Seniors for Climate

📣 Lobbying 101
Want to make your voice heard? Here’s what politicians actually respond to — and what turns them off.
Being informed, respectful, and solution-focused goes a long way in driving real climate action. 🌍💬

Learn more at seniorsforclimate.org 💚
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🚨 As momentum builds at #COP30 around a #JustTransition, PM Carney unveils a new batch of “projects of national interest” that threaten #climate & communities—a stark contrast to the global transition away from fossil fuels.

Read the full release with quotes from civil society: shorturl.at/qEK56

🌍 2025 proved what senior power can do - the power of seniors in action is unstoppable! 💪

Don’t miss out on 2026 — join Seniors for Climate and be part of the change our planet needs. Join us!

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LETTER: Youth climate activist urges leaders to prioritize science over politics 'Climate change is here, it is deadly, and it is stealing the dreams of young people like me'

LETTER: Youth climate activist urges leaders to prioritize science over politics www.baytoday.ca/letters-to-t... via @NorthBayToday
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Doughnut Economics Webinar about Sustainable Cities ONLINE Thur, Nov 13 7PM PST

Don't Miss This Webinar! Coming SOON! Thur, Nov 13 at 7PM PST ONLINE Doughnut Economics with Ben Geselbracht, Nanaimo City Councillor and FTF Okanagan.
Discover how Doughnut Economics can shape sustainable and effective local governance. Register to receive the link tinyurl.com/FTFODiscussion

🚨 Ten years after the #ParisAgreement, only 3% of climate finance supports #JustTransition policies.

Today, 1,000+ orgs from over 100 countries are calling for a Just Transition that makes climate work for the people who live its consequences.

Read & sign: shorturl.at/Gbjxu

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The art of lobbying - we can use our voice, influence, and networks to help Canada change course.✨

Below are some useful tips to remember when lobbying.
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Missing 1.5C climate target is a moral failure, UN chief tells Cop30 summit UN secretary general António Guterres urges opening session in Brazil to bring about a ‘fundamental paradigm shift’

“Every fraction of a degree means more hunger, displacement and loss – especially for those least responsible. This is moral failure – and deadly negligence,” he said.
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We’re stronger together! 💪

Seniors across Canada are using our voices for bold climate action — because it’s never too late to make a difference. 🌎🌻

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Why Nations That Bet on Renewables Will Win the Next Energy Era | OilPrice.com The more distributed your renewable base, the less you depend on foreign suppliers to feed your grid

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Lobbying 101 Toolkit Speak Up to Challenge Carney on Climate LOBBYING 101 TOOLKIT WHY LOBBYING? Lobbying is a way to engage politicians between elections. It’s an important part of community based ...

📢 YOUR VOICE MATTERS 📢

Our lobbying toolkit has everything you need: why lobbying matters, building support, scheduling meetings with your MP, phone📞 & email scripts📨, and message templates. Get started today!

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Canada's 2025 budget:

✅ invests in housing and infrastructure and promises to strengthen some climate regulations

😡 creates new LNG subsidies and doubles down on oil-and-gas handouts

🤡 completely ghosts nature funding.

Not the clear vision an "investment budget" demands.

Seniors CAN make a big impact on climate action! 🌍
With our partner @smallchangefund.bsky.social , we’re empowering seniors to:

✔️ Contact their MP
✔️ Advocate for fossil fuel divestment
✔️ Support renewable energy
✔️ Speak out for change

Join us: actionnetwork.org/forms/join-t...

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Developed countries’ #NDCs fail to deliver on ambition and equity.

Our new analysis shows:
❌No fair #ClimateFinance from developed to developing countries
❌No fossil fuel phase-out plans
❌No #JustTransition measures

🔗 Read: climatenetwork.org/resource/ndc...

Here’s what we found ⬇️

Meet your MP to fight locally for global climate action MPs will be back in their ridings from Nov 8-16. Meanwhile, COP 30, the next UN climate summit, takes place in Brazil from Nov 10-21. Will you join seniors across the country for a week of pressing ...

‼️Climate turning point.
With MPs in their ridings (Nov 8–16) and COP30 coming up (Nov 10–21), now is the time to act.🌎

Join seniors across Canada in calling on MPs for urgent climate action.
👉 Pledge: actionnetwork.org/forms/meet-y...

Toolkit, meeting tips & one-pager included.🌿
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Her message - Keep on Running
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A slide from our 2024 Planetary Health Presentation 🌍
Healthy Planet, Healthy People🌿

Illustration by Howard, C. shows how green actions—trees, clean energy, active transport & plant-rich diets—boost health. Seniors lead the way through gardens, mentorship & local climate action.
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As we wrap up the month, we’re sharing our final #DrawTheLine highlight — photos from Halifax.🌿🌎

Thank you all for sharing your photos so we can celebrate and share them with everyone!
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4 Youth Sue CPP Investments for Failing to Protect Pensions from Climate Risk Four youth from across Canada are suing the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board for failing to protect their pensions from climate risk, in what the Board is interpreting as an attack on the pension ...

4 Youth Sue CPP Investments for Failing to Protect Pensions from Climate Risk www.theenergymix.com/breaking-4-y...

Climate Change Made Hurricane Melissa Four Times More Likely, Study Suggests - Inside Climate News Unusually warm ocean temperatures fueled one of the worst hurricanes on record. New research finds climate change increased the storm’s likelihood.

Research suggests climate change played a significant role in Hurricane Melissa’s path of destruction.

Don’t ghost nature this season! Tell the feds Canada’s budget must protect nature – not cut it out. 👉 dsfdn.org/DontGhostNat...

Photos from Hamilton's rally and march on September 20th. #DrawtheLine 🌎🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

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UN Report on Countries Climate Targets (NDCs) offers “hope and stark warning” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 28th October 2025  UN Report on Countries Climate Targets (NDCs) offers “hope and stark warning” Bonn, Germany...

The UN 🇺🇳 released its official NDC Synthesis Report, offering both hope and a stark warning.

According to the report, current pledges collectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 17%. However, this is a fraction of the 60% reduction required to limit warming to 1.5°C.⁠

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Report Urges Canadian Companies to Plan for Climate Disruption Canadian businesses face all sorts of pressing challenges these days, but a new report argues climate transition plans are still crucial to their long-term success.

Report Urges Canadian Companies to Plan for Climate Disruption www.theenergymix.com/report-urges...

A Youth Climate Corps is exactly what Canada needs to meet the moment and prepare for the future—while leaving no one behind. 🌱🤝

🌿 S4C was at the Goderich Farmer’s Market on Sept 20th for #DrawtheLine.

Visitors wrote postcards to their MPs, made art, and created seed bombs to take home.

🌱Let’s plant ideas and actions for a greener future! 🌱
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Antigonish organized two awesome #DrawtheLine events:

1. A community art workshop (hosted by artist Nancy Turniawan).
2. A rally/march followed by a social.

Great work!🌎💪
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🌎Saskatoon showed up to #DrawTheLine!

They marched together downtown, lifted their voices with songs and powerful speeches, and sent a clear message: "enough is enough — our future is worth fighting for." ✊💚
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✨🌿 Photos from #DrawTheLine in North Bay!

The day began with a powerful Rally at City Hall, followed by an inspiring Teach-In at the North Bay Public Library Auditorium.🙌 Community, learning, and action for our planet! 🌎
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