November 2011
FCM is pleased to announce two excellent municipal sustainability resources:
Webinar: Best Practices in Alberta Municipal Sustainability Planning
December 1, 2011, 12–1 p.m. EST
Learn how Alberta municipalities implemented leading planning practices that helped them put their plans into action.
Presenters will introduce the results of a comprehensive assessment of municipal sustainability plans in Alberta, and participate in an interactive panel discussion with municipal sustainability staff and elected officials.
The assessment of municipal sustainability plans was conducted in partnership with FCM and other municipal associations.
Who should attend?
Municipal staff and elected officials who want to take action on sustainability.
Space is limited, so register online today and download the free report, Catalyzing Change.
New resource: A Policy Agenda for Canadian Municipalities to Advance Sustainability
The Royal Roads University Canada Research Chair on Sustainable Community Development has released a new publication: A Policy Agenda for Canadian Municipalities to Advance Sustainability.
Drawing on the results of the Sustainable Cities Strategic Review released earlier this year in partnership with the Sustainability Solutions Group, the Policy Agenda highlights two key needs for effective sustainability planning:
- clear, multi-level governance arrangements to bring key stakeholders to the table
- accurate data to measure progress toward strategic outcomes
FCM joined representatives from 16 Canadian cities and districts on the Sustainable Cities Strategic Review project advisory team.
Put sustainability on your agenda and visit our website for more great resources.