Join us at the Muskoka Summit on the Environment 2025 to shape that future together.
This year’s Summit explores how key sectors—forestry, tourism, agriculture, and building—can adapt to a changing climate while protecting Muskoka’s natural legacy.
The Muskoka Summit on the Environment returns for a full-day conference on October 3, 2025, at the Muskoka Lumber Community Centre. This year’s theme centers on action and adaptation, bringing together leaders, businesses, and changemakers to explore bold strategies that build both environmental and economic resilience.
Get ready for dynamic presentations and meaningful dialogue. The 2025 agenda features five keynote-style talks accompanied by an open Q&A session and a 15-minute break. The event includes breakfast, lunch, and a closing social hour with an open bar and appetizers.
Full agenda coming soon.
Join as a sponsor and show your commitment to environmental progress. Explore opportunities to align your brand by contacting us at sponsorship@muskokawatershed.org
Don’t miss this chance to position your company as a leader in environmental stewardship.
Our speakers are national voices at the forefront of climate adaptation, environmental policy, and sustainable development. From wildfire risk and low-emission building to climate-conscious tourism and food systems, our speakers will dive into the real-world choices shaping our future:
🔹 Dr. Anabela Bonada, Managing Director from the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, will speak about wildfire risk and strategies for building climate resilience.
🔹 Chris Magwood, Manager of Carbon-Free Buildings at the RMI and Cofounder for Builders for Climate Action, will explore low-carbon construction practices for homes and small buildings.
🔹 Jeff Lehman, Municipal Leader with experience in Barrie and Muskoka, will discuss practical, community-level pathways to reducing local carbon footprints.
🔹 Angela Nagy, CEO of GreenStep Solutions, headquartered in Kelowna, BC, will present the economic case for adopting climate-smart strategies in the tourism industry.
🔹 Anita Krajnc, Global Campaigner from the Plant-Based Treaty, will highlight the critical role food systems play in advancing meaningful climate action.
Launched in 2010, the Muskoka Summit on the Environment has become a cornerstone event for collaborative environmental action. Now held annually, it brings together scientists, policymakers, advocates, and citizens to shape the future of Muskoka’s ecosystems and communities—and those far beyond.
