2nd MCAP Annual Convening

Living labs are demonstrations of programs, policies or projects within a territory that help practitioners to understand the history and origins of local resilience challenges, their current status and critical actors, and help practitioners to envision a stronger future by considering new solutions or approaches. 

The Western Cape, Stellenbosch, Jonkershoek, and Berg River Valley Living Lab of the MCAP Annual Convening will serve four primary purposes:

• Immerse MCAP members in Western Cape’’s overall resilience narrative - and elevate the region’s risks and on-the-ground solutions and opportunities

• Uplift projects, policies and programs underway in Western Cape  that illustrate diverse approaches to tackling climate risk and underlying vulnerabilities

• Provide an opportunity to elevate important local resilience leaders from diverse sectors

• Inspire attending MCAP members with new insights and tactics that can inform their climate resilience work as a collective and back at home

Over the course of two days, MCAP members will have the opportunity to hear from an array of local experts working together to tackle the region’s challenges at the nexus of drought, extreme heat, and wildfire.

A NOTE ON ATTIRE:

On Tuesday, 6th May, we will be traveling by bus, starting from Stellenbosch Techno Park to Leeuwenhof Residence, then onto the Cultural Centre in Langa, and back to Stellenbosch. As we will spend some time outdoors on a walking tour, please bring along some comfortable walking shoes to change into.

On Wednesday, May 7th we will be traveling via bus to multiple locations and spending considerable time outdoors. Please dress in comfortable, casual clothing and wear comfortable walking shoes.