Building SustainABLE Communities

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Date: 
21 November, 2017 to 24 November, 2017

Building SustainABLE CommunitiesThe Fresh Outlook Foundation is hosting its 7thBuilding SustainABLE Communities (BSC) conference in Kelowna, BC, Canada November 21-24. The overarching theme is Innovation Through Collaboration, with major forums addressing Climate Action, Water Stewardship, Food Systems/Security, and Community Capital/Infrastructure. Workshops will focus on Ecological Economics, Community Engagement, and SustainAbility for Young Professionals, while breakout topics include Climate Change & Community Health, Leadership & Governance, Active Transportation, Local Prosperity, Collaborative Change, Sustainable Development, Ecological Imperatives, and the Sharing Economy. Unique and fun activities include the SustainAbility SchmoozeFest, SustainAbility Village, and Tasty Talk Dine-Around. The event’s stunning venue is ideally located on the shores of Okanagan Lake and steps from Kelowna’s vibrant cultural district. It’s also easily accessible, being minutes from an international airport.

Register for Building SustainABLE Communities

BSC typically draws delegates from government, business, and the nonprofit and academic sectors. Students are also a major contingent. To ensure a robust, multi-sector gathering, this event offers affordable registration fees, with substantial discounts for students and nonprofit representatives. For more information and to register, visit www.freshoutlookfoundation.org/sessions/.

Host: 
Fresh Outlook Foundation
Kelowna  British Columbia
Canada
Categories: 
Community Capacity Building
Environment
Sustainable Development