The Mobius Awards
On November 13, 2024, Divert NS hosted the 24th annual Mobius Awards of Environmental Excellence Gala at the Halifax Convention Centre to recognize and celebrate Nova Scotia’s environmental champions. This event brought together Nova Scotia’s environmental elite from businesses, government, organizations, and communities across the province.
We are proud to celebrate the seven winners leading the charge in waste reduction and environmental action in Nova Scotia.
Keynote Speaker, Dr. Jiaying Zhao
Dr. Jiaying Zhao (aka JZ) is a leading behavioral scientist tackling critical social and environmental challenges with behavioral solutions to promote sustainability. She is currently an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair at the University of British Columbia, in the Department of Psychology and the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability.
JZ has pioneered innovative behavioral interventions to encourage climate action, recycling, composting, waste reduction, and biodiversity conservation. She works closely with NASA, NOAA, and the US and Canadian Forest Services to develop pathways to net zero and zero waste.
