Indigenous Clean Energy

Course Description:

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Energy and Climate Intersections will introduce participants to the many interconnections between energy systems and climate. Students will explore related subjects including food security, energy security, climate policy and environmental justice. The module will contextualize these subject areas in terms of energy production, transmission and use. Participants will understand how energy plays a role in climate work and place renewable energy transition within the context of a changing global climate. The module will explore Indigenous climate leadership, both historically and today.

Learning Objectives

Understand how energy plays a role in the global climate conversation and the implications of transition.
Explore the connections between energy, food security, housing and climate change.
Understand the linkages specifically between climate policy and energy in a Canadian and global context.
Explore environmental and climate justice from an Indigenous perspective.

Module 5 - Energy and Climate Intersections

Course Description:

Learning Objectives

Webinar

Deep Dive Resources

The tip of the Iceberg

IPCC special report

Indigenous communities are on the front lines of climate change

Careers in Energy – ECO Canada

ICE E-Gathering – Inspiring growth and success through food security

Climate Solutions 101

Energy and the economy - NRCan

Tools for Action

Carbon footprint

Climate Change – Youth guide to action

Climate change programs in Indigenous communities

Funded projects to reduce the reliance on diesel fuel

Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring: Funded projects

Climate solutions by sector

Discussion Questions