While progress has been made in integrating equity and inclusion into climate action and sustainability efforts, the field of sustainability practitioners in Canada remains predominantly homogeneous, with a majority of professionals being white and middle-class. This lack of diversity in the sector hinders the comprehensive and inclusive approach needed to address the complexities of climate change.

Building on existing research, this project takes a closer look at the experiences of racialized women, trans-femme, and non-binary individuals in mid to senior career stages to better understand the organizational and sector barriers and enablers that shape the career and contributions experiences of this particular demographic. This webinar will present an overview of our research findings and offer recommendations for people leaders, organizations, and the climate action sector as a whole on how to elevate equity in the climate action leadership field.

This webinar will cover topics related to questions like:

• How can organizations improve the workplace experiences for racialized women, trans-femme, and non-binary individuals?

• What role can accountability structures play in supporting equity commitments at the sector, organizational, and individual level?

• What sector level interventions can enable deeper support and opportunities for racialized women, non-binary and trans-femme individuals in climate action leadership roles?