Catherine Abreu

See Margaret Atwood, John Vaillant, and Catherine Abreu on stage with Nahlah Ayed at the Toronto International Festival of Authors

It took over 30 years for the international climate treaty to finally name the cause of the climate crisis: fossil fuels. Catherine helped to coordinate the years' long global campaign to make it happen. Learn more in this mini documentary from the CBC's Fifth Estate.

Catherine is a member of the Affordability Action Council, a collaboration between diverse policy experts and community leaders working to develop solutions that can meet Canadians' needs for affordable housing, food, transportation, and a liveable climate all at once. Read more:

Cat's Commentary in Reuters:

The Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance is the first multilateral alliance of countries working to manage the decline of oil and gas production in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Catherine helped to build this alliance with her colleague Romain. Hear them talk about it with Jane Fonda:

Women, girls, and gender-diverse people often experience harsher impacts of climate change. They’re also on the forefront of effective climate solutions. Gender equality itself is a critical climate solution. An interview with Cat Abreu:

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