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In this edition of EcoNews, we encourage you to check out the latest exhibition from our inspiring From Harm to Harmony community art collaboration; we invite you to become part of the next art exhibition as we expand this innovative project once again; we bring you our reaction to the IPCC’s latest report, Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation, Vulnerability, and what it should mean for New Brunswick leaders writing our next climate action plan; and, our Marine Conservation team brings you a rundown on how climate change is affecting New Brunswick’s ocean, shorelines and coastal communities, and what we and our allies are doing about it.
New Brunswick Artists For Climate Action
Dozens of New Brunswickers attended the opening of our inspiring new community art exhibition, Healing the Land, Healing Ourselves, in St. Andrews last weekend. The exhibition is part of our innovative From Harm to Harmony Project, which invites artists of all disciplines and skill levels—from beginners to hobbyists to professionals—to collaborate on pieces that reflect the range of emotions we feel when faced with climate change impacts and environmental degradation in New Brunswick. Participants hope their message of love, hope and action through art will inspire others to get involved and be part of climate solutions in their community. The exhibition is free to attend and runs at the Sunbury Shores Art and Nature Centre in St. Andrews until March 26. Click the link below to learn more and plan your visit to the gallery!
Calling All Creatives Of All Disciplines: Be Part Of Our Next Art Collaboration!
Do you want to make art for environmental action? We are excited to announce a new phase of our From Harm to Harmony Project led by the Conservation Council’s new artist-in-residence, Kristin Singh! Kristin is a multidisciplinary community-engaged environmental artist and activist whose arts practice is dedicated to social change in the areas of environmental sustainability and gender equality. Participants will meet online regularly with Kristin over the next few months to scope of the project and collaborate on themes and pieces, which could result in published works, music and video content, and art installations/exhibitions. Space is limited and on a first come, first serve basis. Click the link below to learn more about joining this powerful and uplifting community of like-minded people keen to use their art to inspire action for a better New Brunswick.
NB Leaders Must Heed Warnings In Latest IPCC Report When Writing Province's Next Climate Plan
The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its sixth comprehensive assessment report late last month, Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability. The 3,675-page report paints a bleak picture for current and near-term climate change impacts and calls on governments around the world to slash carbon pollution much deeper than current reduction commitments, and in short order. In our statement, Dr. Louise Comeau says the report reinforces the need for New Brunswick leaders currently developing the province’s next five-year climate plan to focus on rapid emission reductions, energy system reform, and nature protection.
What Climate Change Means For NB's Ocean, Shorelines And Coastal Communities
The IPCC’s sixth assessment report spells out big changes from the land to the sea if governments don’t significantly step up their pace and ambition on climate solutions. Our Marine Conservation team takes a look at what the report says about climate change impacts on our oceans, coastlines and coastal communities, what this all means for New Brunswick, and what we and our allies are doing to protect our marine waters and build thriving coastal communities.
We work hard to ensure a strong environmental voice is heard in the New Brunswick print, radio and television media. Here are the latest stories Conservation Council staff have been called upon for expertise, analysis and commentary:
March 9, 2022: The Conservation Council’s news release on the IPCC’s sixth assessment report was quoted in a The Northern Light article on a new doctor-led task force to make recommendations about climate change issues affecting New Brunswickers’ health. Read the article here.
March 1, 2022: Our Louise Comeau, Director of Climate Change and Energy Solutions, speaks to CBC Shift NB about the IPCC comprehensive climate report. Listen to the interview here.
March 1, 2022: Our call for New Brunswick leaders to scale up carbon emission reductions, nature protection and energy system reform following the IPCC’s report was covered in the New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal. Read the story here.
Feb. 28, 2022: Lois Corbett, our Executive Director, speaks to the New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal about the progress made to date on enacting the province’s Species At Risk Act, and what more work needs to be done. Read the story here.