Decent Work in the Green Economy

2017/05/25

Will green transitions have a positive impact on the nature of work in Ontario? And if not, could public policy be used to encourage more inclusive outcomes?

Stephanie Cairns speaks at "Global Learning Forum 2017"

2017/05/18

How can renewables be kick-started in cities?

Michelle Brownlee speaking at "Blue Cities 2017"

2017/05/18

Innovation in a World of Regulations, Policies and Guidelines

SPI's Stephanie Cairns at "EnVision 2017"

2017/04/28

How Canada is responding to its Paris commitments

Webinar | Municipal Natural Assets Initiative (MNAI)

2017/04/13

MNAI is changing the way municipalities deliver everyday services, increasing the quality and resilience of infrastructure at lower costs and reduced risk. Join us for our webinar on April 13th to be part of the discussion.

Anthony Young speaks at "Americana 2017"

2017/03/22

Sustainable development within governments: approaches, policies and issues

Webinar | New solutions for sustainable stormwater management in Canada

2017/03/02

Struggling with costly infrastructure deficits, the impacts of increasing urbanization, and changing weather patterns, how are today’s local governments going to address the challenges of urban stormwater management?

Webinar | The future of Ontario’s economy

2017/02/21

Building the circular economy for printed paper and packaging.

iPolitics Live--Demystifying Carbon Pricing: Can SMEs Adapt?

2017/02/07

This panel will explore how some businesses are responding to carbon pricing and discuss the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to a low-carbon economy.

NCC Urban Lab: The Benefit$ of Natural Capital

2016/11/29

Our guest speakers will explore the economic benefits of the Greenbelt, Gatineau Park and other green assets owned by the NCC, a concept known as “natural capital.”

Electrifying transportation

2016/12/05

How effective climate policies for Canada's transport sector can drive the transition from fossil fuels to electricity

Webinar | Unlocking Green Growth Potential: Experiences from Colombia and Peru

2016/10/26

Colombia and Peru are countries rich in natural resources, particularly those in the forest sector. The region has experienced considerable economic growth over the past decade, driven by mining, agriculture and other export commodities, resulting in a significant decrease in poverty. However growth has come at the cost of natural capital erosion and environmental degradation, impacting local livelihoods. To help countries find ways to turn risks into green growth opportunities, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) has launched their Green Growth Potential Assessment (GGPA) tool.

Michelle Brownlee speaking at "Moving to Impact: Responsible Investing in Canada"

2016/10/21

Please join us as key leaders on responsible and impact investing in Canada and around the world gather in Ottawa for an important policy conference to be held during the Canadian Responsible Investment Week

Michelle Brownlee speaking at "Water Innovation in Action"

2016/10/18

Michelle Brownlee, SP's Director of Policy, will be speaking on a panel about "Better Best Practices to Improve Water Innovation in Ontario"

Michelle Brownlee speaks at Ontario’s Carbon Opportunity Forum

2016/10/13

Catch Sustainable Prosperity's Director of Policy, Michelle Brownlee on the afternoon panel.

SP's Mike Wilson at the Green Economy Coalition's 2016 Global Meeting

2016/07/19

Focused on ‘The state of the global transition’, this meeting will be the largest gathering of civil society and researchers working on a green economy from around the world.

North American Climate Policy Forum

2016/05/25

The NACPF will bring together some of the world's pre-eminent thinkers with senior Canadian, American and Mexican climate policy officials for a two-day dialogue on climate policy design, low carbon technology and innovation policy.

Sara Jane O'Neill Stormwater Management Presentation at "Sommet sur les infrastructures naturelles du Grand Montréal"

2016/06/14

Sara Jane O'Neill, Senior Research Associate at Sustainable Prosperity, will be presenting on "Incenting Green Infrastructure for Stormwater Management" at the Sommet sur les infrastructures naturelles du Grand Montréal.

Green Economy Perspectives: Canadian Strategies for a Stronger Cleaner Economy

2016/06/06

Join us at 192 Spadina Ave (Meeting Room D) on Wednesday, June 8th, from 4:00-5:00 PM for a candid conversation with Sustainable Prosperity’s Executive Director Mike Wilson, discussing his perspectives on the green economy.

Webinar: How to drive economic development, cut energy costs, reduce emissions and create jobs through community energy planning

2016/03/24

This webinar will highlight the untapped opportunities that Canadian communities have to strengthen local economies, reduce current and future energy costs and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and create jobs through community energy planning.

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