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At a time of mounting climate urgency, the integrity of our public discourse is under siege. Coordinated disinformation campaigns propelled by actors with particular interests, and accelerated by our algorithmically driven digital sphere, are not only sowing doubt about proposed solutions to mitigate climate change — they are undermining the very policy tools they require.

Although the scientific consensus on climate change is growing, and innovative economic policies and tools have the potential to make a difference, disinformation is becoming ever more sophisticated, shifting from outright denial to a more nuanced politics of delay, distortion, and inaction. Climate disinformation is no longer just an environmental issue – it’s a structural barrier to democratic governance.

This day-long event brings together global experts in climate and economic policy, media, and civil society to explore how climate disinformation is restraining progress. In the face of growing gaps in informational integrity there is a growing need for multi-sectoral, coordinated responses that work.

Join us, in Ottawa or online, for a riveting day of insights and conversation about how to ensure democratic governance in this new and contested climate crisis landscape.