Co-operators
Don Iveson, former Mayor of Edmonton, now serves as Executive Advisor for Climate Investing and Community Resilience at Co-operators, leveraging his leadership in urban sustainability. With over $61 billion in assets under management, Co-operators aims to drive climate-resilient investments across Canada. Iveson’s legacy includes pioneering initiatives such as Edmonton’s Energy Transition Strategy and Flood Mitigation Strategy. His strategic partnership with Co-operators aligns with his commitment to addressing climate challenges and advancing urban resilience. Additionally, Iveson contributes to public policy and serves on the board of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness.
Panelists
Dr. Adam Ford
UBC Okanagan
Angela Kane
Secwepemcul’ecw Restoration and Stewardship Society
Don Iveson
Co-operators
Jason Brolund
West Kelowna Fire Chief
Jason Hwang
Pacific Salmon Foundation
Joe Gilchrist
Salish Fire Keepers Society
Dr. Kira Hoffman
UBC-Vancouver and Bulkley Valley Research Centre
Dr. Marc-André Parisien
Canadian Forest Service
Dr. Paul Hessburg
US Forest Service
Robert Phillips
First Nations Summit
Robert Gray
R.W. Gray Consulting Ltd./Hessburg Landscape Fire Ecology Lab
Dr. Sarah Henderson
BC Centre for Disease Control
Stephanie Ewen
UBC Alex Fraser Research Forest
Moderators
Chris Walker
CBC
Dr. Jill Harvey
Thompson Rivers University
Dr. Susan Prichard
School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, University of Washington