2024 Livable Cities Forum: Multisolving For a Net-Zero and Resilient Future
Check out the (newly announced!) LCF 2024 program, and preview a few sessions that you won’t want to miss.
This year’s LCF program puts the spotlight on multisolving
Join us in Vancouver, on the unceded and traditional territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation, and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation from October 23 to 25, 2024 to explore how to build net-zero, resilient, and equitable communities through a multisolving lens.
Discover the program
Preview just four of the dozens of LCF 2024 sessions that have been annouced:
Maximizing Impact: Multisolving to breakdown silos and achieve more
Kick-off LCF 2024 by joining this half-day immersive workshop, which delves into the transformative potential of multisolving to advance climate action. Whether you’re new to multisolving or looking to deepen your understanding, gain practical insights and tools that you can apply in your own climate initiatives. Together, let’s explore how multisolving can be a powerful tool for creating resilient and equitable communities in the face of climate change.
Overcoming Conflicting Priorities Along the Path to a Net-Zero Building Sector
Municipalities are at the forefront of driving solutions that confront the intertwined challenges of climate change and housing shortages. Gain insights into innovative approaches that reconcile perceived conflicting priorities, such as affordability, sustainability, and regulatory compliance. Discover practical steps and successful case studies that can guide municipalities in navigating the path towards sustainable and resilient urban development.
Talking Trees and Salish Seas: Learnings from First Nations teachings
On this nature walking immersive session hosted by Talaysay Tours, an Indigenous owned and operated tour business, hear the stories of how shíshálh (Sechelt) Coast Salish & Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) People have been utilizing the land for thousands of years. Learn how the Talaysay team has been studying climate change and its impacts, and experience multisolving in action as your Talaysay cultural ambassador guide shares their ecological practices, ancient and contemporary history, stories, legends and Indigenous ways of living (knowing).
From Grey to Green: Using natural infrastructure to build a more climate-ready future
Learn how cities can harness the power of natural systems to create more resilient, low-carbon, and livable environments. As climate change impacts intensify, cities must prepare for more frequent and severe heatwaves, droughts, and floods. Implementing green, resilient, and inclusive urban development to combat climate change is critical. Join for interactive idea generation and knowledge sharing about natural infrastructure and nature-based solutions that enhance climate resilience in cities.
Stay tuned!
We will be announcing speakers and more sessions in the coming weeks.
What people are saying about the Livable Cities Forum:
“LCF was a lot of fun! The sessions covered a broad range of topics in the municipal climate action sphere and allowed many opportunities to connect with delegates. I am leaving the event feeling invigorated and inspired in my own climate action work.”
– LCF 2023 delegate
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