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 Green Economy Forum for Northern Ontario, September 23rd & 24th 2011Thanks to the over 50 people attended the Green Economy Forum and to our many speakers who helped to make it such a success! To view videos of the presentations, click here.
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Green News
Small farms may be better for food security
“Canoe News: Volumes of research clearly show that small-scale farming, especially using “organic” methods, is much better in terms of environmental and biodiversity impact. But is it a practical way to feed seven billion people?” Read More
Manitoba protects First Nation's territory
“CBC News: More than 8,000 square kilometres of boreal forest and wetlands on the east side of Lake Winnipeg have been designated as protected territory of the Poplar River First Nation, the Manitoba government announced Thursday.” Read More
Ring of Fire needs ecosystem planning
Small farms may be better for food security
“Canoe News: Volumes of research clearly show that small-scale farming, especially using “organic” methods, is much better in terms of environmental and biodiversity impact. But is it a practical way to feed seven billion people?” Read More
Manitoba protects First Nation's territory
“CBC News: More than 8,000 square kilometres of boreal forest and wetlands on the east side of Lake Winnipeg have been designated as protected territory of the Poplar River First Nation, the Manitoba government announced Thursday.” Read More
Ring of Fire needs ecosystem planning
"Sudbury Star: The Ring of Fire represents a huge economic opportunity for Ontario. But
more surprisingly, it also represents a big environmental opportunity." Read More
Businesses can increase profits by going green
“Companies believe if they go further (to become sustainable), it will be harder and more expensive, so the word 'green' has a negative connotation for many businesses,” Willard said. “The irony is it gets better as you go further.” Read More
Rare falcons move into Sudbury mine sites
“CBC News: Peregrine falcons are nesting in open pit mines and an abandoned ore plant near Sudbury, Ont. The nesting sites are located on property owned by mining giant Vale, which has been forced to alter some of its plans to accommodate the birds, listed as a threatened species under Ontario's Endangered Species Act.” Read More
Boreal Blues: In the frigid north tension grows between conservation & development
“The Economist: Canada’s vast boreal zone contains the world’s largest intact old-growth forest and has more fresh water than the Amazon. Its flora help to slow climate change and it is a breeding ground for 3 billion migratory songbirds. Only 12% of the region is now formally protected, well below the 50% scientists say is necessary to save its ecosystem.” Read More
First Nation to produce 4 MW of power in 2012.
"Northern Ontario Business: At this time next year, the promontory will host a pair of 2 MW wind towers, generating enough energy to power 1,000 homes under the Mother Earth Renewable Energy (MERE) project, fully owned by the Manitoulin Island reserve." Read More
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Northern Connections News
Northern Connections co-hosted event, “Organize to Win
Workshop & Seminar” a success!
Last month our Northern Connections staff co-hosted a workshop in Sudbury, Ontario on building and maintaining strong organizations for the long-term and how to advocate effectively. The workshop was led by Oakvillegreen Conservation Association, and was well attended by members of over thirteen groups from Thunder Bay, Sudbury, North Bay, Ottawa, Guelph, Hamilton, London, and Toronto. Participants discussed and explored examples of strategies and successes, and useful tools to make immediate positive change within their groups to become more successful.
Last month our Northern Connections staff co-hosted a workshop in Sudbury, Ontario on building and maintaining strong organizations for the long-term and how to advocate effectively. The workshop was led by Oakvillegreen Conservation Association, and was well attended by members of over thirteen groups from Thunder Bay, Sudbury, North Bay, Ottawa, Guelph, Hamilton, London, and Toronto. Participants discussed and explored examples of strategies and successes, and useful tools to make immediate positive change within their groups to become more successful.
"Natural Capital" E-lecture
Environment North held their AGM on May 4 at Lakehead University, and featured special guest Faisal Moola of the David Suzuki Foundation for a public presentation. Dr. Moola spoke on natural capital, the ecological benefits provided by ecosystem services in and around our communities. If you missed this presentation you can view it here, as one of Northern Connections e-lectures.
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