January 2012

SCI Network Peer Exchange, Los Cabos, Mexico January 24th

Network participants from Los Cabos, Calgary, Colima, Mazatlan and Leon will share best practices and lessons learned in order to contribute to the new sustainability plan for Los Cabos. A key focus will be on implementation of the plan, looking at public transportation, public spaces and community participation.

February 2012

SCI Network Peer Exchange, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, February 20 - 23

Theme: Promoting Sustainable Urban Livelihoods - Experiences in Waste Management and Urban Agriculture

Network participants from Dakar, Durban and Dar es Salaam will learn and share information through practical examples and discussions. The experiences from the three cities on implementing demonstration projects and stakeholders engagement in promoting sustainable urban development will be discussed. Stay tuned for a report following the event!

March 2012

SCI Network Peer Exchange, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, February 20 - 23

DATE: MARCH 14, 21 AND 28, APRIL 4 (ALL WEDNESDAYS)

TIME: 3:30pm - 4:45pm EST

TO REGISTER PLEASE EMAIL SBLOEDORN(AT)ICSC.CA

Learn how you can build more sustainable systems and practices in your community. We’ll use the LASER Guide (Local Action for Sustainable Economic Renewal) to chart a course for your community that you’ll be able to put into action at the end of the course.

The LASER Guide is co-authored by Hunter Lovins and Christopher Juniper of Natural Capitalism, Bernard Lietaer from the Access Foundation, Gwendolyn Hallsmith of Global Community Initiatives, Wayne Fawbush, who now works for the Ford Foundation, and Michael Miller of America’s Development Foundation. It’s a step by step workbook with a web based set of management support tools with best practices from around the world, and resources that give you practical stories and advice from people who have successfully used the strategies.

Sustainable Cities Network Members  $150 CAD

Non-Members $250

May 2012

SCI / Metro Vancouver Annual Symposium May 2 – 4, 2012

The next Network Conference will take place in the Metro Vancouver area from May 2 - 4, 2012.

Building on learnings from the last conference in Ottawa 2010, we will use Metro Vancouver’s Sustainability Framework as a backdrop for our Symposium. Site visits and open discussion amongst members will be a key part of the program as we explore topics such as water, climate change, urban agriculture, food security, energy and waste management.

With a population of 2.3 million, Metro Vancouver is a political body and corporate entity operating under provincial legislation as a ‘regional district’ and ‘greater boards’ that delivers regional services, planning, and political leadership on behalf of 24 local authorities.

Please stay tuned for the full conference website and a prelimary program!