Sustainable Cities hosts many peer learning events and urban sustainability events for PLUS Network member cities, including peer exchanges and biennial conferences, as well as Boot Camps and web dialogues for a broad urban municipal audience. Sustainable Cities also participates in events hosted by affiliates and partners, and its member cities often take part in learning exchanges.

UPCOMING EVENTS

February 2010

Sustainable Cities : PLUS Network Workshop, Ottawa, ON

PLUS Network Event: February 9, 2010

On February 9th the PLUS Network will be holding a workshop in Ottawa at City Hall the day before FCM’s Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show. As part of the lead into the PLUS Network 2010 biennial conference, the workshop will focus on the theme of implementation, in particular the development of some practical tools for towns/cities and regions as they strive to implement their work on sustainability. For more information on the workshop please contact Patricia Gordon at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

FCM Sustainable Communities Conference

Affiliate Event : February 10 - 12, 2010

Held in Ottawa, Ontario,  The Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show connects municipal decision-makers to leading examples of sustainable development, training opportunities and resources for greening local communities.

March 2010

Globe 2010, Vancouver, BC

Affiliate Event: March 24-26, 2010

GLOBE 2010 is one of the world's largest and longest-running events dedicated to the business of the environment. Every two years, over 10,000 professionals from 70+ countries come together for three days of thought-leading sessions presented by world-renowned sustainability experts; to survey leading-edge environmental innovations; and to participate in unparalleled global networking opportunities.

World Urban Forum 5, Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

Affiliate Event: March 22 – 26, 2010

The Forum was established by the United Nations to examine one of the most pressing problems facing the world today: rapid urbanization and its impact on communities, cities, economies, climate change and policies. It brings together government leaders, ministers, mayors, diplomats, members of national, regional and international associations of local governments, NGO's and community organizations, professionals, academics, grassroots women's organizations, youth and slum dwellers groups as partners working for better cities.