ROOTED symposium Introduction FOR World Environmental Health Day

 

🌍 Over 9 International Speakers. One Shared Goal: A Resilient Planet. 🌍

The Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas invites you to the upcoming ROOTED Symposium—Voices from the Afforestation Frontlines: Advancing Sustainable Solutions for a Resilient Planet Conference!

ROOTED (Resilience, Outreach and One-health, Trees, Ecology amp; Diversity) is a collective network of organizations dedicated to driving positive global impact through shared advocacy and collaboration. In honour of World Environmental Health Day, this webinar series brings together the co-organizers to explore overlooked topics in ecology, public health, and sustainable development.

Key Objectives:

🌱 Raise awareness on afforestation, biodiversity, and ethical human-animal relationships.

🤝 Foster cross-sector learning between advocates, policymakers, and animal welfare experts.💡 Provide community-driven strategies aligned with the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA).

 




 

🗓️ Mark Your Calendars for the Upcoming Lineup:

• Oct 19, 2026 (7:00 PM EST): Ecological Impacts of the Pet Trade with Justine Block (National Reptile Awareness Day)

• Nov 19, 2026 (6:00 PM CST): What Do We Value? Philosophy, Sustainability amp; Our Future with Dr. Roger Petry (World Philosophy Day)

• Dec 4, 2026 (1:00 PM EST): Conservation Applications of Data Science with Dr. Viorel Popescu (World Wildlife Conservation Day)

• Dec 5, 2026 (11:00 AM CST): Restoring Land, Restoring Hope: Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration with Alemayehu Markos (World Soil Day)

• ...Plus 2027 sessions featuring Dr. Kimmy Cushman, Dr. Camilla Allen, Paul Hanley, Dr. Nanditha Krishna, and Alan Watson Featherstone!

Join us in strengthening integrated solutions that benefit both people and the planet.

🔗 Register now on Eventbrite amp; learn more: https://www.friendsareas.ca/events/ROOTED.html

#ROOTED2026 #Afforestation #OneHealth #Biodiversity #ClimateAction #Sustainability #UNEA #EcoAdvocacy #Saskatoon https://youtu.be/rEGFKjx-DU8

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