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Miranda Baksh
Environmental Communications Expert, Award-Winning Social Entrepreneur, Founder
Miranda (she/her) is based in Georgina.
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Miranda Baksh is a climate communicator, environmental educator, and advocate dedicated to climate literacy, biodiversity conservation, and community resilience. As the Environmental Manager at Environmental Defence and a Board Director at Climate Action Network Canada, she works at the forefront of environmental policy and advocacy. With expertise in environmental education, digital science communication, and justice-centered sustainability, Miranda has held key roles as a Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Advisor at the Sustainability Network, an Environmental Educator with Nature Canada and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), and a Communications & Digital Content Coordinator with Ontario Nature.
Miranda’s passion for the environment is deeply rooted in her Guyanese heritage and a lifelong appreciation for the natural world. Her academic background includes degrees in Environmental Studies from York University, where her master’s research explored the intersection of biodiversity conservation and digital communication. She has conducted eco-system conservation work in Belize and Costa Rica, further shaping her approach to sustainability. As a co-founder of The Community Climate Council, she has championed grassroots climate action and public engagement, inspiring others to take part in local and systemic environmental solutions.
A recognized changemaker, Miranda has been named one of York University’s Top 30 Under 30 and received…
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How does their lived experience shape their qualification?
Growing up, my parents and I would always go to our cottage with us. I was going there as a baby and literally grew up in the outdoors. I loved it, going to the cabin, gardening with my mom and always feeling inherently connected to outdoor spaces. I also cared very deeply about wildlife, thinking about the species been here for so much longer than we have and about why they evolved the way they did. But even though I knew that I loved animals, I didn’t know what career I wanted in highschool.
I loved the sciences. I loved biology and chemistry, but they didn’t love me back. I then took a grade ten environmental science class and we were learning about chemicals in shampoos. I remember wondering why these weren’t being labeled as toxic, why we weren’t learning about unsafe things around us more. And as I realized how much work still needed to be done for the environment, I started thinking about environmental studies. I took environmental studies in undergrad and loved it. It was a great balance between policy, wildlife, conservation management and the social aspect of all these things. I loved it so much that…
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"Your TEDx talk was truly inspiring and it's amazing to see the positive impact you're having on today's youth. Keep up the fantastic work in climate activism and community engagement! I feel privileged to be part of your team."
Sourav Bhattacharjee
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Miranda delivers engaging and accessible talks on climate justice, biodiversity conservation, environmental communication, and equity in climate action. Whether through keynotes, workshops, or panel discussions, she empowers audiences with knowledge, tools, and motivation to create a more sustainable and resilient future.
Harnessing community to protect our climate, National Observer
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Miranda lives on the traditional and current land of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation.
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