CA3: Climate Action and Advocacy on the Airwaves Podcasts

Explore how raising awareness about sustainability and equipping young minds with the skills and tools to take action are essential in preserving their future and building a resilient earth. Join Emily Babcock as she delves into the significance of educating Alberta’s youth on climate change.

Join Paige Eaglesham as she explains how climate cafes encourage and open the opportunity for meaningful conversations, connections, and collective action in the face of climate change to take place. Discover how these gatherings are a safe space for individuals to share their experiences and anxiety while building a supportive community.

Step into the role of faith-based organizations in Southern Alberta as they blend faith with sustainability to combat climate change. Join Angele Alami as she showcases how Christian congregations are embracing stewardship and collective action to honour creation and build a hopeful future.

Navigate the 2023 Northwest Territories wildfires and the challenges that the unhoused evacuees faced. Hosted by Diana Ly, join her as she examines climate change, systemic barriers and the urgent need for trauma-informed solutions for vulnerable populations.

Settle into the inspiring efforts of Alberta’s youth as they take the initiative to combat climate change through advocacy, sustainability and collective action. Join Sheikh Sabrina Ahmed as she showcases how young activists are building a greener future despite significant challenges through initiatives such as Friday’s for Future Calgary and Calgary Climate Hub.

Dive into the need for a just transition that provides equity, sustainability, indigenous sovereignty, and collective action to build a better future for all. Join Rachel Pettigew as she explains the limitations of Calgary’s climate strategy and the concept of “net zero”.

Sewak Subedi Gautam explores food insecurity in Calgary and beyond. Join her as she examines some of the root causes of food insecurity such as poverty, climate change, and economic challenges while highlighting local initiatives and sustainable solutions that are aimed at building a hunger-free future for all.

Navigate repair's environmental and social benefits while understanding throwaway culture's challenges. Join Natalie Calles as she demonstrates how repair exchange events in Calgary connect communities and empower individuals to fix broken items instead of throwing them away.

Explore the devastation of the 2013 floods that had long-lasting effects on several communities in Southern Alberta. Join Andrea Murphy, who will delve into the role of social work in environmental disasters while highlighting green social work, indigenous knowledge and community resilience as foundational tools for climate action and recovery.

Discover how Indigenous knowledge and nature-based solutions inform climate action. Hosted by Simon Evans, this episode explores shelterbelt projects, resilience, decolonization, and sustainable progress.

Enter the world of community gardens and explore how they combat food insecurity while encouraging community resilience. Join Suraj Khatiwada as he blends his personal experiences with local initiatives to demonstrate the power of community gardening.