Queer communities have long led with creativity and resilience in the fight for justice, and climate action is no exception. Yet progress on inclusion is unfolding against a backdrop of regression in rights. In Alberta, Bill 26 restricts access to gender-affirming care for youth, and some provinces are moving to limit access more broadly. At the same time, new HIV prevention drugs with a lower carbon footprint are making it easier for queer communities to be protected—a sea change that shows how health and climate progress can align. This panel will explore how setbacks and breakthroughs alike shape queer leadership in advancing equity-driven climate action.
Moderator William Gagnon Chair Northern Council for Global Cooperation
William Gagnon Chair Northern Council for Global Cooperation 
Cat AbreuAdvisorNet Zero Advisory Body (NZAB)
Jodie HonInnovation & STEM ManagerIron & Earth
Parul KanwarBoard MemberElevate Equity
