“The times are urgent; let us slow down.” — Bayo Akomolafe Cities house over half of humanity and account for 70% of energy use and CO₂ emissions. They are both places of opportunity—and places of vulnerability, where rapid, poorly planned growth leads to pollution, health inequities, biodiversity loss, and the urban heat island effect. The Regenerative City Café invites us to pause amid rapid urbanization, reflect on our relationship to the city as an ecosystem, and explore how inner shifts in values, awareness, and leadership can transform urban life into a force for planetary health. Join us to explore inner shifts and reimagine cities from within. We will explore and practice together: How urbanization shapes both planetary and public health; Inner capacities needed to regenerate our daily city habits amidst ecological and social pressures; How to weave bio-DEI —biodiversity, diversity, equity, and inclusion—into city planning and daily life; Stories of urban forests and community dinners sparking regeneration in neighborhoods. 🌍 Anchors for the Dialogue City as Ecosystem : not just infrastructure, but soil, water, air, and multispecies relations; City as Health Nexus : where public health and planetary health intersect daily; City as Commons : parks, markets, cultural spaces, and community networks as regenerative bridges; City as Teacher: revealing the urgency of slowing down, reconnecting, and reimagining belonging at multiple scales (community → city → bioregion → pla

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