Did you know that residential and commercial buildings contribute to a combined 100,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year in London? Heating and cooling buildings is a huge source of local emissions - especially when these buildings have outdated, inefficient, and fossil-fuel reliant heating and cooling systems. In order to meet climate action targets of net-zero emissions by 2050, buildings across London need to be retrofitted to improve energy efficiency, switch to renewable energy, and decrease overall energy demand.

Freshwater is essential for life on this planet. Yet freshwater is a finite resource, and one that is depleting around the world due to climate change, pollution, and development. If we care about just and equal access to freshwater resources, currently and in the future, we must manage freshwater usage and protect freshwater bodies.

Everyone has a role to play in water stewardship, and in this session we will hear perspectives from the following speakers:

A circular economy is a production system where resources are used intentionally. They are reused, repurposed, and recycled rather than thrown away after use - creating a closed loop with no waste and can even give back to the land it came from. It sounds like a lofty and dreamy goal, doesn’t it? Well, you might be surprised to learn that several examples of a circular economy are right here in London!

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With climate change affecting livelihoods around the world, it has never been more important to shift our consumption patterns to reduce our carbon emissions. Many people have adopted the “think global, act local” strategy to make choices that support local economic development, social well-being, and the health of the planet instead of economic practices that are extractive for the planet and its people.

In 2017, the City of London, Evergreen, and the Urban Agriculture Steering Committee collaborated on an Urban Agriculture Strategy to develop a community-driven and municipality-supported plan to increase effective urban agriculture activities in the city. In this Green in the City session, we will learn about some amazing examples of local programs and projects that are contributing to urban agriculture, food security, and food sovereignty in London.

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If you are looking for tips to manage your debt. When it makes sense to get a consolidation loan. The difference between consumer proposal and bankruptcy.

Join us on Oct 27 at @7:00 PM with Daniel Barreiras, the Lending Specialist / Coach at Libro Credit Union.

Navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath is one of the biggest organizational challenges of our time. To keep operations going, many nonprofits and social enterprises adopted new ways of working that left their offices empty. Other front line organizations had to find innovative ways to continue to support clients, communities and colleagues 

Join us for this volunteer workshop to hear from some amazing speakers and learn more about how you can get involved in water stewardship.

What is Cultural Safety? 

The concept of cultural safety emerged in New Zealand during the 1980s as a framework for responding to unequal access to health services by Indigenous Maori people. As defined by Indigenous rights leaders at the time, culturally safe practices recognize and respect the identities of others and meet their needs, rights and expectations. Culturally unsafe practices diminish, demean or disempower the cultural identity of an individual.

Buildings that target net zero energy. Solar parkades, streetlights, and art installations. You may have noticed Sifton's West 5 development in London's west end. Here's your chance to learn more and ask questions about this future-minded community.