Reducing barriers and Advancing Inclusion in Sustainability and Environment (R.A.I.S.E)
National Platform to Advance Gender Equity across Canada’s Sustainability, Environment and Clean Economy Sectors
ECO Canada is building a national platform for individuals and organizations dedicated to advancing gender equity across Canada’s sustainability, environment, and clean economy sectors through connection, learning, and collective influence.
What is the R.A.I.S.E. Platform?
R.A.I.S.E is grounded in the belief that true sustainability cannot be achieved without gender equity, inclusive policy development, and active participation of women in shaping environmental outcomes at local, national, and global levels.
R.A.I.S.E as an inclusive, membership-based platform is designed to:
- Foster dialogue
- Dismantle systemic barriers
- Promote leadership pathways for women across all career stages
What Can You Do with R.A.I.S.E.?
Customized HR support built for the environmental sector: practical, affordable, and results-driven.
Connect
with others navigating similar challenges
Access
conversations and insights grounded in real experiences - not just theory.
Explore
how others are addressing systemic barriers and apply those learnings within your own context
Build
confidence and expand your influence
Who this is for
Open to individuals of all genders across Canada:
- Students
- Professionals
- Academics
- Industry Leaders
- Policy Advocates
- International Members
How this works
Join the R.A.I.S.E. Platform
Launching soon
Organizational Membership
For organizations committed to building inclusive workplaces, developing talent, and shaping the future workforce.
- Organization-wide access to training, webinars, workshops, and learning resources
- Opportunities to participate in workforce development initiatives and R.A.I.S.E labs, including projects supported through WAGE initiatives
- First access to new ECO Canada initiatives, programs, and opportunities
- Discounted rates on select training programs and services
- Employer profile/listing opportunities to showcase your organization and connect with potential partners
- Priority access to roundtables, conferences, and industry forums
- Opportunities for organizational representatives to participate as speakers, webinar contributors, podcast guests, and panelists
Individual Membership
For professionals looking to grow their skills, expand their networks, and advance their careers.
- Full access to webinars, workshops, and the R.A.I.S.E learning library
- Premium podcasts and curated learning content shaped by member interests and feedback
- Essential leadership development workshops and specialized sessions based on community needs
- Priority registration and access to select events and programs
- Exclusive networking events, leadership discussions, and peer roundtables
- Opportunities to be featured as speakers, panelists, podcast guests, and community contributors
Free Membership
Stay connected with Canada’s evolving workforce ecosystem.
- Access to select webinars, podcasts, and community content
- Monthly and quarterly newsletters featuring industry insights, opportunities, and updates
- Opportunities to participate in surveys and contribute to workforce initiatives
- Access to public networking events and community activities
Access Resources for the RAISE Program
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