Media and the Science Behind Truth |
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Can the corporate sector change its spots in sufficient time and gain the credibility of a skeptical public that it can be a saviour rather than the pariah of tackling inequity and carbon neutrality? Why do people reject the science of climate change; what are the consequences of accepting misinformation and what role does psychology and the media play in overcoming this resistance? Hear from internationally recognized speakers and authors with interesting stories, facts and examples of how ‘truth’ has become unanchored, is undermining science, and creating roadblocks to a common public understanding and dialogue about the risks and challenges for tackling climate change and biodiversity loss. |
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This webinar features internationally acclaimed author and scholar of environmental issues and sustainable enterprise, Dr. Andrew Hoffman, Professor of Sustainable Enterprise at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business and School for Environment and Sustainability, and a Winspear Fellow at the University of Victoria's Gustavson School of Business. Dr. Hoffman's research, teaching and writing examines the ways that environmental issues emerge as managerial, economic and political concerns. He has been featured in the New York Times, Scientific American, Time, the Wall Street Journal, the Atlantic, and on National Public Radio. Dr. Hoffman believes that the public debate around climate change is no longer about science but about values, culture and ideology. He has published 18 books and more than 100 articles and book chapters, many of which have won major awards. In 2020, he received a Best Teaching Award and a Distinguished Scholar Award in 2018, plus has been recognized many times during the course of his career. |
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Celebrated Washington, DC lawyer and constitutional expert, Mace Rosenstein, rejoins us for this webinar. He will cover the impact of unethical political leaders and how those in positions of power rationalize their lies and why others believe them sometimes fervently. His experience advising media and telecommunications companies on complex strategic, policy, legal, and regulatory matters for nearly 30 years, provides an inside look into the workings of media and messaging. David Fago is a clinical psychologist and adjunct associate professor of psychology at the University of Maryland. He has both engaged in and supervised clinical practice for the past 45 years and published several papers and book chapters. He will explore the psychology behind fact and fiction and ways to overcome the divide. Bob Sandford is an award-winning author and editor of more than 35 books. He holds the Global Water Futures Chair in Water and Climate Security at the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health. He will explore how Canada is not immune from the use of misinformation and that we need to be “on guard for Thee” to arrest this trend and protect a civil discourse. |
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Re-Imagining Forest Management 'The spiraling decline of our planet’s biodiversity is the true tragedy of our time' - David Attenborough from A Life on our Planet The road to carbon neutrality can only be successful if nature’s biodiversity is not only protected but expanded to absorb the residual carbon that mankind will still emit in 2050. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature has called for the protection of at least 30% of biodiversity by 2030. Canada and the US are amongst the leading nations to endorse this target. |
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Forests are by far the most ubiquitous vegetation cover in British Columbia and indeed in many other parts of the world. Yet forest biodiversity is under intense threat in British Columbia. The equivalent of 32 soccer fields of old growth are logged every day. On Vancouver Island as little as 1 to 3% of original old growth remains. Fairy Creek is ground zero for the public campaign to preserve old growth in the San Juan Watershed on southwestern Vancouver Island. Kathy Code is one of the leaders of a campaign to place an injunction on logging this watershed. She is joined by Elder Bill Jones, who is a band member of the Pacheedaht First Nation and a leading member of the Rainforest Flying Squad of protestors who are also fighting for an injunction on logging in the courts. Kathy and Bill explain what is at stake in protecting this jewel and how the protests will place pressure on the BC government. |
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The BC Union of Indian Chiefs demand a moratorium on old growth logging and have called on the BC government to support the 14 recommendations for the Old Growth Strategic Review commissioned by the government last summer. The report recommends that conservation and biodiversity become the principal value for future forest management, overriding industrial logging. Although the government also endorsed the report’s recommendations during the recent election campaign, logging old growth continues with no commitment to end it for the coming decade. |
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Old Growth forests are also key to storing vast amounts of carbon. Forest ecologist, Jim Pojar explains the importance of old growth and the changes in current forest management practices to convert forests from being a carbon source to a carbon sink. Biodiversity will help reduce carbon released from forest fires and increase security of watersheds from drought and floods. British Columbia has developed a world-class system of parks and protected areas. Tory Stevens, a park ecologist, explains the vital contribution these parks play in not only preserving biodiversity but also providing a wide range of outdoor recreation experiences for the world. This webinar explores real solutions to reversing the decline in forest biodiversity with leading experts who are re-imagining forest management and park stewardship. |
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Mountain Forest Fundraiser Update |
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March's getaway package will feature a 3-day stay in a Tofino paired with an original work of art by Roy Henry Vickers. All donors making a $1,000+ gift in March will be eligible to randomly win this Tofino getaway package. Thank you to everyone for your donation and continued support to ensure this forest is protected and preserved as parkland. For details and donations please visit www.mountainroadforest.ca |
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Upcoming Dogwood BC Webinar |
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Dogwood’s next webinar Gaslit: How Fracking Companies Convinced Us To Burn Gas Indoors takes place this Wednesday, March 17 at noon PT. Join Dogwood’s Kai Nagata and Mother Jones reporter Rebecca Leber to learn how private utilities have used tobacco-industry tactics to suppress medical research and fight regulation in cities across North America, and now, in B.C. |
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Join communities across BC as we unite for the forests on Friday, March 19th. With insufficient government action, it’s time to unite & demand a new forest framework that fosters healthier ecosystems, respects & promotes Indigenous systems, and gives power back to communities. There is no time to waste. The BC government must be pressed into taking more meaningful on forestry reform and the protection of old-growth ecosystems . The movement of citizens, front-line communities, and sustainable forestry advocates is growing, and for the third year in a row, will be mobilizing across BC in a province-wide demonstration to pressure for immediate action on forestry reform and demand that communities have their voices heard throughout all government decision-making related to the future of public land. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the 2021 March will likely become a Day of Action with socially distanced, or “bubble only” activities that you can share with ForestMarchBC 2021 on our social media accounts. Sign up to keep up to date on planned activities, ideas, and additional ways you can take action for Forestry Reform. |
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About Creatively United & Our Community Partners |
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The Creatively United for the Planet Society is a registered non-profit society. Since 2012, we have brought together more than 10,000 people from throughout the region who care about happy, healthy, and resilient communities. We have done so through eight zero-waste sustainability showcases, numerous community events and educational talks, collaborative partnerships, a video series, and the CreativelyUnited.org free community information network, resource and solutions sharing hub. The Gail O'Riordan Climate and the Arts Legacy Fund, supported by The Victoria Foundation, is dedicated to changing human consciousness towards global environmental change by combining science with the creativity of the performing arts. Creatively United and Climate and the Arts both appreciate the support of the Polis Foundation for its assistance in the production of these webinars. Under the Distinguished Patronage of:
Her Honour,
The Honourable Janet Austin, OBC
Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia |
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