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SUMMARY:Advancing Climate Resilience:  Nature-based Solutions\, Partnerships\, and Knowledge
DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. Watch the recording below: \n \n\nJoin us for a full-day event bringing together climate and development practitioners for a day of learning\, exchange\, and dialogue.\n\n\n\n\nAs part of the36th International Development Week\, this event highlights this year’s theme\, Prosperity through Partnership\, and the role of collaboration in advancing climate and development action. \nEnglish and French interpretation will be provided. \nThis national knowledge-sharing event is hosted by Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC)\, in partnership with Global Affairs Canada (GAC)\, as part of the Government of Canada’s Partnering for Climate initiative and the Nature and Climate Community of Practice. \nThroughout the day\, participants will engage in high-level panels\, interactive discussions\, and facilitated breakout sessions focused on advancing inclusive and effective climate change adaptation. \nPlease note: While in-person participation is reserved for registered Community of Practice members\, the virtual public audience is invited to observe and take part in key learning moments from the day. \n  \nSessions:\nMorning Session: Opportunities and challenges for nature-based finance and partnerships\nThe morning session will explore how nature-based solutions can be connected to carbon and nature revenue streams\, value chains\, blended finance\, and private-sector partnerships. Participants joining online will also take part in facilitated breakout discussions with other virtual attendees\, creating space for shared reflection\, exchange of perspectives\, and collaborative learning. \nAfternoon Session: Insights from Indigenous partnerships and knowledge sharing\nIn the afternoon\, programming will resume with a panel focused on Indigenous partnerships\, program design\, and governance in nature-based solutions. The day will also feature the formal launch of the Global Affairs Canada-funded report\, Working with Knowledge Holders to Advance Inclusive and Equitable Nature and Climate Initiatives. \nThe event offers a meaningful opportunity to engage with emerging ideas\, lessons learned\, and Indigenous approaches shaping inclusive and effective climate and nature initiatives. \n\n\n  \nRegister\n  \n\n\nQuestions? Contact akfc.events@akdn.org \nAKFC’s Speaker Series on Climate Change Resilience and Adaptation\nThis event is part of AKFC’s Speaker Series on Climate Change Resilience. The 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.
URL:https://www.akfc.ca/event/advancing-climate-resilience-nature-based-solutions-partnerships-and-knowledge/
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SUMMARY:Where Dreams Meet Real Opportunities: A Fireside Chat with Ziyaan Virji
DESCRIPTION:Discover how your dreams can meet real opportunities! Join us on February 3 for a fireside chat with Ziyaan Virji\, Founder of Leaders of Today. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat does it really take to turn an idea into impact? \nZiyaan Virji is a young social entrepreneur who turned a simple Google Sheet into Leaders of Today — a global platform helping tens of thousands of young people access scholarships\, fellowships\, and opportunities around the world. \nWhat started as a way for one youth to keep track of opportunities grew into a movement accessed over 3 million times\, now reaching 50\,000+ young leaders through a weekly newsletter and digital platform built by youth\, for youth. \nIn this conversation\, Ziyaan will share: \n\nHow he got started before he felt “ready”\n\n\nWhat actually worked (and what didn’t) along the way\n\n\nHow young people can turn their interests into real-world impact\n\n\nPractical advice for navigating opportunities in education\, leadership\, and social change\n\nWhether you’re curious about social entrepreneurship\, global issues\, or just figuring out your next step\, this session is designed to be honest\, interactive\, and grounded in real experience. \nThis event is virtual via Zoom.  \nPlease note that this event will be offered in English.  \nQuestions? akfc.education@akdn.org \nRegister Today!\n  \n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker\n\n\n\n\nZiyaan Virji\, Founder & CEO\, Leaders of Today  \nZiyaan is a 24-year-old award-winning social entrepreneur and speaker. At 15\, he founded For the Menstruator\, an initiative advancing menstrual equity that has reached over 25\,000 people across 10 countries. His work spans climate\, health\, and education\, collectively impacting more than half a million people worldwide. Ziyaan has spoken at TEDx and the United Nations and is a recipient of the Princess Diana Award.
URL:https://www.akfc.ca/event/where-dreams-meet-real-opportunities-a-fireside-chat-with-ziyaan-virji/
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SUMMARY:From Testing to Transformation: SMO Innovation in Practice
DESCRIPTION:An interactive gathering where small and medium organizations share lessons from testing\, adapting\, and advancing innovation in practice.\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an in-person\, interactive gathering celebrating the creativity\, resilience\, and impact of small and medium organizations (SMOs) in Canada’s international cooperation sector. \nEnglish\, French and Spanish interpretation will be provided. \nThis event\, co-hosted by Aga Khan Foundation Canada and the Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT)\, will spotlight real-world experiences from SMO innovators as they share lessons from testing\, adapting\, and advancing innovation in practice. \nThrough participatory dialogue and creative activities\, you will discover practical insights and inspiring examples of innovation in action while connecting with SMO leaders and peers across sectors\, fostering meaningful collaboration. The event provides a supportive platform where SMOs can speak confidently about innovation\, gender equality\, community collaboration\, and adaptation. It is designed as a pluralistic\, inclusive space that values dialogue\, relationship-building\, and shared learning. \nThis event is an opportunity to feel energized\, inspired\, and connected. Come ready to explore new ideas and celebrate the human side of innovation in Canada’s international cooperation ecosystem. \nQuestions? Contact akfc.events@akdn.org \nRegister\n  \n       
URL:https://www.akfc.ca/event/from-testing-to-transformation-smo-innovation-in-practice/
LOCATION:Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat\, 199 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 1K6\, Canada
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