Climate (In)justice - Cause, Effect, and the Way Forward

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Pay parking is available onsite. There is also some free street parking in the neighbourhood, nearby. Please note the parking signs, as much of the neighborhood parking has recently become pay parking for visitors, although much cheaper than the venue parking lot itself.

This is the time to enjoy a bite and drink as you socialize with other guests and the speaker.

According to the last Canadian Climate Institute's 2024 estimate, Canada's carbon emissions have stalled at around 694 megatonnes, far from the 40–45% reduction needed by 2030. Emissions from oil and gas, particularly the oilsands, have erased gains in transportation and buildings. The report warns that reaching Canada's targets would require unprecedented annual reductions of 40 megatonnes, something current policies cannot deliver. With climate policies being rolled back and extreme events like wildfires, floods, and toxic air becoming routine, 2025 marks a critical crossroads. Against this backdrop, Laura Lynch will help us reflect on the challenges of climate change and climate justice, and on what pathways remain open for Canada and beyond.

Laura Lynch has reported from across Canada and around the world for more than two decades. She covered the Supreme Court of Canada's landmark Charter rulings, Parliament Hill debates, and international affairs from Washington, London, Pakistan, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Africa. Her reporting has spanned 9/11, political upheavals, wars, and civil conflicts. Today, she brings that global perspective home to Vancouver, where she focuses on climate change and climate justice, its impacts, and solutions.

6:30 PM - Check-in for all guests.

6:50 PM - Welcome remarks by ARPICO President, Valentina Marchetti

7:00 PM - Talk by ARPICO Scholarship recipient, Dr. Niclas Heinsdorf

7:15 PM - Climate (In)justice - Cause, Effect, and the Way Forward by Laura Lynch

Q&A - Following the lecture.

Socializing - Refreshments will be serverd.

9:45 PM - Clean up and closure. Help is welcome from anyone willing.

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1. Admission Cost? – We don’t charge for admission into the event.

A special thank you to the ARPICO members who generously cover the venue and equipment rentals, speaker travel, and thank-you costs for "regular" events throughout the year. Their support allows us to offer free admission to all attendees.

2. Contributions to Offset Costs of Refreshments Provided – ARPICO membership fees were never intended to cover the cost of refreshments during the networking segment of our regular events. While we are happy to provide light refreshments for everyone's enjoyment, we kindly encourage all attendees, whether members or not, to contribute what they can to help offset these costs. Your consideration is greatly appreciated!

Of course, when an event's refreshments are offered by a specific sponsor (eg. for April's "Italian Research in the World" event), we do not request such assistance.

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Pay parking is available onsite. There is also some free street parking in the neighbourhood, nearby. Please note the parking signs, as much of the neighborhood parking has recently become pay parking for visitors, although much cheaper than the venue parking lot itself.

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