Join GTO leadership and staff for a discussion of GTO's current and upcoming activities to support the advancement of innovative geothermal technologies and the geothermal industry.

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At this virtual workshop, you and regional stakeholders across the state will help inform the roundtable structure, format, and topics. You will also hear a summary of key themes and outcomes from past SGC Catalyst Conferences, LCI roundtables, and the State / Local Energy & Climate Collaborative (SLEEC). Plus, hear about local implications of the climate bond measure.

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In conjunction with the official launch of the Aspen Policy Academy, the Academy is hosting Action and Impact, a multi-city event series on pressing policy topics. This event will focus on how individuals and nonprofit organizations can get involved to drive climate policy. The event will also feature policy presentations from Aspen alumni who have created an impact in their organizations and communities, a networking reception, and more!

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This year, the 20th Annual Green Gala dives into an unforgettable "Under the Sea" theme at the stunning Taglyan Complex in Hollywood.

As leaders in the green building world, we recognize the urgent responsibility we share to protect the environment. Every resilient design and renewable energy solution we champion shapes the future of our oceans, coastlines, and communities. This Gala is more than a celebration—it’s a call to action, a moment to reaffirm our collective commitment to a sustainable future for California.

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At the ARCCA Annual Meeting, we shared our LARC updates and highlights from 2024.

See those highlights here.

The Regional Council is the governing board of SCAG and consists of 86 elected officials representing 191 cities, six counties, county transportation commissions, transportation corridor agencies, tribal governments and air districts in Southern California.

The meeting will be conducted in-person, members of the public may participate in-person and remotely by telephonic and video conference.

Join virtually here.

Productive meetings are essential to effectively plan for and manage the diverse interests and needs in our coastal communities. In this course, participants will learn basic facilitation skills, tools to engage participants, and techniques for dealing with disruptive behaviors. Class time is provided to practice using tools and skills to plan and facilitate meetings that accomplish objectives while minimizing conflict. Participants at every level are welcome, since these new skills will be useful even when attending, but not running, a meeting.

For additional information or to register, e-mail Jan.Kucklick@noaa.gov

Don’t miss LACI’s annual Transportation Electrification Partnership (TEP) Summit. With just four years until the Olympic and Paralympic Games come to Los Angeles, the pressure is on to achieve the TEP goals.

The Games present an incredible opportunity to demonstrate leadership on the world stage while accelerating progress toward a more sustainable region that serves all Angelenos. During the 2024 TEP Summit, regional leaders will discuss how to capitalize on the momentum from Paris and ensure the 2028 Games are a catalyst for equitable climate action for Los Angeles and beyond.

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The role of the CEHD Committee is to study problems, programs and other matters which pertain to the regional issues of community, economic and human development and growth. This committee reviews projects, plans and programs of regional significance for consistency and conformity with applicable regional plans.

The meeting will be conducted in a hybrid manner (both in-person and remotely by telephonic and video conference).

Join virtually here.

The EEC considers environmental and energy issues of regional significance, including but not limited to air quality, water quality, solid and hazardous waste, habitat preservation, environmental justice, and environmental impact analysis.

The meeting will be conducted in a hybrid manner (both in-person and remotely by telephonic and video conference).

Join virtually here.

The role of the Transportation Committee is to study problems, programs and other matters which pertain to the regional issues of mobility, air quality, transportation control measures and communications, and make recommendations on such matters to the Regional Council.

The meeting will be conducted in a hybrid manner (both in-person and remotely by telephonic and video conference).

Join virtually here.

The Executive/ Administration Committee is responsible for developing policy recommendations to the Regional Council on administration, human resources, budgets, finance, operations, communications, or any other matter specifically referred to the Committee by the Regional Council.

The meeting will be conducted in-person, members of the public may participate in-person and remotely by telephonic and video conference.

Join virtually here.

Representatives from Inland southern California local and regional governments, tribal governments, community-based organizations, philanthropy, and institutions of higher education are invited to a workshop alongside key State agencies to coordinate on the region’s energy, land use, and climate barriers and solutions, including a focus on funding access.

This first meeting aims to establish an ongoing Regional Energy and Climate Hub (REACH), an extension of the State and Local Energy and Climate Coordination (SLECC) effort led by CCEC and the Strategic Growth Council. REACH Inland Empire will offer a streamlined communication and ideation hub for key state and regional stakeholders to work together more closely to elevate and catalyze place-based energy, land use, and climate progress.

Register here.

Productive meetings are essential to effectively plan for and manage the diverse interests and needs in our coastal communities. In this course, participants will learn basic facilitation skills, tools to engage participants, and techniques for dealing with disruptive behaviors. Class time is provided to practice using tools and skills to plan and facilitate meetings that accomplish objectives while minimizing conflict. Participants at every level are welcome, since these new skills will be useful even when attending, but not running, a meeting.

For additional information or to register, e-mail Jan.Kucklick@noaa.gov

Connecting Genetics to Climate is hosting a Zoom dialogue with guests from the FDA, EPA, and USDA to discuss the current state of the U.S. regulatory landscape for biotechnologies with climate and environment applications (i.e. climate biotech). We'll hear from regulators about how they manage the wide range of issues (such as organism type, applications, method of genetic modifications, issues of environmental release, ecosystems and monitoring) that impact whether and how a biotechnology is regulated under existing U.S. product laws.

Register here to receive a Zoom link to attend.

The Transportation Conformity Working (TCWG) is a forum to support interagency coordination to maintain transportation conformity and help improve air quality in Southern California.

Join virtually here.

To view the agenda, click here.

Join USGBC-CA and RootDown LA for a fun day of gardening together! RootDown staff Andres Chopin Food Production Manager will be in the garden to greet and assign you volunteer work that day. The garden has its own entrance located on the corner of 46th and McKinley.

Come prepared with close-toed shoes, sunscreen, and your reusable water bottle. Tools and lunch will be provided. Please check out USGBC’s Community Hub page or contact their Community team (community@usgbc-ca.org) to learn more about the project.

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The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) and the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) are cohosting this webinar. The webinar will provide an overview of the EPA and the DOE's Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers (TCTACs) and will explain the roles of NIHB and ITEP in the TCTAC program. The TCTAC programs intend to support tribal capacity by providing free technical assistance to Tribal communities and organizations. You will also hear from invited Tribal partners about their experience working with the TCTACs as well as get a chance to connect with your regional TCTAC.

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Join USGBC-CA to learn about some of their recent work on electrification and building decarbonization in low-income communities in Los Angeles through our Green Homes California Program.

This initiative drives innovative, market-leading programs in communities on the frontlines of climate change. They engage with building owners, managers, and residents to drive cultural change and education that accelerates the decarbonization of existing single- and multifamily housing. They will explore several case studies around our deployment of heat pumps, EV charging, and more!

Learn more here.

Join USGBC California and Verdani Partners for this virtual workshop on ESG Essentials Series: Scope 3 emissions are the result of activities from assets not owned or controlled by the reporting organization, but that the organization indirectly affects in its value chain. An organization’s value chain consists of both its upstream and downstream activities. Scope 3 emissions include all sources not within an organization’s scope 1 and 2 boundary.

See more here.

This summit advances an ongoing dialogue between UCLA and the Port of Los Angeles (POLA). As the #1 public university in the US and the largest port in North America, the two are primed for greater collaboration.

This partnership seeks to advance community engagement, protection of the environment, and supply chain optimization at POLA, leveraging UCLA’s academic and research resources and expertise. The long-term goal is to harness academic, research, and technical skills to promote clean technology, investment in human capital, and increase operational efficiencies at POLA, while providing UCLA students, staff, and faculty with unique educational experiences and industry opportunities.

The Equity Working Group engages stakeholders on SCAG’s regional and local planning activities and shares information about efforts across the region to eliminate racial bias and barriers in land-use and transportation planning. Because equity is intersectional, the Equity Working Group will address multiple planning areas, including environmental justice, public health, economic mobility, and more.

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In this webinar, California Strategic Growth Council Deputy Director of Community Investments and Planning Amar Cid, Former Senior Advisor of Climate and Economy to the California Governor’s Office Mary Collins, Valley Vision CEO Evan Schmidt, and Director of Environmental Initiatives for The San Diego Foundation Christiana DeBenedict will offer insights into how cohesive funding strategies from state, federal, and philanthropic sources can amplify the work of local communities and CBOs—increasing coordination, building coalitions and capacity, and investing in relationships as soft infrastructure for climate resilience.

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For questions about this event, email Haley Ausserer-Zelaya.

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and CALSTART are hosting a Zero-Emissions Showcase + Ride & Drive featuring medium- and heavy-duty trucks (Class 2b-8), heavy-duty off-road equipment, school and transit buses, and commercial vans. This is your opportunity to get behind the wheel of these vehicles and learn about funding programs to help your purchase of zero-emissions technology.

Learn more here.

The USGBC-CA Wildfire Defense Certificate Training Program was developed to educate construction professionals and landscapers on how to best harden homes and landscapes to fires through the use of materials, maintenance practices, and firewise design practices known to reduce properties’ risk of fire damage. The intention of this training is meant to prime the pathway for the private market to drive adoption of firewise best practices and create cultural change within the building industry.

Learn more here.

The EEC considers environmental and energy issues of regional significance, including but not limited to air quality, water quality, solid and hazardous waste, habitat preservation, environmental justice, and environmental impact analysis.

Learn more here.