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In July, 2018 the Carr Fire swept across 290,000 acres over two counties, destroying over 1,000 residences and causing physical and psychological damage on a massive scale. The Carr Fire was followed by the Delta Fire and then the Camp Fire, exponentially compounding the physical and emotional toll. The Northern California Resilience Program will address the immediate, pressing psychosocial needs stemming from the wildfires while also building local resilience and capacity to address future climate-related disasters and other major challenges facing our region.

Interested in living in a tiny house? Curious about the tiny living lifestyle, or perhaps looking for something fun and unique to do for the weekend? Please join us at Tiny Living Festival California by United Tiny House, being held right in downtown Richmond - Richmond Art Center/Richmond Auditorium Convention’s parking lot, only 20 minutes drive from SF! A weekend full of all things tiny houses and fun! You will be able to tour, learn and connect with people who live the tiny lifestyle, builders and vendors.Tour all kind of tiny living structures from tiny houses on wheels, school bus conversions, van conversions, gypsy wagons and many more tiny innovations. Enjoy talks and plenty of workshops from building, zoning to downsizing.A portion of proceeds go to the local non-profit “Tentmakers Inc.” to support their great work in affordable housing in San Francisco’s Bay Area.Children ages 12 and under get in free. Veterans, Police Officers, Military personals and Firefighters get in free with proof of status (this offer do not apply to spouses or family members). Well-behaved pets are welcome as long as kept on leash and clean up after. We are an outdoor Rain or Shine event.Complete weekend schedule, vendor & builder list, speakers, and activities available online at www.unitedtinyhouse.com.Stay up to date with announcements and current information by clicking “Going” on our Facebook Event Page Tiny Living Festival California  or visit www.unitedtinyhouse.com.

Rocking music and International experts will provide new insights in topics of shared mobility related to urban development, big data, technology, local accessibility, autonomous transport, impact & social inclusion.

Sharing Cities Sweden is organising a conference and exhibition on exploring the role of sharing cities in advancing the sustainable development goals.Save the date 10-11 October 2019 and stay tuned for more information soon!Please register interest to attend the event by using this form and receive further information.For questions, please contact Kes McCormick.

Talking about the climate crisis with family, friends, and colleagues can be so difficult that we choose not to do it at all, even when we feel passionately about it. How can we overcome our reluctance to have these important conversations? And how can we talk about this issue in a way that tears down walls and allows for real, meaningful connections?We've asked Karin Kirk and Susanne Moser, experts in climate change communication, to help us understand the best ways to approach this overwhelming topic with the people in our lives.During the webinar we'll explore questions like:

• How can we talk about the climate crisis in a way that inspires action?
• What role does compassion and understanding play in discussing such a daunting and frightening topic?
• How do we express the urgency and magnitude of the situation in a way that draws people into the conversation—rather than drives them away?

The University of Edinburgh seeks to bring together interdisciplinary scholars to explore ethnographic accounts and understandings of collaborative economy practices and communities, and therefore contributing to the development of a multi-faceted view on sharing and caring practices.

It can be difficult to make ends meet, let alone find a job that enlivens us to meaningfully contribute to the ecological, political, and social challenges of our time. Reframing work as part of our ‘right livelihood’ invites us to see work as a spiritual path and a vehicle for economic systems change.

Right livelihood comes from Buddhist philosophy and it is part of what is called the ‘eightfold noble path,’ which can be seen as a set of suggestions for ethical living. ‘Right livelihood’ reframes our work as efforts that contribute to a more life-sustaining and thriving world. It includes work that is paid and unpaid. This includes things like parenting, care work, volunteer work, activism, and art making because even though we are not always paid to do this work, they contribute to healthy communities and a healthy planet.

When we think about our livelihood as our service to the wellbeing of ourselves, each other, and the planet, it opens us up to new dreams and possibilities. Pairing these with alternative livelihood theories, tools, and business models empowers us to actualize them and contribute more substantially to the more equitable, sustainable, and just world we want right now.

Join us for a transformative weekend that aims to align your livelihood with your deeper purpose. Wherever you are on your journey, this course will help you pause to reflect, reconnect with what’s important to you, and go forth with tools and insights to help make your dreams come to life. Weaving stories, embodiment practices, games, with wisdom from the New Economy movement.

Planned discussions at the International Platform Cooperativism Conference include: “Silver tsunami,” ESOPs, shared tech stacks, investment, private, public, and civic incubators, and more.