Climate Action Figures

John Whidden

A safe place for youth to share steps they are taking to mitigate climate change.

  1. 2025-11-04

    Season 3, Episode 6: Emma

    In this episode of Climate Action Figures, host John Whidden introduces Emma, a representative from Re.Climate, an organization dedicated to climate change communications and research based at Carleton University in Ottawa. The discussion covers innovative recycling tips, effective communication strategies on climate change, and the importance of incorporating indigenous perspectives into climate action strategies. Emma shares her insights on a key project, Climate Ready Prairies, focused on helping communities adapt to extreme weather. She also delves into her PhD research on people's emotional connections with urban trees and their importance beyond environmental benefits. Emma emphasizes the role of human relationships in climate action and shares personal stories that inspire hope and community engagement. 00:00 Welcome to Climate Action Figures 00:27 QuickFix: Mike's Recycling Story 00:52 Meet Emma from Re.Climate 01:47 Re.Climate's Mission and Projects 03:15 Climate Ready Prairies and Indigenous Collaboration 06:00 Tips for Talking About Climate Change 13:25 Emma's PhD Research on Trees 20:15 Emma's Personal Climate Actions 21:24 Closing Thoughts and Hope for the Future https://climatewest.ca/ Building Prairie Resilience: helping communities to prepare for a changed and changing climate. https://sevgen.ca/ https://www.sandralamouche.com/ climateactionfigures@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/climateactionfigures https://www.instagram.com/climateactionfigures/ https://www.youtube.com/@ClimateActionFigures

    23 min
  2. 2025-10-28

    Season 3, Episode 5: Brett

    In this final part of the Climate Action Figures series, John Whidden introduces Brett Weighill, a school administrator at Piikani Nation Secondary School. The episode highlights First Nations wisdom in sustainable practices, specifically focusing on a student-led greenhouse project involving traditional plants like sweetgrass. Brett shares his journey from aspiring ethnobotanist to facilitating this initiative, emphasizing the importance of cultural context in environmental research. The episode also features the involvement of Piikani students such as Gracie and MJ, highlighting the significance of integrating cultural education within scientific pursuits. 00:00 Introduction to Climate Action Figures 00:37 QuickFix: Be Food Smart 01:11 Meet Brett Weighill 02:14 Brett's Journey to Piikani Nation 05:35 Developing the Sweetgrass Program 10:39 Challenges and Successes 15:00 First Nations Perspectives on Environmentalism 26:52 The Role of Youth in Climate Action 29:49 Conclusion and Call to Action https://thenarwhal.ca/piikani-nation-sweetgrass/ https://www.goodplanetproject.com/profiles/resilienceinstitute, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCw7XOesKDM https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/microbiology/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1384204/full https://www.facebook.com/people/PBOES/61565067209886/?_rdr, https://piikani.ca/ https://clean50.com/media-release-canadas-top-sustainability-award-releases-list-of-top-25-sustainability-projects-completed-across-canada-over-the-past-2-years/ climateactionfigures@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/climateactionfigures https://www.instagram.com/climateactionfigures/ https://www.youtube.com/@ClimateActionFigures

    31 min
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