SUDBURY--Taking action on climate change requires progressive thinking and unique solutions to inspire action among Canadians of all ages, especially young people. Science North is facing the challenge and is launching its new Climate Action Show.
The Minister of environment and climate change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, along with Viviane Lapointe, member of parliament for Sudbury, and Marc G. Serré, member of parliament for Nickel Belt, joined partners for the official opening of Science North's new Climate Action Show.
Their news release revealed that the new initiative by Science North will receive $6 million in funding under the Government of Canada's Climate Action and Awareness Fund.
According to the Minister of environment and climate change, this new initiative by Science North places the importance of protecting the environment at the forefront for all Canadians, in particular our youth.
"Unique and empowering experiences such as The Climate Action Show engage the imaginations of youth on the importance of protecting a healthy and prosperous environment now and in the future. This exhibit will present the very real climate challenges we are facing globally and will inspire young Canadians to take action in their communities,” stated the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, minister of the environment and climate change.
Science North describes this new multi-media, theatrical experience as, “one of the next generation elements of Science North's overall youth outreach project.”
It is launching a series of challenging climate action outreach projects in an effort to engage the next generation of Canadians, and help promote the important issues of climate change.
In particular, Science North describes these projects ones which will include: “The Climate Action Show, travelling exhibits, and a climate action digital campaign.”
Jennifer Booth, interim CEO, Science North stated that, "Officially welcoming visitors to The Climate Action Show at Science North is long overdue. I am immensely proud of the work that has gone into the show, and it is sure to entertain and inspire our visitors. Of course, this experience would not be possible without the generous support of Environment and Climate Change Canada, the City of Greater Sudbury, and the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation. Science North is fortunate to have such great supporters that share our passion for delivering climate change education in an interactive and engaging way. I look forward to seeing our visitors enjoying the show for years to come.”
Member of parliament for Sudbury, believes that this show will provide community members and visitors to the Sudbury area the opportunity to engage in resources aimed at prioritizing the importance of fighting the affects of climate change on the environment.
"This is an exciting development for the City of Sudbury. Families across the city now have an engaging resource to help teach their children about climate change. I want to thank everyone for making this launch happen. Our government places a high priority on fighting climate change and protecting nature. This exhibit is a powerful tool to convey this message to our youth,” said Viviane Lapointe, member of parliament for Sudbury.
It is hoped that through the delivery of these projects, Science North will reach two million youth across the country, and promote their understanding of climate change, and its consequences on all living creatures and human beings.
To open the new exhibit, Minister Guilbeault was also joined by Jennifer Booth, Science North interim CEO, Dr. Stephen Kosar, chair of Science North's coard of trustees, Greater Sudbury Mayor Brian Bigger, and Lisa Demmer, Greater Sudbury development corporation board chair. Marc G. Serré, member of parliament for Nickel Belt, shared his excitement about the opening of this new exhibit, and its importance to engaging the youth in Sudbury.
"This exhibit is a perfect example of what our Government's Climate Action and Awareness Fund was designed to support. This innovative and immersive new experience will engage the minds of Sudbury youth, showing how individuals can be a part of global action to bring about solutions to climate change. I invite people from all around the area to come visit,” stated Minister Serré.
The Climate Action and Awareness Fund is investing in climate change projects for youth across Canada. These projects are engaging and empowering youth to take real climate action in their communities and help Canada meet its target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Science North helps organizes numerous roadshows throughout Northern Ontario that engage community organizations, businesses, artisans and individuals of all ages in science-based programs and activities. Many local and regional school boards support Science North programming by engaging students in science based activities that help enrich their learning.
For more information, visit sciencenorth.ca/exhibits/climate-action-show