Annual Dr. David V.J. Bell Memorial Lecture
Thought leaders bridging the gap between research and practice.
6th Annual Dr. David V.J. Bell Memorial Lecture
Jonathan Foley, PhD is a world-renowned environmental scientist, sustainability expert, author, and public speaker whose work focuses on climate change, ecosystems, and resource sustainability. Jonathan has spoken at TED, the World Bank, and National Geographic, and written for The New York Times and Scientific American. He has also advised governments, NGOs, foundations, and business leaders worldwide, and founded the Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment (SAGE) at the University of Wisconsin and the Institute on the Environment (IonE) at the University of Minnesota.
The lecture features the exclusive release of LSF’s 3rd climate change and education survey report From Awareness to Action: Canadians on Climate Change and Education. The presentation explores trends in what Canadians think about climate change, the role of education, what climate change education is currently happening in classrooms, and how schools can move from awareness to meaningful action.
This engaging webinar took place on June 18th, 2025 from 7-8pm (ET)
About Dr. Bell + Memorial Lecture
Dr. David V.J. Bell became a member of LSF in 1995, became Chair of the Board of Directors in 2006, and was an integral part of our organization for over 22 years. His passion, commitment and dedication to sustainability and education left a permanent imprint on policy makers, educators and youth across Canada and internationally. Dr. Bell’s impact on LSF has been invaluable, and his leadership and countless contributions were recognized through numerous awards including: the Green Toronto Award for Leadership in Sustainability, the EECOM Award, the Harry Jerome Award, 2017 Clean50 Award, and the Jackie Robinson Fortitude Award.
The Annual Dr. David V.J. Bell Lecture is intended to help bridge the gap between research and what is practiced in educational institutions by identifying thought leaders to share their research and insights on education for sustainable development as it applies to education policy, teacher education and practice, and student empowerment.
Dr. David V.J. Bell (1944-2017)