COP 27 Student Review

Get a student perspective on this year’s global climate summit, straight from the lived experiences of SFU student delegates! Embark Sustainability will be joined by COP 27 delegates from SFU and BCCIC’s Climate Change Branch for a candid discussion of their experiences and insights. Submit questions in advance or ask on the fly – this event will be frank, informative, and peer-facilitated 🙌 🌎

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This event will take place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations. Unceded means that this land was never surrendered, transferred or relinquished in any way and, as such, the land remains sovereign Indigenous territory. In making this acknowledgement, we understand that it is our responsibility as settlers of this territory to ensure that our actions are congruent with our hopes to center decolonization in our work.

SPEAKERS

Alea (she/her)
I’m in my final semester, pursuing a B.A. in International Studies with a concentration in International Security and Conflict and a minor in Development and Sustainability. I’m a former Embark Sustainability staff member (but forever an Embarker). I attended COP27 as part of the youth delegation from the BC Council for International Cooperation, and I’m passionate about climate action, sustainability, and community engagement.

Skye (she/her)
I’m a Sustainable Business joint major and the SFU350 working group lead for the Community Reinvestment tri-university campaign with SFU350, Climate Justice UBC and Divest UVic. I’m also a member of Re_Generation on the career development team.

Paige (she/her)
I’m an Resource and Environmental Management Honours student & the SFU350 working group lead for the Climate Education working group. I’ve also been working as a research assistant with the SFU ACT – Action on Climate Team since January 2020.

ACCESSIBILITY

Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.

Some accessibility details are yet to be determined until we have secured a space on SFU Burnaby Campus. Some details we do have include:

• We aim to secure a space accessible those using wheelchairs and other mobility aids, in close proximity to wheelchair accessible and gender neutral washrooms.
• We aim to host a scent-free space. Please refrain from wearing scented products in attendance of this event.
• Unfortunately, we cannot provide ASL interpretation at this time. However, we can provide a copy of the facilitator’s script.
• Sturdy, armless chairs will be available for those looking to sit during this event.
• Attendees are free to opt in and opt out of activities as suits their needs throughout the event, including exiting and re-entering the event space.
• We aim to make our events accessible to as many of our community members as possible. If we can take further action to make this event accessible to you, or if you have any questions, please contact us at programs@embarksustainability.org

COMMUNITY AGREEMENT

By registering to attend this event or events, you are agreeing to be respectful when listening to and communicating with others, and be mindful of the space you are taking up amongst your peers.

Embark Sustainability does not tolerate violence or aggression against others on the basis of race, ethnicity, place of origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or ability. Please also refer to people using the introductions they provide and do not assume pronouns/gender/knowledge based on someone’s name or appearance.

If these agreements are broken by someone, we will have to ensure the safety of our community members by removing them from the event.