This is a big moment to protect people and the planet from #PlasticPollution. It’s #WorldEnvironmentDay, & in just two months negotiators will gather in Geneva to resume #PlasticsTreaty talks. Plastic pollution contaminates the water we drink, the food we eat & the air we breathe. 🧵 [1/5]

It was great to come together with fellow think tank leaders from around the world for discussions in Berlin at the Global Solutions Summit.

I was honoured to meet Premier Wab Kinew and Minister Moyes this afternoon, in the company of our Board member Peter Tielmann. Manitoba is a steadfast supporter of @iisd.org and we value our relationship with the province highly.

Says IISD CEO @patriciafuller.bsky.social: The G7 has consistently focused on energy, environment, & sustainable development issues—and for good reason. These are global issues, which are challenging people around the 🌎 We are facing a crisis. 📍#Think7 | CIGI

We have a great panel for this conversation, join us online or in person in Waterloo.

📣 Canada has released a new emissions reduction target of 45-50% by 2035. This is a critical tool in planning for #NetZero, but ambition falls short & places Canada behind leading countries like the UK (81% emissions reductions by 2035) & Brazil (59-67%). 🧵1/4