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SUMMARY:Advancing Gender-Responsive Nature-Based Climate Solutions
DESCRIPTION:A capacity-building session and community of practice event  \n  \n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n\nNature-based climate solutions (NBCS) that conserve\, restore\, and sustainably use biodiversity and ecosystems hold promise in helping people adapt to the impacts of climate change. \nAga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) are hosting an NBCS capacity-building session which will be followed by a community of practice meeting focusing on NBCS and biodiversity led by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). \nSession 1: Implementing Gender-Responsive Nature-Based Climate Solutions for Adaptation \nOn October 7\, join AKFC and IISD for a capacity-building session on advancing gender equality through rights-based\, inclusive approaches to NBCS for climate change adaptation. The session will include case study presentations and breakout discussions with experienced practitioners including: \n\nSuriname’s Gender-responsive Water Resource Adaptation Strategy: Angie Dazé\, Lead\, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion with IISD’s Resilience program\n\n\nAga Khan Development Network Gender-Responsive Adaptation Initiative : Humaira Daniel\, Climate Change Specialist\, AKFC\n\n\nCanadian Coalition on Climate Change and Development Case Study: Speaker TBD\n\nSession 2: Nature-based Climate Solutions and Biodiversity Community of Practice Meeting \nGAC welcomes organizations to a meeting of the NBCS & Biodiversity Community of Practice. In this meeting\, we will discuss the objectives of the Community of Practice\, operating principles\, and key areas of focus. Participants will also discuss how issues identified in Session 1 can be addressed through working groups and activities of the Community of Practice. The session will include a brief overview of Canada’s “Partnering for Climate” initiative and a moderated discussion led by GAC officials\, including: \n\nCéline Heinbecker\, Director\, Climate Finance Partnerships\, GAC\nKerry Max\, Special Advisor\, Climate Finance Partnerships\, GAC\nAdditional speakers TBC\n\nEvent Details \nSession 1 – Breakout Discussions: The event will include a breakout discussion focusing on the case studies\, with the case study presenters and/or additional moderators. There will be an opportunity to sign up for a breakout session closer to the event. \nSession 2 – Nature-based Climate Solutions and Biodiversity Community of Practice Meeting: \n\nIntroductory remarks by GAC\nOverview of Canada’s Partnering for Climate initiative\nPresentation of key Menti findings from June 2022 Nature-based Solutions meeting where initial Community of Practice input was requested\nGroup discussion regarding key objectives\, operating principles\, and areas of focus\nConcluding remarks regarding next steps and preparation for the 2023 International Development Week Community of Practice meeting\n\nFrench Translation \n\nThis event will be offered in English with French interpretation available in the plenary session and designated breakout sessions.\nPlease specify in your registration if you would prefer to access the French interpretation services in the breakout group.\n\nAdditional Information for Attendees \n\nIn-person / Virtual Ticket: When you register\, please indicate your interest to attend in-person at the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat (199 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa) or to attend online (Zoom) by selecting the relevant ticket option for each session.\nRefreshments: In-person attendees are welcome to arrive at 10:00 am ET to network and enjoy light refreshments prior to session 1.\nA light networking lunch will be provided for those attending both sessions in-person.\n\nQuestions? Please contact events.akfc@akdn.org \nAbout the Sessions \nThis session is co-hosted by AKFC and IISD as part of AKFC’s Speaker Series on Climate Change Resilience and Adaptation and IISD’s Nature for Climate Adaptation Initiative (NCAI). \nAKFC’s Speaker Series on Climate Change Resilience and Adaptation \nThe series aims to bring together practitioners\, advocates\, and others who share an interest in exploring and discussing how we may use the climate crisis as a catalyst for great leaps in addressing the complex challenges involved in confronting climate change in a manner that advances sustainable development\, well-being\, and resilient livelihoods for all. \nIISD’s Nature for Climate Adaptation Initiative (NCAI) \nThe NCAI equips civil society organizations and practitioners involved in international development and climate adaptation with the knowledge to design compelling proposals and pursue projects\, programs\, and partnerships that will unleash the full potential of nature in confronting the climate crisis. The NCAI will create an environment for accelerated action on NBCS for adaptation while promoting gender equality\, social inclusion\, rights-based approaches\, and positive outcomes for biodiversity and ecosystems. \nNature-Based Climate Solutions & Biodiversity Community of Practice \nAs part of Canada’s $5.3 billion (2021−2026) international climate finance commitment to help developing countries transition to low-carbon\, climate-resilient\, nature-positive\, and inclusive sustainable development\, Canada announced that it would allocate a minimum of 20% of funding to projects that leverage nature-based climate solutions and projects that contribute biodiversity co-benefits. \nThe NBCS and Biodiversity Community of Practice is intended to bring together organizations in Canada and their international partners to share our collective experiences and insights\, and help advance knowledge of lessons learned and best practices. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/advancing-gender-responsive-nature-based-climate-solutions/
LOCATION:Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat\, 199 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 1K6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Launch of “Window of Quebec” program
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join us to celebrate together the launch of “Window of Quebec” program! \nZMQ Global is pleased to invite you to its launch event! \nIn a warm atmosphere\, we would like to offer you a first glimpse of the digital stories developed by ZMQ Global as part of the Window on Quebec project. Their goals? To raise awareness of some of the realities experienced by Indigenous and racialized communities in the employment sector; and to emphasize the importance of individual and collective commitment to building more inclusive environments. \nIn this spirit\, please join us to explore and discuss the richness of equity\, diversity and inclusion issues in the workplace. We look forward to seeing you! \nFor those unable to attend in person may join online here.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/launch-of-window-of-quebec-program/
LOCATION:Montreal CoWork\, 4388 R. Saint-Denis #200\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2J 2L1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:World Sight Day 2022 - Love Your Eyes!
DESCRIPTION:World Sight Day is on Thursday\, October 13\, 2022 and together with the global eye care community\, we will be focusing attention on the importance of eye care for all. Please join us by prioritising your own eye health. \nNearly everyone on the planet will experience an eye health issue in their lifetime\, however\, more than a billion people worldwide do not have access to the services they need for healthy vision. \nThe good news is that this global issue is solvable! \nTogether\, we can realize our vision of a world in which no one is needlessly blind or visually impaired and where access to high-quality eye care services are readily available to everyone. \nSo\, this World Sight Day\, #Love YourEyes and join the millions of others worldwide who will be doing the same. \nSimply: \n\nBook an eye exam to safeguard your vision\nDownload and cut out a pair of heart glasses them at seva.ca/worldsightdayglasses\nTake a photo wearing your heart glasses and post it to your social media accounts with the hashtag #LoveYourEyes\nTag @sevacanada and @iapb\nShare and encourage others to #LoveYourEyes!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/world-sight-day-2022-love-your-eyes/
LOCATION:Ontario
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SUMMARY:International Cooperation Futures Festival
DESCRIPTION:We are very excited that registration is open for the International Cooperation Futures Festival! \nThe festival will take place from October 17 to 20\, 2022\, at the Shaw Centre\, located on the unceded\, unsurrendered Territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation (colonially\, Ottawa). \nWe look forward to convening Canadian and global change-makers to examine the trends and disruptors shaping our world and promote new thinking\, connections and engagement on the future of international cooperation! \nWhen registering\, use the CanWaCH promo code “COALITION” to receive a 5% discount after choosing the non-member registration option. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/international-cooperation-futures-festival/
LOCATION:Shaw Centre\, 55 Colonel By Drive\, Ottawa\, ON\, 55 Colonel By Drive\, Canada
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