Fostering Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) in Canada
National Conversations
Over the past year, I have engaged more deeply with national policy analysts both in the Federal government, First Nations, and in community based organizations. I am now at the point where I am doing more formal briefings in these contexts. I thank both MLA Adam Olsen and MP Elizabeth May for their support in connecting me with folks across both Canadian and B.C. contexts. I'm also very excited about CAN-RAC's work on the Pathways to Zero ACE learning efforts for policy makers.
I was also honoured to be invited into work with the national higher education community around climate change education for teacher education efforts that are unfolding, Accelerating Climate Change Education in Teacher Education in Canada
Work
Expert consultant, National Roundtable: Climate Change Education in Teacher Education, Thursday, November 23, 2023.
2020-present Climate Caucus, Canada
Recent Publications
Morrison, D. L. & Cameron, C. (2021). The “us” in climate justice: Act with community in your heart and mind. Saving Earth for Kids Magazine, Volume 1, Summer 2021, p.20-21.
Bowman, T. & Morrison, D. (2021). Will the Canada-US climate meeting accelerate community engagement? OpEd for the National Observer, Canada, March 9, 2021. Retrieve from https://www.nationalobserver.com/2021/03/09/opinion/will-canada-us-climate-meeting-accelerate-community-empowerment
Morrison, D. & Bowman, T. (2021). Engaging the people in just climate action. Spring issue 2021, Saving Earth Magazine.
British Columbia Conversations and Network Building
There is an abundance of grassroots climate efforts across B.C.; however, in terms of ACE work there is little coordination. Having spent a few years to familiarize with those involved in this work currently, I have worked with Guy Dauncey, Heather Baitz, and Jane Devonshire to begin a BC based Climate Action Network to help foster such coordination.
Work
BC Climate Action Network, with Guy Dauncey, Heather Baitz, and Jane Devonshire. Co-designed and planned initiation of a provincial grassroots network to coordinate and share learning and action around climate justice efforts. Launch meeting on January 23, 2021. https://bcclimateactionnetwork.ca/
2020-present BC Climate Alliance, Canada
As the Salish Sea is my home, I have extensive activity in this region. Please go to the Climate Action and Governance in the Salish Sea page to find out more about this work.