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One of the key elements of good public policy is public engagement. It is crucial that the voices of those for whom public policies are in fact made are heard by policymakers. The usual form that public engagement takes is outreach. One organization, however, is looking to fundamentally change the way that communities are involved in the policy process, especially in the context of climate change. In today’s episode, Thea Koper sits down with Dr. Sean McGrath and Kyla Bruff, co-founders of the non-profit organization For a New Earth (FANE), based in Newfoundland and Labrador. Rather than leading one-sided outreach initiatives, this organization is focused on breaking down the barriers that exist between academia, the policy world, and local communities. FANE also recognizes the deep value that art, spirituality, and direct engagement with nature can bring to public engagement. We begin our conversation by discussing how this form of engagement is crucial not only for action on climate change, but for raising the ecological consciousness of a province. We then discuss specific policy recommendations for Newfoundland and Labrador pertaining to climate change. Today's guests are Dr. Sean J. McGrath and Kyla Bruff, Co-Founders of For a New EarthProduced by Thea Koper