Events

Professional development

Professional development events let you learn about the work of other plain language professionals and advocates.

In addition to these events hosted in English or in both English and French, we also host events in French only. You can find information about the French events here. You can find information about the events in French here.

Next event:

Why Plain Language Matters for Climate Change Communication

Monday, April 14, 2025

12:00 p.m. Pacific / 3:00 p.m. Eastern

virtual (Zoom)

Effective communication of climate science to the public is essential for building support and enacting strong policies to address climate change. So why are we so bad at it?

Without a basic understanding of the science behind climate change, it can be difficult for people to understand why they need to take action and what they need to do. Scientific jargon, confusing acronyms, and cryptic policy language make it difficult to improve this understanding.

In this webinar, environmental scientist and Plain Canada Clair member Sydney Boulton will discuss why a lot of climate change communication fails and how plain language can help make it successful.

Networking

Networking events let you connect with other professionals and advocates, and discuss topics related to plain language.

Next discussion:

To be determined.