June 3rd, 2020 Climate Literacy 101: On a Path to Climate Success Session 2: From Myths to EffectIve Climate Action Hosted by EMBARK and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions Abstract Dr. Mark Jaccard will speak on how climate-concerned citizens can overcome myths that hinder us from acting in time to prevent extreme climate impacts. Their actions can involve personal consumption choices (electric vehicles, heat pumps) but these only have an effect if citizens are also engaged in the political process and civil society to elect and support climate-sincere politicians. These personal and collective efforts must align with and foster a global strategy of decarbonization, especially in developing countries. Come to the talk to find out what is required on a simple path to climate success and what you can contribute. Speaker MARK JACCARD Mark Jaccard was recently named an SFU Distinguished Professor. He is known for his work with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and a member of the Royal Society of Canada for his research using economic models to assess climate policies. He has won the Donner Prize for best policy book in Canada, the BC Academic of the Year Award, and several SFU awards including the Sterling Prize, the President’s Sustainability Award, and the Media and Outreach Award. He has also been arrested for blocking a coal train.