In this last episode of our Transition 2050 project series, Ashley Smith, Owner and Managing Director of Fundamental Inc., summarizes where we are, where we need to go, and how we can get there. Ashley narrows in on what an eco-asset management approach is and how it can increase community resilience to climate change impacts, reduce emissions, and reduce municipal spending across Newfoundland and Labrador. She also takes a step back, looking at the big picture and how public, private, and not-for-profit entities can work together to create the zero carbon future we need. 

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Walking The Walk is hosted and co-produced by Jess Puddister.
WTW is produced and edited by Luke Quinton of Electric Ocean. 
Ashley Smith is Managing Director of Fundamental Inc.

Our theme music is "Visions of This Earth Before Our Time" by Botany, courtesy Western Vinyl. 

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This project was made possible through a grant from the T2050 initiative, in partnership with the Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Industry Association (now econext). The Transition 2050 initiative is offered through the Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program, which is delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and funded by the Government of Canada. This initiative contributes to the FCM-ICLEI Partners for Climate Protection program to help municipalities reduce greenhouse gas emissions and take action on climate change. PCP is a partnership between FCM and ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability. 

Small population, isolated location, aging infrastructure, changing climate. The struggle is real for many small Town's across Newfoundland and Labrador - Baie Verte is certainly one of them. In this episode, Chief Administrative Officer, Amanda Humby, candidly describes the significant challenges Baie Verte is facing when it comes to infrastructure and sustainability. She talks about how a shared vision across all levels of government could help push forward the innovative solutions that we need to build climate resilience in our communities, no matter the size.

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Walking The Walk is hosted and co-produced by Jess Puddister.
WTW is produced and edited by Luke Quinton of Electric Ocean. 
Ashley Smith is Managing Director of Fundamental Inc.

Our theme music is "Visions of This Earth Before Our Time" by Botany, courtesy Western Vinyl. 

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This project was made possible through a grant from the T2050 initiative, in partnership with the Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Industry Association (now econext). The Transition 2050 initiative is offered through the Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program, which is delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and funded by the Government of Canada. This initiative contributes to the FCM-ICLEI Partners for Climate Protection program to help municipalities reduce greenhouse gas emissions and take action on climate change. PCP is a partnership between FCM and ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability. 

The Town of Stephenville on Newfoundland's West Coast has been actively pursuing environmentally friendly approaches to municipal service delivery for many years. In this episode, Ted Gracie, Director of Municipal Services, describes Stephenville's journey and goals - from recovering from a catastrophic flood, to establishing a nature-based wastewater treatment system, to investing in community composting. He also provides some simple advice for other Town's looking to take their first climate action steps. 

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Walking The Walk is hosted and co-produced by Jess Puddister.
WTW is produced and edited by Luke Quinton of Electric Ocean. 
Ashley Smith is Managing Director of Fundamental Inc.

Our theme music is "Visions of This Earth Before Our Time" by Botany, courtesy Western Vinyl. 

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This project was made possible through a grant from the T2050 initiative, in partnership with the Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Industry Association (now econext). The Transition 2050 initiative is offered through the Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program, which is delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and funded by the Government of Canada. This initiative contributes to the FCM-ICLEI Partners for Climate Protection program to help municipalities reduce greenhouse gas emissions and take action on climate change. PCP is a partnership between FCM and ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability.