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Alex Walker
Climate Finance Program Manager
Alex is originally from the South of England, but has been concerned with Canadian environmental protection since the moment they arrived. They have been interested in stopping climate change for their whole life, which led them to pursue their Masters in Environmental Studies at York University, studying climate change and social change. From growing up through the financial crash to blocking roads as part of divestment campaigns, Alex has long wanted to turn their efforts to climate finance. With a wide range of experience in political campaigning, fundraising, the sustainable food sector and non-profits, they are passionate about leveraging money for good, not for profit.
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Jun 02, 2026
Climate Change Responsible for Half of Insurance Premium Increases Since 2008
Climate impacts have added an estimated $533 to the average Canadian homeowner’s annual insurance premium…
May 27, 2026
Ksi Lisims LNG-Germany Deal Ignores Indigenous Opposition, Methane, Underinvestment
Toronto | Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and…
Nov 03, 2025
Long Live the Climate Aligned Finance Act
For the first time since Prime Minister Mark Carney took office, we have something tangible…
Sep 29, 2025
Happy Anniversary Tragedy of the Horizon
Today marks the biggest anniversary you’ve never heard of. Exactly a decade ago, Prime Minister…
Aug 07, 2025
To harness AI potential, Canada needs to first mitigate its environmental footprint
The world of technology is moving fast, and unless we act equally fast, it could…
Jun 23, 2025
Climate Emergency? Banks Didn’t Get the Memo
Last week, the 16th annual Banking on Climate Chaos report was released, and it contained…
Jun 20, 2025
Public backs push to shift financial institutions from fossil fuel investments
In April 2025, Environmental Defence conducted organizational wide polling with Abacus Data. Recent data show…
Mar 28, 2025
STATEMENT: City of Toronto Passes Motion Advancing Climate-Aligned Finance
Statement by Alex Walker, Program Manager, Climate Finance Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas…
Jan 28, 2025
The Great Bank Exodus: what’s the story?
Four of our largest banks have recently withdrawn from the UN-backed Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA)….