Sustainability-Focused Events - June 2021
Every month, there are great events supporting different dimensions of sustainability. We’ve highlighted a few events below taking place in June 2021.
Being a Biosphere certified destination, we also want to ensure that we are supporting showcasing sustainable events hosted by Thompson Okanagan stakeholders. If you are hosting a sustainability-focused event and would like us to share it with the Biosphere community, please submit it at the bottom of the page.
GoByBike BC is celebrating Spring GoByBike Week from May 31 to June 6 and encourages British Columbians to ride their bikes as much as possible during that week. Whether it’s to work, to school, for fun, for exercise, to stretch your legs between Zoom meetings, to clear your mind… no matter the reason, just ride your bike! Participate as an individual, a team, or group and log your kilometres as there are prizes! Registration is free and any ride counts.
Women in Leadership (WIL) Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Forum
This full day forum and career fair will bring together C suite executives, public sector leaders, international speakers and thought leaders to have conversations on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion and how we can change the mindset and culture of an organization.
Learn more here. This virtual event takes place on June 2 from 7:00 am to 4:00pm PDT.
Webinar: Canada's New Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development
Jerry DeMarco is Canada’s new Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development. Join this virtual event to hear about his first few months on the job and recent Commissioner’s reports on the federal government’s performance in protecting the environment and fostering sustainable development. Jerry DeMarco will also discuss what’s on his agenda for the future, including planned reports and key areas of interest. The presentation will be followed by a facilitated Q & A session. Register here for the presentation on June 3 from 1:00-2:00 PM ET.
Mobilizing Business for a Better World: Accelerating Business Action on the SDGs
In 2021, the role for businesses to accelerate the SDGs is needed now more than ever. This year's SDG Inspiration Day will bring together innovators, thought leaders and sustainability professionals to catalyze business action on the SDGs. This virtual event takes place on June 22 and it is free to attend.