Despite all our technological advances we are completely dependent on healthy and vibrant ecosystems for our water, food, medicines, clothes, fuel, shelter and energy, just to name a few. This involves respecting, protecting, and repairing our biological wealth. This year's theme is “Harmony with nature and sustainable development"

Program: a youth-led educational presentation; Councillor Justin Roy of Kebaowek First Nation on the Near Surface Disposal Facility (NSDF) issue and the requirement for Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC); a live Q&A; and concrete actions participants can take in solidarity with Kebaowek. Pay what you can.

Act now: ride a bike! The world’s roadways are clogged with vehicles, most of them burning diesel or gasoline. Walking or riding a bike instead of driving will reduce greenhouse gas emissions — and help your health and fitness.

Microplastics - tiny plastic particles up to 5mm in diameter – find their way into food, water and air. It is estimated that each person on the planet consumes more than 50,000 plastic particles per year –and many more if inhalation is considered.

With 90% of big fish populations depleted, and 50% of coral reefs destroyed, we are taking more from the ocean than can be replenished. 

Restore the land. Unlock the opportunities. The Republic of Colombia will host this year's event. Desertification, land degradation, and drought are among the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, with up to 40% of all land area worldwide already considered degraded.

The climate and social justice mechanism aims to gradually reduce greenhouse gas emissions through a carbon currency that will decrease over time. Every citizen receives a carbon budget, and companies are required to label their carbon footprint, which encourages them to decarbonize.

The future belongs to the Tropics. The Tropics have just over half of the world’s renewable water resources (54%), yet almost half their population is vulnerable to water stress. Biodiversity is greater in the Tropics – however, loss of biodiversity is also greater in the Tropics than in the rest of the world.