Shauna Sylvester

Shauna Sylvester is the Founder and Lead Convenor of Urban Climate Leadership, a project of MakeWay, and a Senior Fellow at the Definity Foundation. She focuses on advancing equitable climate action in municipalities, leveraging her extensive experience in environment, social justice, and democracy. Sylvester has co-founded initiatives like SFU Public Square, Carbon Talks, and Renewable Cities, and has worked globally with governments, civil society organizations, and media groups. She is passionate about democracy, urban sustainability, and citizen engagement, and has published widely on climate issues.