Nurturing leadership for inclusive, equitable and sustainable communities.
We are an independent public policy think tank with a mission to foster and support leadership for inclusive, equitable and sustainable communities.
We believe that communities who value social justice, the environment and strong local economies are healthier and happier places to live.
Our Best of 2024 Newsletter
Here’s our final Briefing Notes of 2024, with stories on emissions pricing, parking mandates, encampments, resilient communities, and more…
Winter Programming for Local Electeds
Jan 22
12pm
Via Zoom
Leaving a Legacy
In partnership with Feminist Campaign School.
Feb 6
11am
Via Zoom
Climate Change and Insurance in BC
In partnership with Investors for Paris Compliance.
Feb 10
11am
Via Zoom
The Future of Civility in BC: Equity-Centred Governance Online and Offline
In partnership with Foundation for a Path Forward.
Feb 19
11am
Via Zoom
Local Climate Governance in a Shifting Political Landscape
In partnership with Climate Caucus.
Conversation Series
In the fifth edition of our Webinar Conversation Series, we will cover topics including racial equity and mental health, climate risks and insurance, gender equity, climate governance during unstable times, and more.
Scholarships
We’re committed to lifelong learning that benefits all segments of society. We recognize that the skyrocketing cost of education makes it difficult to return to the classroom for further learning, retraining, or skills advancement. That’s why we offer lifelong learning scholarship opportunities.
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Suite 440, 789 West Pender Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6C 1H2. Our organization is headquartered on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
