Getting to carbon neutral workshop & tradeshow

INTRODUCTION:

The provincial government has introduced a gas emissions reduction policy. Local governments know they have to do something, but are unsure what to do or how to do it. This workshop will outline the what, why, and how.

WHAT IS DIFFERENT ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP?

In recent years, there have been many excellent sustainability conference hosted by FCM, UBCM, Gaining Ground, and the Fresh Outlook Foundation, to name just a few. This workshop builds on what these conferences have done at the macro level and drills down to a very practical, micro level. The workshop provides unique perspectives and actionable plans. Speakers will share information about what they are successfully implementing, at this time, at the local level. The workshop also uses learning roundtables to provide delegates with opportunities to share and discuss measures they are undertaking. The intended outcomes of the workshop are to:

• Understand provincial expectations and regulations on reducing the carbon footprint
• Hear speakers who are demonstrating workable sustainability initiatives in local government in the areas of waste
  diversion, energy, green buildings, and gas emissions
• Provide a process for local government to move forward to meet the requirements
• Draw from the ideas and discussions to start their own process on relevant initiatives
• Outline available funding and provide a funding guide.

All participants will receive a working manual. The afternoon of Day 2 will be devoted to developing plans for their own jurisdictions.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Local government politicians
• Senior managers with responsibility for public works, community services, finance, and planning
• First Nations leaders
• Those with an interest in local government sustainability issues, key infrastructure consultants, and developers.