Description: At the Ottawa climate march Friday, they said the crowds were larger than those on Canada Day. In cities across Canada and around the world, students left classes to join in climate marches to protest the direction the world is headed in this era of climate change. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has been inspiring many of the marchers with her impassioned speeches on the need for change.

Date:  September 27, 2019

Source:  calgaryherald.com

Link: https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/climate-strike-fills-plaza-outside-city-hall-as-protesters-demand-action

Discussion points: 

 1) Did you or any of your classmates participate in a climate march at your school?

2) How can accountants take a lead in helping their organizations promote sustainability?

3) In Wiley’s Auditing: A Practical Approach, chapter one talks about various types of audits that an auditor can perform. Which of these audits can contribute to helping the sustainable development cause?