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Unlocking Sustainable Development: Incentives for new buildings in small to mid-sized municipalities
Thursday, May 29 | 2:00 to 3:00 pm ET | Online
How can small to mid-sized municipalities use financial and non-financial incentives to encourage more sustainable new buildings? In this Building to Net-Zero Community of Practice, we will explore how planning tools like density bonusing, fee rebates, and recognition programs are being used to move the needle on green development. Join us Thursday May 29 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm ET to hear Lisa Mak from the Community Energy Association share how municipalities are implementing these strategies and ensuring their incentives are effective—all while navigating challenges such as council buy-in and limited staff capacity. After the presentation, participants will move into breakout rooms for a chance to exchange experiences, ask questions, and troubleshoot challenges with their peers.
Kingston Climate Summit: Shaping our future together
June 4-5, 2025 | Queen’s University Biosciences Complex | Kingston, ON
The Kingston Climate Summit will bring together changemakers from across Kingston and Southeastern Ontario to explore how collaboration can accelerate our path to carbon neutrality and regional climate resilience. Over the course of two days, we will engage in thought-provoking sessions, dive deep into the climate challenges that matter most to the region, and participate in immersive study tours that bring local climate solutions to life. Most importantly, delegates will build lasting relationships with other local leaders—from municipalities, businesses, organizations, and communities—all committed to making a difference.
Next ICLEI Peer Network Meeting
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | 1:00 to 2:00 pm ET | Online
The ICLEI Peer Network is a virtual space designed for local government staff to connect regularly on challenges and emerging trends in the climate and sustainability sector. It offers a platform for candid discussions, peer-to-peer exchanges, and shared problem-solving. Does this sound like something you could use? Municipal and Indigenous community staff can join this Canada-wide network for free.
2025 Livable Cities Forum: Acting on Climate Together
October 6-8, 2025 | Halifax, NS
Join us in Halifax, NS October 6-8 for the 2025 Livable Cities Forum (LCF). LCF is Canada’s preeminent event for municipal leaders and practitioners who want to create livable cities. It provides a space for delegates to learn from colleagues and experts, share their knowledge and experiences, and participate in workshops and panels showcasing local innovation related to climate action and resilience. The Forum is widely known for its high-calibre practical sessions, diverse speakers, and meaningful networking opportunities. LCF attracts over 300 delegates, including municipal staff and elected officials, senior provincial and federal government representatives, non-governmental and private sector representatives, and other urban professionals from across the country. We hope you can join us!
Partners for Climate Protection Events
Ongoing | Online
Join our monthly drop-in sessions for an open discussion on climate mitigation with the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) Secretariat and other PCP member municipalities. The PCP porgram hosts a variety of other events to help members overcome challenges related to climate change. Check here regularly to discover new webinars, monthly drop-ins, recordings and more.
Past events and webinars
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