Reach net zero, resilience, and sustainability goals

Local governments don’t have to navigate energy transition, equitable climate adaptation, and sustainable development alone. LCF is Canada’s preeminent event for local leaders, urban professionals, and on-the-ground practitioners working to transition to net zero, advance low carbon resilience, and build an inclusive and equitable future. The Forum is widely known for its high caliber practical sessions, diverse speakers, and meaningful networking opportunities.

From Intention to Implementation

Most Canadian cities and towns were not built with a vision of a net zero, resilient, and sustainable future. So what does the transition to resilient, equitable, and livable communities look like? How can we embrace diversity and inclusion in the process? And, ultimately, how can we accelerate implementation to keep pace with challenges municipalities face? Thank you to everyone who joined us in Mississauga September 25 to 27, 2023 to explore these questions through the lens of “Intention to Implementation”.

LCF 2023 took place at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga, on the traditional territory and treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and traditional homeland of the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe, and Haudenosaunee First Nations. This region has been and continues to be home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples since time immemorial. We are grateful to all past, present, and future caretakers of this land, and are committed to learning from Indigenous groups and knowledge keepers at LCF and on an ongoing basis.

Lake Ontario, Jojo Santa Ana Photography, 2018.

EXPERTS, LEADERS, AND PRACTITIONERS FROM ACROSS CANADA

LCF 2023 delegates learned from and collaborated with climate experts, leaders and policymakers, urban professionals, and on-the-ground practitioners. Opportunities for networking were purposefully included in the program to allow delegates to share experiences and lessons learned, have candid conversations, make connections, create and strengthen relationships, and build support networks.

2023 Program

Climate action is becoming mainstream, but implementation is not keeping pace with the needs of municipalities and the challenges they are facing. The LCF 2023 program put the spotlight on implementation to help communities keep moving forward with a focus on equity and inclusion. Delegates walked away with tools, insights, and connections to address the challenges of implementation and make the most of opportunities in their communities.

Moonlight Murals Collective, Interconnection, 2022. mississauga.ca/publicart

APPROACH CLIMATE CHANGE DIFFERENTLY

In most communities, the lack of effective climate action is not due to a lack of information, planning, or policy solutions. So what is missing? This theme explored unconventional approaches to climate action and how these can help reimagine engagement, motivation, and implementation.

2023 SPEAKERS

LCF 2023 delegates learned from speakers, facilitators, workshop hosts, and panelists from across Canada. Speakers offered insightful perspectives, innovative ideas, and lessons learned on program themes and engaged with delegates through thoughtful dialogues.

Learn from leaders, urban professionals, and local practitioners who are also on the climate action journey.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS

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ICLEI Canada's work happens across Turtle Island which has traditionally been and is home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples since time immemorial. We endeavour to listen to and learn from Indigenous Peoples on an ongoing basis in the process of our work.