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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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)….

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