This feature was developed by Resources for Rethinking to connect students to some of the efforts being made to solve important problems that are affecting our planet. Hot Topics are published during the school year to coincide with the timing of national and international campaigns taking place to raise awareness of these key issues.
Each Hot Topic edition includes links to classroom materials from the Resources for Rethinking database that will encourage students and teachers to explore the environmental, economic and social dimensions of these issues and to take action in support of the larger campaign.
Hot Topics Calendar |
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UN International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone LayerSeptember 16 |
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National Day for Truth and ReconciliationSeptember 30
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Ocean Wise Shoreline CleanupFall 2024 |
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World Food DayOctober 16 |
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Waste Reduction WeekOctober 21-27 |
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UN Climate Change Conference COP 29November 11th to 22nd |
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World Fisheries DayNovember 21 |
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Buy Nothing DayNovember 29 |
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World Wetlands DayFebruary 2 |
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World Day of Social JusticeFebruary 20 |
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World Water DayMarch 22 |
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Earth HourMarch 22, 20258:30-9:30pm |
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Earth DayApril 22 |
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International Day for Biological DiversityMay 22 |
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Canadian Environment WeekJune 2 to June 8 |
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National Indigenous Peoples DayJune 21 |