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Join Canadian and international leaders, educators, practitioners, policymakers as we focus on the role of colleges and institutes in meeting the climate change commitments of the Paris Climate Accords.<\/p>\n

Over 2 days, up to 300 attendees from across Canada and around the world will gather to challenge the status quo, explore and envisage innovative solutions, and learn how domestic and international partnerships can and will work together to unleash the green potential of technical and vocational education and training (TVET).<\/p>\n

Objectives of the Forum<\/h2>\n
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  • Create<\/strong> tangible inspiration for all, regardless\u202fof size or budget of the institution through communication and awareness-raising.<\/li>\n
  • Empower<\/strong> behaviour\u202fchange that is within reach for all\u202fthrough collaborative projects and research.<\/li>\n
  • Equip<\/strong> delegates with the knowledge, skills and resources to address greenhouse gas emissions on campus and in curriculum.<\/li>\n
  • Explore<\/strong> opportunities to build climate resilience, integrating Indigenous knowledge about environmental guardianship and stewardship, nationally and internationally.<\/li>\n
  • Share<\/strong> insights into what it takes to unleash the potential of colleges and institutes to contribute to fighting climate change around the world, how creativity, flexibility, and innovation are behind our forward movement.<\/li>\n
  • Confirm<\/strong> the place of rural, remote and northern colleges and institutes\u202fin national climate policies and their pivotal role in training the workforce required to reach net zero.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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