Falling Walls Engage Hub Canada and the Science Writers and Communicators of Canada (SWCC) teamed up to offer an engaging one-day event on Monday, May 2, at McGill University entitled “Symposium for Science Engagement: Communicating the Urgency of Planetary Health” in the vibrant city of Montreal, Quebec.

Science and environment writers and outreach professionals were invited for a day of workshops, networking and presentations devoted to discussing the challenges we face in supporting planetary health, and the potential for change through science engagement.

Sessions featured leading Canadian and international scientists, including Cynthia Umuhire, Space Science Analyst with the Rwanda Space Agency, Oscar Contreras-Villarroel, Director of External Relations for the Giant Magellan Telescope, Anthony Morgan, 2020 Engage Finalist of Science Everywhere, Ursula Eicker, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Communities and Cities, among others.

Participants had the opportunity to engage in an interactive experience with Milton Riaño, McGill’s first Climate Change Artist in Residence. The Hub event was held back-to-back with the McGill Space Conference on 3-4 May 2022.