“Sean brought passion and dedication to our climate efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as to efforts in reducing energy poverty.”
— COO, Clean Foundation
Lead Consultant Sean Kelly has 30 years of practical experience in:
Program development
Strategic planning
Inclusive engagement
Communications on environment and global issues
A public service approach runs through everything we do.
Before launching SKC, Sean worked for nonprofits for decades. As Director of Energy at Clean Nova Scotia Foundation, he oversaw energy efficiency programs and helped create initiatives such as the Clean Energy & Equity Network. Sean has worked for other non-profits including Cuso International and the Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia.
An award-winning writer, Sean was editor of The Sustainable Times, a magazine on environment and global development sold across Canada. He sits on the Board of Directors of the Nova Scotia Nature Trust.
Additional associates add in-house expertise in research, facilitation, and equity analysis.
We also have partnerships with other experienced consultants, expanding the range of skills that we can offer. But we will always tell you if we aren’t the right consulting service for you.
We are a member of the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2).
Talking about ‘talking about climate change’ is one of our specialties.
We provide training and guidance on how to talk about climate change in a what that’s empowering, not overwhelming. We also offer free tips on how to communicate about climate change in a way that promotes action and hope instead of anxiety.
Sean is co-founder of the nonprofit Climate Stories Atlantic.
Judgment not algorithms.
Our focus is on:
Your unique context
Practical insight
Experience‑driven judgment
Tailored recommendations
SKC’s Sean Kelly is an engaging presenter who can speak on:
How to have cautious climate optimism in a time of, well, all this.
Why energy poverty reduction is critical to climate action.
How to talk effectively about climate change.
How to communicate like a human in a world of AI.