Contributors

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Megan Grace Halferty

Megan Grace currently holds the position of Sustainability Coordinator at the UN Global Compact Network Canada and has an educational background in Environmental Politics and Justice from York University. With a keen interest in the Canadian Just Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy, Megan works to leverage her expertise and personal passion to lead research efforts, develop programmatic content, and advocate for the integration of social sustainability, human rights, and equality into Canadian businesses. As a disabled female, Megan's personal experiences have informed her work and given her a unique perspective on the challenges facing underrepresented groups in society. 

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August Wichert

August holds the position of Environment and Climate Sustainability Lead at the UN Global Compact Network Canada. He has a BSc in Environmental Biology, an MEng in Civil Engineering, and past work experience in environmental assessment, corporate services, and the federal public service. He holds a strong interest in biodiversity, water stewardship, and low-impact design, and seeks to leverage cross-disciplinary expertise in search of creative but feasible solutions to the environmental crises of our day and age.