Heather Wheeliker has devoted much of her 35+ year career to developing programs that encourage audiences to be environmental stewards. For the past 14 years, she has worked for the City, focused on mobilizing Edmontonians to take climate action. As the current lead for Change for Climate, she works on both mitigation and adaptation efforts. You may have heard of Neighbouring for Climate…Heather launched this program in April of this year and it’s gaining attention here and beyond our borders, too. Her credentials in environmental science, adult education and an MBA in Community Development have grounded her approach to her work.
Community Activation – Heather Wheeliker, Barbara Daly, Lisa Dockman (Thursday, October 17, 13:30 – 14:00)
The City has a tremendous responsibility and a social and economic opportunity to be a leader in the climate space. It’s not about being “less bad” or having less. Rather, it’s about doing things smartly, more efficiently, so that long-term costs are less. It’s approaching all of our projects, whether infrastructure, social or economic, with a climate lens. But we also need support from one million residents to meet the goals of Edmonton’s Community Energy Transition Strategy and Action Plan and Climate Resilient Edmonton: Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan. This presentation highlights successful programs, a suite of tools and mechanisms that mobilize Edmontonians to take action. Let’s make a Change for Climate…together.