes has dedicated much of her life to volunteerism especially with a long-term interest in Africa, gender and non-governmental organizations. She has been a long-time member of Canadian Universities Services Overseas (CUSO International). For nearly a decade, she was President and CEO of the Canadian Council for International Co-operation, acting as spokesperson for 100 members of the Council with the media, Parliament and the public. In 1995, Plewes helped create the Canadian Voluntary Sector Roundtable to strengthen the voice of Canada’s voluntary sector with the federal government.
This event is the fourth in the Friends of Napanee River and Friends of Salmon River Winter Speaker Series. To register for this free event, please visit FriendsNapaneeRiver.ca or contact info@FriendsNapaneeRiver.ca.