Building Vibrant Communities:  Sustainable Pennsylvania

Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation 729 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hosted by Allegheny County Conservation District and presented by Sustainable Pittsburgh Are you a local government leader, municipal manager/planner, community member, or sustainability professional looking to make a lasting impact for your community? Join Sustainable Pittsburgh for an engaging and insightful in-person session on the Sustainable Pennsylvania municipal certification program—a game-changing framework designed to help […]

Pennsylvania’s Shale Gas Boom: What the Shapiro Administration Can Do to Better Protect Public Health

Virtual

Provided by The Environmental Health Project Pennsylvania residents impacted by the vast network of shale gas infrastructure—wells, compressor stations, processing plants, pipelines, truck traffic, etc.—had every reason to expect that Gov. Shapiro and his administration, once in office, would work hard to defend their health from sources of pollution. Two years later, residents are still […]

Building a Greener Future: "Material Reuse in Construction and Beyond"

Energy Innovation Center 1435 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Presented by The Green Voice and Duquesne Light This engaging panel discussion will shed light on the innovative, sustainable practices shaping the future of the built environment. Featured Speakers Moderator: Panelists: Organizer Venue

La Fleur at Phipps

Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens One Schenley Park, PA, United States

Presented by Phipps Conservatory and Green Voice Sustainable Business and Lifestyle Collective Phipps Conservatory and Green Voice Sustainable Business and Lifestyle Collective are proud to present La Fleur — a one-of-a-kind event featuring music, art, fashion, culture and botany within Phipps' historic glasshouse. Enjoy a myriad of unique performances that will take place within iconic display rooms such […]

Racial Equity Collaboratory Launch

Provided by the University of PittsburghThe Racial Equity Collaboratory at the University of Pittsburgh serves as an online central repository for social justice and race-related research. It enhances race-based research and fosters connections between internal and external researchers, scholars, and community partners. As a strategic hub, it brings together faculty, staff, students, and community partners to […]

SCDN Policy Connection: Tracking Federal Policy Shifts & Funding Opportunities for Sustainability Initiatives

Virtual

Join Sustainable Pittsburgh for a timely webinar on the recent federal policy changes and funding opportunities impacting local sustainability efforts. With the freeze on federal funding lifted at this time, Pennsylvania stands to regain access to critical resources. However, uncertainty remains as new executive orders and pending legislation continue to shape the federal landscape. This […]

City & State PA Energy Summit

Hilton Harrisburg 1 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States

Provided by City & State Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Energy Summit brings together state and local government officials, energy industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability advocates to explore the future of energy in Pennsylvania. The summit focuses on addressing critical energy challenges, sharing innovative solutions, and discussing the role of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and policy frameworks […]

Sustainable Business Breakfast

Provided by Pittsburgh Earth Day The 10th Annual Sustainable Business Breakfast, part of the Green Voice Speaker Series, invites thought leaders to explore the intersection of the environment, politics, and business. This year’s theme, “Transition: The Environment, Politics, and Business,” will feature an esteemed panel of experts, moderated by Grant Ervin, Vice President of External Affairs […]

PGH Comprehensive Plan: Public Forum

Pittsburgh is undergoing significant changes, and for the first time ever, our city is creating one comprehensive plan encompassing all 90 neighborhoods. This presents a unique opportunity for us to ensure these changes benefit everyone. At this gathering, we'll explore what a "Just Transition" means for our communities: During the event, you'll have the chance […]

Building Vibrant Communities: Resilient Space Strategies

Provided by: Green Building Alliance This workshop will look at common risks such as extreme heat, precipitation, flood, drought, wildfires and poor air quality, and see examples of resilient buildings in communities at similar risk. Participants in this workshop will walk away with a self-constructed toolkit to assist in advocacy for more energy efficient and […]

City of Pittsburgh Hazard Mitigation Plan

Provided by: City of Pittsburgh Earlier this year, the City began efforts to establish a Hazard Mitigation Plan to address a wide range of threats like fires, train accidents and landslides. In light of last week’s storm and as a result of the Mayor’s Executive Order, that effort will now be expanded to account for […]

Public Safety Facilities as Leaders in Resilience  

Presented by: Green Building Alliance Explore regional examples of EMS buildings leading the way in resilience. Through their stories, learn how renewable energy installations, energy-efficient upgrades, and sustainable design can reduce utility and operational costs, create healthier environments for first responders, and help emergency buildings better serve their communities by becoming more self-sufficient and disaster-ready.  

Community Engagement for Industrial Decarbonization Projects

Provided by SWPA Municipal Project Hub This webinar will cover the requirement that large projects utilizing the Community Benefits Bonus have a commitment to a Community Benefits Agreement – speakers will explain the difference between a plan and an agreement and how to meet the requirement. This webinar is specifically designed for medium and large […]