Forum – Transforming the City into a Carbon Sink - Using a Circular / Regenerative Approach

Cities and towns around the world are using a circular / regenerative approach to transform urban food and woody waste into carbon rich products such as compost and biochar and then sinking this back into urban land to improve carbon, water, vegetation and energy management and associated liveability, sustainability and climate resilience. Join Transition Town Vincent (TTV) as they host a range of speakers to find out the features and benefits of this approach and how it is being done elsewhere.

At this forum and associated field walk you will:

• Hear from international experts, Professor’s Lyn Abbott, Nanthi Bolan and Stephen Joseph about the role of biochar, compost and microorganisms in enhancing soil health, improving water and vegetation management and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
• Learn how other cities globally have been using a circular approach to transform their urban areas into carbon sinks.
• Tour the nearby circularity hub where community members are making compost, biochar and growing microorganisms which they are using in a community food forest, plant nursery and proposed Black Cockatoo Forest.

Venue: Floreat Athena Soccer Clubrooms, 41 Britannia Road, Leederville (this is part of the Community Nature/Circularity Hub). 

What to bring: This event will involve a short walk outside so bring a hat, long sleeved shirt and shoes suitable for walking in.

Outcomes:
Increase understanding by decision makers, planners, natural resource managers and the community of the multiple benefits achieved by incorporating carbon into soil using a circular, regenerative approach.

Target audience:
Decision makers
Planners and policy makers
Natural resource managers
Community advocates
Government and private sector
Community members

Speakers:
City of Vincent Mayor, Alison Xamon
Professor Lyn Abbott, UWA
Professor Nanthi Bolan, UWA
Professor Stephen Joseph, ANZBIG
Ian Kininmonth, Transition Town Vincent

Cost: Free. $15 donation recommended to cover refreshments and incidentals.

Please arrive at 8.45am for a 9am start. Finish by 12.30pm.