1. Dialogue Session ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE July 22, 2019 Tonio Sadik
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2. CONTEXT We are at a crossroads
Engagement with the current federal government is ending
The post-October 2019 period remains uncertain
The climate crisis is only accelerating
The Advisory Committee on Climate Action and the Environment (ACE) has been considering priorities for the next few years
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3. THE CLIMATE CRISIS
Our Elders tell us that Mother Earth is in a climate crisis
They speak of the changes in species migration, temperature, and irreversible impacts to the land
The Pan-Canadian framework (PCF) aims to achieve a 30% reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030
Despite this, Canada’s response remains insufficient, putting us on a pathway to 4ºC of warming
A recent national report indicates that Canada’s climate has warmed and will continue to warm at about double the rate of global warming
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4. A CLIMATE LENS
A climate “lens” enables us to see how climate change accelerates existing challenges (eg, biodiversity loss)
A healthy environment connects to everything – our health, housing & infrastructure, water, food security, etc
We have nothing if our environment is jeopardized
Solutions must include First Nations perspectives
Biodiversity
Infrastructure
Language
Self-determination
Environmental Health
Conservation
Food Security
Culture
Housing
Health & Wellness
Water
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5. RESOLUTIONS Resolutions drive the AFN’s mandate
Environment-focused resolutions at this AGA include:
The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
Support for the Food, Environment, Health and Nutrition of Children and Youth (FEHNCY) Study
Supporting First Nations Guardians
Declaring a First Nations Climate Emergency
Respecting First Nations inherent and constitutionally-protected rights in the Project List for Bill C-69
July 12, 2019, Slide 5