Greater Victoria Climate Forum

You are invited to join a welcoming space where climate-focused organizations and individuals across Greater Victoria can gather, share, and collaborate. Whether you’re part of an established organization or simply driven by climate action, join us to build meaningful connections and strengthen our collective impact.

The event space is generously sponsored by theDock – Center for Social Impact

What We’ll Create Together (Outcomes)

• A shared online map of Victoria’s active climate initiatives
• A local community network for sharing opportunities and success stories
• A clear picture of our climate community’s strengths and needs
• New collaboration and project opportunities
• Plans for future Climate Forums (aiming for twice yearly)

Evening Flow

5:00 – 5:30 PM: Community Mixer

Meet fellow climate leaders and changemakers in a casual, welcoming atmosphere. Refreshments provided.

5:30 – 6:10 PM: Speaker Session 1

Experience three inspiring 10-minute talks from local organizations / individuals:

• Event Introduction(Nick Couture)
• Gesturing Towards Decolonial Futures Collective (Azul Carolina Duque & Kyra Royo-Fay)
• Pacific Institue for Climate Solutions (Ian Mauro)
• Climate Fresk (Justin Steinburg)

6:10 – 6:45 PM: Focus Groups #1

We will break out into 4-5 focus groups based around areas of interest to discuss opportunities, gaps, and strengths.

• Open Circle (Main room, introducing projects and stories in large group)
• Culture – Deep Ecology – Connection (Discussion around the crisis of separation)
• Ideating Change (Designing new ways of collaborating)
• Climate Resilience / Coalition Building Workshop
• TBC (Emergent facilitation)

6:45 – 7:00 PM: Break

Grab some food & refreshments, get some air, continue discussion

7:00 – 7:30 PM Speaker Session 2

• Victoria Community Social Planning Council (Lorenzo Magzul)
• Creating Climate Resilience(Sabrina Guzman Skotnitsky)
• Dogwood BC (Ashley Zarbatany)

7:35 – 8:10 PM: Focus Groups #2

We will break out into 4 focus groups based around areas of interest to discuss opportunities, gaps, and strengths.

• Open Circle (main room, introducing projects and story in a large group)
• Radical Collaboration (Accessing new ways of sharing resources)
• Mutual Education (Transplanting ideas)
• Gap Analysis (What is missing in our community?)
• TBC (Emergent facilitation)

8:15-8:30 PM: Closing Circle + Survey

• Community calls to action.
• Asset mapping and future forum planning survey
• Key lessons learned from evening

Logistics

Date: Thursday April 3rd, 2025

Location: theDock Quarterdeck room (722 Cormorant Street – 3rd Floor)

Time: 5:00 – 8:30 PM

Tickets:

– $20 General admission (includes refreshments)

– $10 for members of theDock

– No one turned away for lack of funds – please reach out

Community Guidelines

We’re committed to creating a space where everyone can contribute meaningfully, this is inclusive of but not limited to the following practices:

• Welcome diverse perspectives and approaches to climate action
• Noticing when cultural biases are present in our perception
• Practice curiosity and compassion in our discussions
• Share the space and listen deeply
• Embrace learning and unlearning together
• Ask questions and seek clarity when confronted with challenging language
• Support each other’s growth and initiatives
• Ask for consent prior to giving direct advice
• Recognize when ego is presenting itself as a barrier to collaboration.
• Recognize when ingroups and outgroups are forming and work towards inclusivity
• Recognize and celebrate our collective wisdom

Join us in strengthening Victoria’s climate action community! Together, we can build connections, share resources, and amplify our impact in addressing the climate crisis.