Report of the AGM of the Climate Action Network

I was pleased to attend the AGM of Climate Action Network Canada held in Ottawa Nov. 6-7, at which Green Neighbours 21 was accepted as a member.

It was exciting for me to meet people from across the country who are involved in climate change work. My involvement with Green Neighbours 21 over the past several years has been wonderful, but I’m feeling ready to learn more about the bigger picture and what can be done on a national level. 

One session was “Lobbying 101” in which we learned the principles of effective lobbying.

Another session focused on creating common messaging that all groups can use in their work. This is something of great interest to me, so I’ll keep you posted.

In addition to these group sessions, there were also meetings with individual MPs that had been arranged ahead. I was not part of these meetings this time around, but look forward to taking part in the future.

Judy Vellend