CONFERENCE: Annual General Meeting

The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, a partner of the Council of the Great Lakes Region, had planned an extraordinarily special program to celebrate their 20th anniversary. The conference featured leading experts on municipal climate action and collaborative, hands-on activities that prepared you to take the next step to advance your city’s climate action.

Whether you have developed a comprehensive climate action plan or have only just begun your journey, you will leave this year’s AGM with a concrete approach to move your city’s climate action forward.

Attendees joined Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River mayors in the incredible City of Chicago to:

Collaborate with mayors who face similar climate-related challenges
Consult with world-renowned municipal climate planning experts
Develop clear next steps to advance your city’s climate efforts
Learn about opportunities for funding and additional technical support
Identify strategies for navigating hurdles and roadblocks
Showcase your city’s climate innovations
Experience Chicago’s climate forward spaces through a tour of the City’s key sites

Join the Great Lakes Region Community

Join us for an upcoming webinar or attend a future round table or conference! Or better yet, get involved in our programs that are working to make the Great Lakes region the first truly sustainable region in the world.

Join our community and stay informed of CGLR’s events and activities.

You will learn various aspects about the region, meet regional experts driving environmental sustainability and economic prosperity, and you’ll have a chance to get involved in shaping the region’s sustainable future.

Become a Donor

Charitable contributions to the CGLR Foundation in the US and the CGLR Canada Foundation are crucial for helping us integrate environmental considerations into our regional public policy decisions, business strategies, and investment choices.

Get Involved

Supporting CGLR and joining our programs and outreach efforts will help bring sector leaders and stakeholders together to grow the region’s US-Canada economic partnership, transition to a sustainable future, and strengthen our competitiveness in today’s fast pace global marketplace.