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SUMMARY:53rd Annual World Affairs Institute: Navigating Climate Intersections
DESCRIPTION:For 53 years\, the World Affairs Institute has engaged student leaders in deep discussions of key issues in international affairs to help them develop the skills to understand and think critically about their world.    \n\n\n\nJoin us on March 5\, 2024 at the University of Pittsburgh as we explore how to navigate our new climate reality and chart a path to a more secure and sustainable future for all.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPeople at all stages of their careers across the nonprofit\, public\, and private sectors are invited to register for the Changemakers Across Sectors track! Whether you are an artist or entrepreneur\, a college student or retiree\, an emerging professional or a senior executive – we want to see you. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIf you’re interested in topics like fast fashion and the circular economy\, climate migration havens\, clean transportation\, or green space access\, the Institute will allow you to dive deeper into local and global climate intersections. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nExciting News! Sustainable Pittsburgh’s executive director Dr. Joylette Portlock is set to take the stage as a speaker at the upcoming World Affairs Institute: Navigating Climate Intersections. Join us to hear from Joylette and other incredible speakers as we explore how climate action intersects across sectors and connects Pittsburgh to wider regional and global initiatives.   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Institute is a partnership among Rotary International\, Sustainable Pittsburgh\, and World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh. \n\n\n\nRegister now! \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/53rd-annual-world-affairs-institute-navigating-climate-intersections/
LOCATION:University of Pittsburgh\, 4200 5th Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, 15260
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SUMMARY:Energy Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Energy Exchange remains one of the best opportunities for agencies to ensure their workforce understands leadership direction\, priorities\, goals\, and strategies. It’s also a unique opportunity to fulfill training mandates in alignment with legislative and administration workforce development objectives. The event provides a place to network with energy and water professionals leading to development and implementation solutions that can make the federal government a leader in the transition to a clean energy economy. \n\n\n\nSustainable Pittsburgh’s executive director\, Joylette Portlock\, Ph.D.\, along with other esteemed speakers will outline the critical role the federal government can play in making the American energy economy more equitable and climate-resilient. \n\n\n\nThe Energy Exchange Paves the Way to Environmental Justice! \n\n\n\nFor decades\, low-income and disadvantaged communities have carried more than their fair share of energy costs. Crumbling infrastructures\, contaminated water\, excess pollution\, and higher energy prices are all exaggerated in these communities. In his first week in office\, President Biden issued Executive Order 14008 establishing a goal that 40% of the overall benefits of certain Federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities. It’s called the Justice40 Initiative. Learn more by visiting https://www.whitehouse.gov/environmentaljustice/justice40/ \n\n\n\nEnergy Exchange\, hosted by the Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP)\, represents the largest agency-driven training event and tradeshow for the for the federal energy and water management community. Energy Exchange brings experts together from federal\, state and local governments\, utilities\, and the private sector to identify new and emerging technologies and leverage lessons learned to combat the climate crisis. This year’s event is being hosted in Pittsburgh\, PA from March 26-28\, 2024. Check out our website for more information: https://www.energy-exchange.com/ \n\n\n\nHow Energy Exchange is Helping \n\n\n\nAs our nation pivots to clean energy and a sustainable environment\, we have a unique opportunity to ensure that disadvantaged communities receive the benefits of new and existing Federal investments in these areas. \n\n\n\nIn support of the Justice40 Initiative\, Energy Exchange is offering no cost registrations to select qualifying applicantsto help ensure the benefits of federal energy and water management training\, networking\, and trade show attendance support individuals from or who work with disadvantaged communities. Visit this interactive map to view identified disadvantaged communities to see if you may qualify for this opportunity: https://screeningtool.geoplatform.gov/en/#3/33.47/-97.5 \n\n\n\nIf your organization is located in or works directly with disadvantaged communities\, visit https://www.energy-exchange.com/justice40/ for more information and to apply for the Justice40 Initiative rate. By filling the energy and water management community with well-trained experts from disadvantaged communities\, we’ll help ensure more clean energy jobs and greater environmental justice for all. \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/energy-exchange/
LOCATION:David L. Lawrence Convention Center\, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd.\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
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