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Laura Schnurr

Laura Schnurr
Laura leads Tamarack's work on Climate Transitions and Sustainable Development Goals. She is passionate about supporting cities and communities in their journeys towards ensuring a just, equitable and sustainable future for the next 7 generations and beyond. Through events, publications, communities of practice and other learning opportunities, Laura is helping advance the 2030 Agenda in Canada with a specific focus on the goals related to equity and climate change.

Recent Posts

Announcing the Six Inaugural Recipients of the Community Climate Transitions Innovation Fund

Posted by Laura Schnurr on October 4, 2023

This resource is also available in French. Click here to access the French version.

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Announcing Our New Advisory Group of 11 Climate and Equity Leaders

Posted by Laura Schnurr on August 29, 2023

This resource is also available in French. Click here to access the French version.

In May 2023, Tamarack’s Community Climate Transitions (CCT) formed an Advisory Group of experts and practitioners to guide our efforts in addressing the challenges posed by climate change. Supported by the Definity Insurance Foundation, the group met virtually for the first time in May and will continue to meet several times a year. 

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Increasing Affordability Through Municipal Climate Action

Posted by Laura Schnurr on August 25, 2023

Tamarack has partnered with Climate Caucus, Climate Reality Project Canada, Clean Air Partnership and David Suzuki Foundation to host an 8-part webinar and publication series “Increasing Affordability Through Municipal Climate Action” running from September 2023 to May 2024. Learn more and register here.  

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New on-demand public transit service offers more flexibility to Les Collines-de-l'Outaouais travellers

Posted by Laura Schnurr on April 25, 2023

This resource is also available in French. Click here to access the French version.

Thanks to the new Transcollines On Demand service, people travelling in and out of the regional county municipality of Les Collines-de-l'Outaouais in western Quebec (population of approx. 50k) can take advantage of flexible schedules and routes to travel nearly anywhere in the region at a time that suits them for just $4.75 per ride.

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Seeking contributions for a publication on the connections between climate and the Sustainable Development Goals

Posted by Laura Schnurr on May 25, 2022

This resource is also available in French. Click here to access the French version.

 

June 7 update: While we are interested in the connections between climate action and any of the other SDGs, we are currently missing ones that explore these specific goals: Goal 5 Gender Equality; Goal 6 Clean Water and Sanitation; Goal 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; Goal 10 Reduced Inequalities; Goal 14 Life Below Water; Goal 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions; and Goal 17 Partnerships. 

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Does behaviour change really matter for tackling the climate crisis?

Posted by Laura Schnurr on April 22, 2022

This resource is also available in French. Click here to access the French version.

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