Ahorn TV
AhornTV is OmniTV’s weekly German language program, produced in Vancouver, BC. Watch our show Saturdays at 3:00pm on Omni or any time online.
City of Vancouver – Sustainability Group
Imagine 2020. In just nine years, Vancouver will be the greenest city in the world, and will be amongst other cities around the world leading the way on creating a healthier, greener, and just future. Watch our website, sign up for our list-serve, and friend “Greenest City Action Team” on Facebook to stay up to date.
Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC) BC Chapter
The Documentary Organization of Canada is the collective voice of independent documentary filmmakers across Canada. DOC is the largest professional non-profit association of independent filmmakers in Canada, with more than 850 members across the country. Formerly called the CIFC (Canadian Independent Film Caucus), DOC has been the champion of independent documentary film and television in Canada since 1983.
Earthsave Canada
Earthsave Canada is a non-profit educational organization promoting awareness of the health, environmental and ethical consequences of our food choices. We advocate a move towards a pant-based diet for better health, environmental sustainability and compassion toward non-human animals.
Eco Fashion Week
Eco fashion Week (EFW) is a four day celebration held at the Creekside Community Center, located in Vancouver’s sustainable Olympic Village. Showcasing national and international fashion talent that are making strides to support and embrace responsible philosophies, the event seeks to promote environmentally conscious trends in fashion and to applaud and support designers, manufacturers, and retailers who are shaping these trends.
Ecojustice
Ecojustice is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to using the law to defend Canadians’ right to a healthy environment. We are lawyers and scientists and believe in blazing a trail into the future, not maintaining the status quo. We set legal precedents and strengthen laws in support of four priority areas: clean water, healthy communities, protection of natural spaces, and climate protection. Our legal and scientific expertise is provided free-of-charge to our clients – charities and citizens – on the front lines of the environmental movement nation-wide. Without the support of our generous donors our work would not be possible. We have only one planet and we believe it is our collective responsibility to care for the earth. The time to act is now.
Engineers Without Borders Vancouver
Engineers Without Borders (EWB), formed in 2000, is one of Canada’s most respected development agencies. Launched on university campuses, there are now 34 professional and university chapters with nearly 50,000 members across the country! EWB Vancouver was launched in September 2005 as one of the four original professional chapters. EWB focuses on human development. Human development is about creating an environment in which people can develop their full potential and lead productive, creative lives in accord with their needs and interests. In short, human development is about enlarging people’s choices.
Fair Trade Vancouver
Fair Trade is an alternative and ethical way of doing business with the developing world. Unlike conventional trade which seeks to obtain the lowest possible prices for imported products – without concern for the quality of life for farmers and producers – Fair Trade seeks to ensure that farmers are able to live a dignified life.
One Earth
The One Earth Initiative is a non-profit research and advocacy group based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. We seek to transform unsustainable consumption and production patterns locally, nationally and internationally. We champion a democratic, socially just and ecologically sustainable world in which all citizens can meet their basic needs, enjoying a healthy and rewarding life.
Social Media Club Vancouver
Launched in January 2010, Social Media Club Vancouver (SMCYVR) is a chapter of Social Media Club, a worldwide trade organization focusing on social media in business. Anyone is able to join Social Media Club, and we welcome volunteers to help with our organization and events.
WE Canada and The Canadian Earth Summit Coalition
We Canada is an initiative of the Canadian Earth Summit Coalition, a self-organized, independent and informal civil society network of non-government, non-profit, academic and research organizations, international leaders in sustainability thinking, activists, cultural workers and individuals, working towards Canadian leadership at the Earth Summit 2012. The Coalition serves as a platform for sharing ideas and building strength for sustainability. We support a diversity of viewpoints and ideas. Partners maintain their independent programs, projects and political stances while promoting Canadian leadership at the Earth Summit 2012 and beyond.
