ACFID is proud to be hosting 23 Concurrent Sessions at its National Conference in October.

Delegates will have the chance to explore resilience in action through a range of case studies, panel discussions and roundtables; and to hear lessons learnt and calls to action for solidarity with networks and movements around the world.

For delegates joining virtually, you will hear from speakers with a wealth of experience and knowledge in finance systems, rights and governance, LGBTQIA+ rights, environmental protection and financial inclusion. Our face to face delegates will engage with speakers from government, disability networks, climate activism, women’s rights movements, student activists and a broad range of ACFID members and their partners.

There will be a strong focus on climate action throughout the sessions, including:

• Strengthening Climate Resilience through Anticipatory Action, hosted by OXFAM
• Enhancing Resilience of Coastal Communities, hosted by Caritas Australia and partners from Southeast Asia
• Feminist Movements Mobilising for Global Climate Justice with speakers from Shifting the Power Coalition, the Feminist Humanitarian Network and ActionAid Australia
• Powering Solidarity: What is Australia’s role in a global just energy transition with OXFAM, ActionAid, Jubilee Australia and Seed Mob

Delegates will have the opportunity for greater engagement, discussion and collaboration on Thursday 24 October, with workshops including:

• The Future is Locally Led: A participatory design sprint for a bold new future, hosted by ACFID’s Locally Led Action Community of Practice and the Development Practice Committee
• Policy ideas for Australia to promote compliance with international humanitarian law and protection of civilians led by The Asia-Pacific Development, Diplomacy and Defence Dialogue (AP4D)

Head over to the Conference website at ACFID National Conference 2024 (arinex.one) to register now, and view the dull details of Concurrent Sessions as they are posted in coming weeks.