Net Zero & You(th)

What is Net-Zero and You(th)?

We’ve partnered with the Net Zero Advisory Body and Environment and Climate Change Canada to create a new program that supports youth understanding and knowledge about Net-Zero called “Net Zero and You(th).”

Workshop Breakdown

Week 1 - Planting the Seed: We'll get to know each other, and familiarize ourselves with key concepts around the net zero movement, what Canada's net zero goals are, and how this relates to democracy.

Week 2 - Rooting Your Place in Stories: We'll reflect on our experiences with storytelling, and practice skills in effective storytelling and deep listening.

Week 3 - Growing Your Voice: We'll participate in activities to practice skills from previous weeks, brainstorm on next steps, and connect with and learn about other climate organizations.

At the end of the program youth will receive a Certificate of Completion: "Storytelling for Net-Zero".

As a part of this program, we're offering a free, 3-part workshop series (2-hour long sessions lasting 3 consecutive weeks). There will be four editions of these workshops, addressing the context of four provinces in Canada: Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia.

Participants will meet other youth interested in the environment and democracy, develop a foundation for understanding net zero, learn how to effectively tell net zero stories about their own experiences, and build specific skills for connecting with climate organizations.

Who is Net Zero & You(th) for?

Youth who:

Are between the ages 18-30
Are not familiar with the net-zero movement, but would like to learn more
Do not have climate action or organizing experience

Timeline

Quebec
January 29th, February 5th, February 12th, 2024

British Columbia
May 21st, May 27th, June 3rd 2024

Ontario
September 2024

Alberta
January 27th, February 3rd, February 10th (time TBD)

Language

The main language used during workshops will be English. There will be simultaneous interpretation available in French during Quebec workshops. There will also be closed captioning available via Zoom.

If you have any questions, you can reach out directly to [email protected].

Where

Online via Zoom (while workshops are hosted virtually, we highly encourage you to sign up for the province you are located in as the content will vary according to different provincial contexts)

What is Net-Zero and You(th)?

We’ve partnered with the Net Zero Advisory Body and Environment and Climate Change Canada to create a new program that supports youth understanding and knowledge about Net-Zero called “Net Zero and You(th).”

Workshop Breakdown

As a part of this program, we're offering a free, 3-part workshop series (2-hour long sessions lasting 3 consecutive weeks). There will be four editions of these workshops, addressing the context of four provinces in Canada: Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia.

Participants will meet other youth interested in the environment and democracy, develop a foundation for understanding net zero, learn how to effectively tell net zero stories about their own experiences, and build specific skills for connecting with climate organizations.

Who is Net Zero & You(th) for?

Timeline

Language

Where

Hear from our
NET ZERO & YOU(TH) PARTICIPANTS

“Thank you for providing the environment to have these discussions, and for teaching us such deeply important elements surrounding climate discussions, and sharing your knowledge with us.”

- BC Participant on increased knowledge surrounding Net Zero discussions

“…I learnt a lot about the power of mindful listening, deep canvassing and storytelling. I was gladly surprised and interested in learning of their importance to create a true impact [in policy making and climate activism]…”

- BC Participant on the impact of mindful listening, deep canvassing, and storytelling

“…I was surprised at how much I learned about deep learning and canvassing. It made me feel more confident in not knowing everything, but also more confident in engaging in curious and open-minded conversation with someone who might.”

- BC Participant on increased confidence through Net Zero & You(th) workshops

What is Net-Zero and You(th)?

We’ve partnered with the Net Zero Advisory Body and Environment and Climate Change Canada to create a new program that supports youth understanding and knowledge about Net-Zero called “Net Zero and You(th).”

Workshop Breakdown

As a part of this program, we're offering a free, 3-part workshop series (2-hour long sessions lasting 3 consecutive weeks). There will be four editions of these workshops, addressing the context of four provinces in Canada: Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia.

Participants will meet other youth interested in the environment and democracy, develop a foundation for understanding net zero, learn how to effectively tell net zero stories about their own experiences, and build specific skills for connecting with climate organizations.

Who is Net Zero & You(th) for?

Timeline

Language

Where

Hear from ourNET ZERO & YOU(TH) PARTICIPANTS

“Thank you for providing the environment to have these discussions, and for teaching us such deeply important elements surrounding climate discussions, and sharing your knowledge with us.”

- BC Participant on increased knowledge surrounding Net Zero discussions

“…I learnt a lot about the power of mindful listening, deep canvassing and storytelling. I was gladly surprised and interested in learning of their importance to create a true impact [in policy making and climate activism]…”

- BC Participant on the impact of mindful listening, deep canvassing, and storytelling

“…I was surprised at how much I learned about deep learning and canvassing. It made me feel more confident in not knowing everything, but also more confident in engaging in curious and open-minded conversation with someone who might.”

- BC Participant on increased confidence through Net Zero & You(th) workshops

Hear from our
NET ZERO & YOU(TH) PARTICIPANTS