February 2026
Welcome to Green Drinks – an informal, global tradition where environmental professionals, advocates, and the “green-curious” meet to chat over a drink, with sessions featuring speaker spotlights designed to celebrate wins, inspire action, and foster collaboration across Ottawa’s diverse green circles. On…
Dr. Katharine Hayhoe is a globally renowned climate scientist who combines rigorous data-driven research with a deep commitment to public engagement. She studies climate change by analyzing observations and models, working with engineers, planners, and communities to understand real-world impacts. Her work…
At the February 17th 2026 City Environment and Climate Change Committee (ECCC) meeting, CAFES’ Executive Director, Angela Keller-Herzog presented on proposed updates to the Community Environmental Projects Grant Program (CEPGP), especially the introduction of a dedicated waste reduction funding stream. Overall, CEPGP…
Ambitious policy changes are achievable when communities invest in credible research, broad coalitions, and sustained, organized engagement with local decision-makers
Photo by James Adair After years of student pressure and negotiations, the University of Ottawa has decided not to renew its lease with RBC. RBC is one of the world’s leading financiers of fossil fuel expansion, directly contradicting the university’s climate commitments…
Microplastics are everywhere! We’re all too familiar with the countless reports highlighting how it’s present in our air, water, soil, and even in our bodies. For Ottawa residents, the impacts of this widespread pollutant is ever-present in our communities, especially in our…
In this month’s Climate CAFES column on CKCU FM, Angela interviewed Kate Weekes about her album, Rideau Roots. Kate Weekes is a wilderness guide and award-winning songwriter originally from Smiths Falls. In May 2022, she and a small collective of musicians and…
CAFES attended the CPAWS-OV National Capital Greenbelt Forum on February 21st, 2026 from 1-5 pm at the Canadian Museum of Nature, which was superbly organized and brought together a wide variety of community associations, environmental organizations, farmers, scientists and other groups to…
Your CAFES team,
Angela, Mitzi, Erica and Sarah
