Policy Connection

Join Sustainable Pittsburgh for this engaging webinar as we explore how a well-designed DE&I plan builds trust between local governments and residents by ensuring that all voices are heard and valued. Local experts will share actionable strategies and best practices for building stronger, more inclusive communities. Participants will also learn how DE&I plans can transform communities by promoting equitable access to resources, strengthening local governance, and laying the foundation for long-term social and economic stability.

Join Sustainable Pittsburgh for an informative session that will provide a comprehensive overview of the IRA direct and elective payment programs, covering eligibility requirements and the steps municipalities need to take to access these funds. Speakers will highlight current capital improvement projects in the southwestern Pennsylvania region and share tools and strategies for determining project eligibility to qualify for direct pay benefits.

Join Sustainable Pittsburgh and guest speakers to learn about actionable resources that can help local governments and other organizations take action on climate resilience and adaptation. Speakers will provide expert analysis of new resources available that support climate action, carbon reduction, and social equity, including tools to find funding for clean energy projects, programs available to municipalities to fund projects, and supportive programs that build local climate action capacity.

Join Sustainable Pittsburgh and guest speakers to learn about actionable resources that can help local governments and other organizations reduce carbon emissions through sustainable green space management strategies, conservation, and preservation planning. Speakers will provide expert analysis of practices that support carbon reduction and social equity goals, including field-tested best management practices and advice for continuous conservation and preservation improvements.