A Climate Café® is an open, inclusive space for people to get together to talk and act on climate change. Started by Jen Pepper from the Perthshire area, Scotland in 2015, Climate Cafes are informal, welcoming meeting opportunities for people to learn and chat about environmental protection, and the impacts of climate change. Tackling the Climate Emergency is going to take us all, and together we can think bigger and smarter! Sharing news, ideas, resources, actions can generate new ideas and energy.

Enjoy hot and cold beverages including a licensed bar, or a special treat from Boccato Cafe located in the corner of the Horticulture Building, and have a seat to watch some inspiring videos highlighting both Scotland’s and Canada’s initiatives in the environmental protection and climate change initiatives. The series of short, diverse videos will be shown on a large screen on site, meant to be informative and inspiring, and ideal prompts for #chat and #action.

Get Creative! Kids can draw their very own paper flag showing what they love about nature, the planet, and why they are calling for urgent action on climate change and environmental protection - a great way to step into 2023 on the right foot!

Presented by the Youth Chapter, Scottish Society of Ottawa.