Climate Emergency Unit
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Mobilizing Canada for the climate emergency 🤝
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Learn more: www.davidsuzukiinstitute.ca/ceu
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Learn more: www.davidsuzukiinstitute.ca/ceu
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On Dec 3, the CEU bid farewell to friends and allies as our five-year project with the David Suzuki Institute came to a close.
We reflected on lessons learned, celebrated the coalitions carrying this work forward & released resources we hope will strengthen climate advocacy for years to come.
We reflected on lessons learned, celebrated the coalitions carrying this work forward & released resources we hope will strengthen climate advocacy for years to come.
We're in a climate emergency. But what does real climate emergency leadership look like?
The Climate Emergency Unit developed the 6 Markers of Climate Emergency to assess whether governments & institutions are acting at true emergency speed & scale.
See the 🧵 below to watch clips on the 6 markers.
The Climate Emergency Unit developed the 6 Markers of Climate Emergency to assess whether governments & institutions are acting at true emergency speed & scale.
See the 🧵 below to watch clips on the 6 markers.
December 18, 2025 at 10:31 PM
We're in a climate emergency. But what does real climate emergency leadership look like?
The Climate Emergency Unit developed the 6 Markers of Climate Emergency to assess whether governments & institutions are acting at true emergency speed & scale.
See the 🧵 below to watch clips on the 6 markers.
The Climate Emergency Unit developed the 6 Markers of Climate Emergency to assess whether governments & institutions are acting at true emergency speed & scale.
See the 🧵 below to watch clips on the 6 markers.
🚨 Final episode of Break in Case of Emergency: What you need to know about immigration and unemployment
Juan Vargas Alba and community organizer Karina Villada discuss the myths and scapegoating around immigration, migrant workers and unemployment.
🎧 Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/2451788/epis...
Juan Vargas Alba and community organizer Karina Villada discuss the myths and scapegoating around immigration, migrant workers and unemployment.
🎧 Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/2451788/epis...
December 18, 2025 at 9:39 PM
🚨 Final episode of Break in Case of Emergency: What you need to know about immigration and unemployment
Juan Vargas Alba and community organizer Karina Villada discuss the myths and scapegoating around immigration, migrant workers and unemployment.
🎧 Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/2451788/epis...
Juan Vargas Alba and community organizer Karina Villada discuss the myths and scapegoating around immigration, migrant workers and unemployment.
🎧 Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/2451788/epis...
🌎 Our 6 Markers of Climate Emergency podcast series is out now!
Across six episodes, the series offers a practical, big-picture framework for responding to the climate crisis at the speed and scale it demands.
🎧 Listen to the full series now: www.davidsuzukiinstitute.ca/break-in-cas...
Across six episodes, the series offers a practical, big-picture framework for responding to the climate crisis at the speed and scale it demands.
🎧 Listen to the full series now: www.davidsuzukiinstitute.ca/break-in-cas...
December 15, 2025 at 3:22 PM
🌎 Our 6 Markers of Climate Emergency podcast series is out now!
Across six episodes, the series offers a practical, big-picture framework for responding to the climate crisis at the speed and scale it demands.
🎧 Listen to the full series now: www.davidsuzukiinstitute.ca/break-in-cas...
Across six episodes, the series offers a practical, big-picture framework for responding to the climate crisis at the speed and scale it demands.
🎧 Listen to the full series now: www.davidsuzukiinstitute.ca/break-in-cas...
Our 6-Marker series closes with Ep. 6, which explores Indigenous rights and leadership in real climate emergency action. Erin Blondeau, Janelle Lapointe, Serena Mendizabal, and Seth Klein discuss sovereignty and community-driven solutions.
🎧 Listen to Episode 6: www.buzzsprout.com/2451788/epis...
🎧 Listen to Episode 6: www.buzzsprout.com/2451788/epis...
December 9, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Our 6-Marker series closes with Ep. 6, which explores Indigenous rights and leadership in real climate emergency action. Erin Blondeau, Janelle Lapointe, Serena Mendizabal, and Seth Klein discuss sovereignty and community-driven solutions.
🎧 Listen to Episode 6: www.buzzsprout.com/2451788/epis...
🎧 Listen to Episode 6: www.buzzsprout.com/2451788/epis...
Ep 5 of our 6-part podcast examines what it means to leave no one behind in the climate transition. Erin Blondeau, Jim Stanford, Anjali Appadurai, and Seth Klein discuss solidarity, justice, and how workers and communities can be supported.
🎧 Listen to Episode 5: www.buzzsprout.com/2451788/epis...
🎧 Listen to Episode 5: www.buzzsprout.com/2451788/epis...
December 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Ep 5 of our 6-part podcast examines what it means to leave no one behind in the climate transition. Erin Blondeau, Jim Stanford, Anjali Appadurai, and Seth Klein discuss solidarity, justice, and how workers and communities can be supported.
🎧 Listen to Episode 5: www.buzzsprout.com/2451788/epis...
🎧 Listen to Episode 5: www.buzzsprout.com/2451788/epis...
Episode 4 of our 6 Markers podcast highlights the importance of honest climate communication. Erin Blondeau, Donya Ziaee, Chris Hatch, and Seth Klein discuss truth-telling, the media landscape, and what leadership requires.
🎧Listen to Episode 4: www.buzzsprout.com/2451788/epis...
🎧Listen to Episode 4: www.buzzsprout.com/2451788/epis...
December 9, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Episode 4 of our 6 Markers podcast highlights the importance of honest climate communication. Erin Blondeau, Donya Ziaee, Chris Hatch, and Seth Klein discuss truth-telling, the media landscape, and what leadership requires.
🎧Listen to Episode 4: www.buzzsprout.com/2451788/epis...
🎧Listen to Episode 4: www.buzzsprout.com/2451788/epis...
Episode 3 of our 6-part special podcast looks at why voluntary measures are not enough for real climate action. Erin Blondeau, Dr. Melissa Lem and Seth Klein discuss what mandatory action requires.
🎧 Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/2451788/epis...
🎧 Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/2451788/epis...
December 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Episode 3 of our 6-part special podcast looks at why voluntary measures are not enough for real climate action. Erin Blondeau, Dr. Melissa Lem and Seth Klein discuss what mandatory action requires.
🎧 Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/2451788/epis...
🎧 Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/2451788/epis...
In our new 6-Markers podcast series, episode 2 explores how new public institutions can drive real climate action. Erin Blondeau, Alex Himelfarb, Linda McQuaig, and Seth Klein discuss what Canada can create now.
Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/2451788/epis...
Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/2451788/epis...
December 9, 2025 at 1:54 PM
In our new 6-Markers podcast series, episode 2 explores how new public institutions can drive real climate action. Erin Blondeau, Alex Himelfarb, Linda McQuaig, and Seth Klein discuss what Canada can create now.
Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/2451788/epis...
Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/2451788/epis...
Episode 1 of our 6 markers podcast looks at why real climate action means investing at the scale of the crisis. Erin Blondeau, Seth Klein, and Caroline Brouillette break it down.
🎧 Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/2451788/epis...
🎧 Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/2451788/epis...
December 9, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Episode 1 of our 6 markers podcast looks at why real climate action means investing at the scale of the crisis. Erin Blondeau, Seth Klein, and Caroline Brouillette break it down.
🎧 Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/2451788/epis...
🎧 Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/2451788/epis...
The Climate Emergency Unit is releasing one of our final resources: a podcast series on the 6 Markers of Climate Emergency, hosted by Erin Blondeau with Seth Klein & leading thinkers and organizers from across the country.
🎧 Listen to the full series: www.davidsuzukiinstitute.ca/break-in-cas...
🎧 Listen to the full series: www.davidsuzukiinstitute.ca/break-in-cas...
December 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The Climate Emergency Unit is releasing one of our final resources: a podcast series on the 6 Markers of Climate Emergency, hosted by Erin Blondeau with Seth Klein & leading thinkers and organizers from across the country.
🎧 Listen to the full series: www.davidsuzukiinstitute.ca/break-in-cas...
🎧 Listen to the full series: www.davidsuzukiinstitute.ca/break-in-cas...
🔥 The climate emergency is here and now. Are governments acting with real urgency? Our 12-minute video explains the 6 Markers of Climate Emergency Action.
Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJdK...
Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJdK...
December 4, 2025 at 8:35 PM
🔥 The climate emergency is here and now. Are governments acting with real urgency? Our 12-minute video explains the 6 Markers of Climate Emergency Action.
Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJdK...
Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJdK...
On Dec 3, the CEU bid farewell to friends and allies as our five-year project with the David Suzuki Institute came to a close.
We reflected on lessons learned, celebrated the coalitions carrying this work forward & released resources we hope will strengthen climate advocacy for years to come.
We reflected on lessons learned, celebrated the coalitions carrying this work forward & released resources we hope will strengthen climate advocacy for years to come.
December 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM
On Dec 3, the CEU bid farewell to friends and allies as our five-year project with the David Suzuki Institute came to a close.
We reflected on lessons learned, celebrated the coalitions carrying this work forward & released resources we hope will strengthen climate advocacy for years to come.
We reflected on lessons learned, celebrated the coalitions carrying this work forward & released resources we hope will strengthen climate advocacy for years to come.
🌎 You’ve seen the headlines – #COP30 has wrapped up in Belém, Brazil, and the final outcome – called the ‘Belém Political Package’ – is a hard-fought agreement with some seeds of hope for an equitable Just Transition.
Here’s our final update and analysis on the outcome of this conference.
Here’s our final update and analysis on the outcome of this conference.
Newsletter #3: A big win, a big loss at COP30
COP30 has wrapped up in Belém, Brazil, and the final outcome – called the ‘Belém Political Package’ – is a hard-fought agreement with some seeds of hope for an equitable Just Transition.
350.org
November 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🌎 You’ve seen the headlines – #COP30 has wrapped up in Belém, Brazil, and the final outcome – called the ‘Belém Political Package’ – is a hard-fought agreement with some seeds of hope for an equitable Just Transition.
Here’s our final update and analysis on the outcome of this conference.
Here’s our final update and analysis on the outcome of this conference.
🌎 Check out the latest edition of our COP30 Dispatch: Final Stages, published last week.
And keep an eye out for a final update from us soon with a more in-depth analysis of the final COP decision, reflections from the Peoples’ Summit, and what it all means for our important Fair Shares work.
And keep an eye out for a final update from us soon with a more in-depth analysis of the final COP decision, reflections from the Peoples’ Summit, and what it all means for our important Fair Shares work.
COP 30 – Newsletter #2: COP30 – Final Stages
Phew! COP30 is progressing at breakneck speed while 50,000 delegates (of which 1600+ are fossil fuel lobbyists) try to keep up. We’ll provide more in-depth analysis after the conference ends, but for ...
350.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
🌎 Check out the latest edition of our COP30 Dispatch: Final Stages, published last week.
And keep an eye out for a final update from us soon with a more in-depth analysis of the final COP decision, reflections from the Peoples’ Summit, and what it all means for our important Fair Shares work.
And keep an eye out for a final update from us soon with a more in-depth analysis of the final COP decision, reflections from the Peoples’ Summit, and what it all means for our important Fair Shares work.
Join us on December 4 for the second Suzuki Sessions: The Clean Power Opportunity.
Hear how an east-west clean electricity grid led by Indigenous and community renewables could benefit communities nationwide, and what it takes to make it real.
👉 Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Hear how an east-west clean electricity grid led by Indigenous and community renewables could benefit communities nationwide, and what it takes to make it real.
👉 Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Suzuki Sessions: The Clean Power Opportunity . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
In this exciting new series of online gatherings, David Suzuki and esteemed leaders discuss the most important issues and opportunities for action on climate and environmental justice.
The Suzuki S...
us02web.zoom.us
November 20, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Join us on December 4 for the second Suzuki Sessions: The Clean Power Opportunity.
Hear how an east-west clean electricity grid led by Indigenous and community renewables could benefit communities nationwide, and what it takes to make it real.
👉 Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Hear how an east-west clean electricity grid led by Indigenous and community renewables could benefit communities nationwide, and what it takes to make it real.
👉 Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🙌 The Youth Climate Corps has been shortlisted for the 2025 Good Fight Prize. Honoured to see this campaign recognized alongside others fighting for decent jobs, economic justice, and a livable future!
See the other finalists & learn more about the Atkinson Foundation's Good Fight Prize:
See the other finalists & learn more about the Atkinson Foundation's Good Fight Prize:
The Prize – Good Fight Prize for Decent Work
Campaigns for decent work invite us to move in a hopeful direction.
They support the daily work of standing up for what we value, even when it’s difficult to see a finish line. They create a spotlig...
goodfightprize.ca
November 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
🙌 The Youth Climate Corps has been shortlisted for the 2025 Good Fight Prize. Honoured to see this campaign recognized alongside others fighting for decent jobs, economic justice, and a livable future!
See the other finalists & learn more about the Atkinson Foundation's Good Fight Prize:
See the other finalists & learn more about the Atkinson Foundation's Good Fight Prize:
We are not living in an era of optional climate policy. We are living in an era of planetary limits where the choices we make in city halls will determine the world our children inherit, @carolmliao.bsky.social and @naomiaklein.bsky.social write. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/13/o...
Vancouver’s climate leadership is a promise we can’t break
Eliminating the city’s climate and sustainability department is a betrayal of our collective future, write Carol Liao and Naomi Klein
www.nationalobserver.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
We are not living in an era of optional climate policy. We are living in an era of planetary limits where the choices we make in city halls will determine the world our children inherit, @carolmliao.bsky.social and @naomiaklein.bsky.social write. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/13/o...
🎙️ In our new podcast episode, Seth Klein explains why the budget’s bet on carbon pricing, tax credits, and “decarbonized oil” won’t meet the moment.
For more on #Budget2025 & what it means for climate, housing, and tax policy, listen here: www.climateemergencyunit.ca/podcast
For more on #Budget2025 & what it means for climate, housing, and tax policy, listen here: www.climateemergencyunit.ca/podcast
November 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🎙️ In our new podcast episode, Seth Klein explains why the budget’s bet on carbon pricing, tax credits, and “decarbonized oil” won’t meet the moment.
For more on #Budget2025 & what it means for climate, housing, and tax policy, listen here: www.climateemergencyunit.ca/podcast
For more on #Budget2025 & what it means for climate, housing, and tax policy, listen here: www.climateemergencyunit.ca/podcast
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Re-upping this 🧵 from when Ksi Lisims LNG was given enviro approval.
The downstream emissions from Ksi Lisims will be roughly equivalent to 5% of Canada's TOTAL domestic GHG emissions. This is a carbon bomb - a willful act of arson.
Mark Carney simply does not get the climate emergency... 👇
The downstream emissions from Ksi Lisims will be roughly equivalent to 5% of Canada's TOTAL domestic GHG emissions. This is a carbon bomb - a willful act of arson.
Mark Carney simply does not get the climate emergency... 👇
This Ksi Lisims LNG approval is terrible news.
"It's hard to believe that we're moving ahead in B.C. with climate-destroying LNG projects in the midst of a climate crisis," said Tara Marsden, sustainability director for the Gitanyow hereditary chiefs.
Yup.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"It's hard to believe that we're moving ahead in B.C. with climate-destroying LNG projects in the midst of a climate crisis," said Tara Marsden, sustainability director for the Gitanyow hereditary chiefs.
Yup.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
$10B LNG project in northwest B.C. gets environmental certificate despite opposition | CBC News
The Ksi Lisims LNG terminal project, about 80 kilometres north of Prince Rupert, B.C., has received a provincial environmental assessment certificat — a critical step for the megaproject despite conce...
www.cbc.ca
November 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Re-upping this 🧵 from when Ksi Lisims LNG was given enviro approval.
The downstream emissions from Ksi Lisims will be roughly equivalent to 5% of Canada's TOTAL domestic GHG emissions. This is a carbon bomb - a willful act of arson.
Mark Carney simply does not get the climate emergency... 👇
The downstream emissions from Ksi Lisims will be roughly equivalent to 5% of Canada's TOTAL domestic GHG emissions. This is a carbon bomb - a willful act of arson.
Mark Carney simply does not get the climate emergency... 👇
🚨 Ksi Lisims LNG has been sent to the federal Major Projects Office.
If built, it would be Canada’s second-largest LNG terminal. But concerns remain about First Nations consent, long-term economic risks, and the 33 million tonnes of climate pollution it would drive.
Key coverage below (🧵)
If built, it would be Canada’s second-largest LNG terminal. But concerns remain about First Nations consent, long-term economic risks, and the 33 million tonnes of climate pollution it would drive.
Key coverage below (🧵)
November 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
🚨 Ksi Lisims LNG has been sent to the federal Major Projects Office.
If built, it would be Canada’s second-largest LNG terminal. But concerns remain about First Nations consent, long-term economic risks, and the 33 million tonnes of climate pollution it would drive.
Key coverage below (🧵)
If built, it would be Canada’s second-largest LNG terminal. But concerns remain about First Nations consent, long-term economic risks, and the 33 million tonnes of climate pollution it would drive.
Key coverage below (🧵)
🌎 #COP30 is here, and so is our coverage.
The Climate Emergency Unit & @350.org have teamed up to deliver COP30 Dispatch, a weekly newsletter providing news & analysis of COP30 as it unfolds in Belém, Brazil.
📫 Subscribe to our LinkedIn Newsletter: www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...
The Climate Emergency Unit & @350.org have teamed up to deliver COP30 Dispatch, a weekly newsletter providing news & analysis of COP30 as it unfolds in Belém, Brazil.
📫 Subscribe to our LinkedIn Newsletter: www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...
COP30 Dispatch | LinkedIn
Weekly coverage of COP30 in Belém, Brazil, including key issues, voices & actions from COP30. Coverage by 350.org & CEU.
www.linkedin.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
🌎 #COP30 is here, and so is our coverage.
The Climate Emergency Unit & @350.org have teamed up to deliver COP30 Dispatch, a weekly newsletter providing news & analysis of COP30 as it unfolds in Belém, Brazil.
📫 Subscribe to our LinkedIn Newsletter: www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...
The Climate Emergency Unit & @350.org have teamed up to deliver COP30 Dispatch, a weekly newsletter providing news & analysis of COP30 as it unfolds in Belém, Brazil.
📫 Subscribe to our LinkedIn Newsletter: www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...
ICYMI: After years of organizing, the Youth Climate Corps officially broke through and was included in Budget 2025.
It’s a major win for the hundreds of young people and allies who fought for good, green jobs, and just the beginning of what’s possible.
🔗 Read our full response:
It’s a major win for the hundreds of young people and allies who fought for good, green jobs, and just the beginning of what’s possible.
🔗 Read our full response:
Youth Climate Corps breaks into Federal Budget 2025 — The Campaign for a Youth Climate Corps
After many years of campaigning, the Youth Climate Corps has finally broken through, announced as a new public program in Federal Budget 2025.
www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca
November 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM
ICYMI: After years of organizing, the Youth Climate Corps officially broke through and was included in Budget 2025.
It’s a major win for the hundreds of young people and allies who fought for good, green jobs, and just the beginning of what’s possible.
🔗 Read our full response:
It’s a major win for the hundreds of young people and allies who fought for good, green jobs, and just the beginning of what’s possible.
🔗 Read our full response:
🌎 COP30 has started! We're here to provide you with clear info & analysis amidst the headlines.
👉 Read our first dispatch: 350.org/canada/cop30...
In this issue: What’s at stake, COP30 Peoples Summit, 2025 Federal Budget analysis, Fair Shares resources, and ways to take action.
@350.org
👉 Read our first dispatch: 350.org/canada/cop30...
In this issue: What’s at stake, COP30 Peoples Summit, 2025 Federal Budget analysis, Fair Shares resources, and ways to take action.
@350.org
COP30 – An uphill climb and an opportunity for movements
Here we are, ten years after the Paris Agreement was signed. Monday is Day 1 of COP30, held in Belém, Brazil, and we want to give you some easily accessible information and analysis amidst the chaotic...
350.org
November 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
🌎 COP30 has started! We're here to provide you with clear info & analysis amidst the headlines.
👉 Read our first dispatch: 350.org/canada/cop30...
In this issue: What’s at stake, COP30 Peoples Summit, 2025 Federal Budget analysis, Fair Shares resources, and ways to take action.
@350.org
👉 Read our first dispatch: 350.org/canada/cop30...
In this issue: What’s at stake, COP30 Peoples Summit, 2025 Federal Budget analysis, Fair Shares resources, and ways to take action.
@350.org
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I won't be in Brazil this year but I'll be your trusty curator of what's really important amidst the noise of it all.
We're doing a series of #COP30 newsletter updates unpacking important decisions & amplifying key voices on the ground🦋
➡️350.org/fairshare to sign the petition & get the updates.
We're doing a series of #COP30 newsletter updates unpacking important decisions & amplifying key voices on the ground🦋
➡️350.org/fairshare to sign the petition & get the updates.
🌎 COP30 is underway in Belém, Brazil! Over the next 3 weeks, we will be sharing updates on negotiations & reflections on what it all means for global climate justice.
👉 Sign the Fair Shares Platform & receive our #COP30 coverage: 350.org/fairshare
cc: @350.org @350canada.bsky.social
👉 Sign the Fair Shares Platform & receive our #COP30 coverage: 350.org/fairshare
cc: @350.org @350canada.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
I won't be in Brazil this year but I'll be your trusty curator of what's really important amidst the noise of it all.
We're doing a series of #COP30 newsletter updates unpacking important decisions & amplifying key voices on the ground🦋
➡️350.org/fairshare to sign the petition & get the updates.
We're doing a series of #COP30 newsletter updates unpacking important decisions & amplifying key voices on the ground🦋
➡️350.org/fairshare to sign the petition & get the updates.
🌎 COP30 is underway in Belém, Brazil! Over the next 3 weeks, we will be sharing updates on negotiations & reflections on what it all means for global climate justice.
👉 Sign the Fair Shares Platform & receive our #COP30 coverage: 350.org/fairshare
cc: @350.org @350canada.bsky.social
👉 Sign the Fair Shares Platform & receive our #COP30 coverage: 350.org/fairshare
cc: @350.org @350canada.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 5:44 PM
🌎 COP30 is underway in Belém, Brazil! Over the next 3 weeks, we will be sharing updates on negotiations & reflections on what it all means for global climate justice.
👉 Sign the Fair Shares Platform & receive our #COP30 coverage: 350.org/fairshare
cc: @350.org @350canada.bsky.social
👉 Sign the Fair Shares Platform & receive our #COP30 coverage: 350.org/fairshare
cc: @350.org @350canada.bsky.social