Sustainable Pittsburgh
For Managers, HR Directors, and Communications Directors, this workshop will identify best practices for social media policies that respect First Amendment rights while protecting your municipality. Instructor—Cindy Bahn, Director of Administrative Services, Bellevue Borough
The Community Resilience Building (CRB) process has been used by over 400 municipalities across 9 states to collaboratively and comprehensively generate resilience action plans at the local level. This presentation will provide an overview of resilience from a municipal and regional perspective within the context of the CRB process. Instructors—Adam Whelchel, Ph.D., Director of Science, […]
The Community Resilience Building (CRB) process has been used by over 400 municipalities across 9 states to collaboratively and comprehensively generate resilience action plans at the local level. This presentation will provide an overview of resilience from a municipal and regional perspective within the context of the CRB process. Instructors—Adam Whelchel, Ph.D., Director of Science, […]
Learn how the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are more relevant than ever in offering us a roadmap for creating the society we want. This year, THINC30 will be held over three days in two-hour sessions, with each day devoted to one of the three pillars of sustainability – social, environmental, economic equity.
Learn how the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are more relevant than ever in offering us a roadmap for creating the society we want. This year, THINC30 will be held over three days in two-hour sessions, with each day devoted to one of the three pillars of sustainability – social, environmental, economic equity.
Pennsylvania Resources Council is excited to host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival presented by South Yuba River Citizens League for the 6th consecutive year! This online, virtual event features a series of thought-provoking and breathtaking local, national and global short films exploring the protection and restoration of wild lands and waters, food systems, climate change, biodiversity, litter prevention, and […]
Pennsylvania Resources Council is excited to host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival presented by South Yuba River Citizens League for the 6th consecutive year! This online, virtual event features a series of thought-provoking and breathtaking local, national and global short films exploring the protection and restoration of wild lands and waters, food systems, climate change, biodiversity, litter prevention, and […]
Join us for an evening of celebration as we honor the 75th anniversary of the Farm and Agriculture organization of the United Nations World Food Day.
Join us for an evening of celebration as we honor the 75th anniversary of the Farm and Agriculture organization of the United Nations World Food Day.
Flooding is the #1 natural hazard to affect all Pennsylvanians. Gain a holistic understanding of the regulatory requirements for development in floodplains. The presenter of this course will provide an overview on NFIP (National Flood Insurance Program) and current Pennsylvania floodplain regulations in the context of the State’s model ordinance as well as International Construction […]
Flooding is the #1 natural hazard to affect all Pennsylvanians. Gain a holistic understanding of the regulatory requirements for development in floodplains. The presenter of this course will provide an overview on NFIP (National Flood Insurance Program) and current Pennsylvania floodplain regulations in the context of the State’s model ordinance as well as International Construction […]
We are excited to announce that the 2020 One Health One Planet™ symposium will be held Oct. 21 – 22, 2020. The theme will be "One Health and the Air We Breathe," and will focus on the topic of air quality. Pittsburgh’s air quality ranks in the dirtiest 8 percent of U.S. cities, contributing to […]
We are excited to announce that the 2020 One Health One Planet™ symposium will be held Oct. 21 – 22, 2020. The theme will be "One Health and the Air We Breathe," and will focus on the topic of air quality. Pittsburgh’s air quality ranks in the dirtiest 8 percent of U.S. cities, contributing to […]
Learn how the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are more relevant than ever in offering us a roadmap for creating the society we want. This year, THINC30 will be held over three days in two-hour sessions, with each day devoted to one of the three pillars of sustainability – social, environmental, economic equity.
Learn how the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are more relevant than ever in offering us a roadmap for creating the society we want. This year, THINC30 will be held over three days in two-hour sessions, with each day devoted to one of the three pillars of sustainability – social, environmental, economic equity.
Learn how the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are more relevant than ever in offering us a roadmap for creating the society we want. This year, THINC30 will be held over three days in two-hour sessions, with each day devoted to one of the three pillars of sustainability – social, environmental, economic equity.
Learn how the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are more relevant than ever in offering us a roadmap for creating the society we want. This year, THINC30 will be held over three days in two-hour sessions, with each day devoted to one of the three pillars of sustainability – social, environmental, economic equity.
Partnering with CEOs for Sustainability and The Allegheny Conference, the 6th Annual Sustainable Business Breakfast continues to have sell-out attendance with industry leaders speaking about business-to-business and business-to-consumer green best practices. This year, due to COVID restrictions, the event will be held digitally. It's easy to say we are going to commit to being a […]
Partnering with CEOs for Sustainability and The Allegheny Conference, the 6th Annual Sustainable Business Breakfast continues to have sell-out attendance with industry leaders speaking about business-to-business and business-to-consumer green best practices. This year, due to COVID restrictions, the event will be held digitally. It's easy to say we are going to commit to being a […]
This will be a practical “nuts and bolts” review of the provisions set by the Pennsylvania State Ethics Act which are often most problematic for elected and appointed government officials and employees. The provisions of the State Ethics Act and potential penalties for violations will be reviewed, along with application of those provisions. Instructor—Brian Jacisin, […]
This will be a practical “nuts and bolts” review of the provisions set by the Pennsylvania State Ethics Act which are often most problematic for elected and appointed government officials and employees. The provisions of the State Ethics Act and potential penalties for violations will be reviewed, along with application of those provisions. Instructor—Brian Jacisin, […]
Since 2003, Pennsylvania Resources Council has held Hard to Recycle collections in Southwestern PA. The goal is to provide responsible and convenient disposal for items that are not eligible for curbside recycling. At these events, individuals have been able to recycle items such as e-waste, cell phones, polystyrene, Freon-containing appliances, tires, and more.
Since 2003, Pennsylvania Resources Council has held Hard to Recycle collections in Southwestern PA. The goal is to provide responsible and convenient disposal for items that are not eligible for curbside recycling. At these events, individuals have been able to recycle items such as e-waste, cell phones, polystyrene, Freon-containing appliances, tires, and more.
The New York State Public Service Commission and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), in cooperation with the LIFE Steering Committee, are proud to announce the LIFE biennial Statewide event will be held virtually. Although we will miss being together in person this year, we are looking forward to providing the […]
The New York State Public Service Commission and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), in cooperation with the LIFE Steering Committee, are proud to announce the LIFE biennial Statewide event will be held virtually. Although we will miss being together in person this year, we are looking forward to providing the […]
Provided by University of Pittsburgh Center for Sustainable Business This moderated panel of local Black business-owners and sustainability professionals will discuss (1) the linkages (or lack thereof) between racial justice and sustainability strategy in business settings; (2) what it means to identify as a sustainability professional, why some people choose not to, and how that […]
Provided by University of Pittsburgh Center for Sustainable Business This moderated panel of local Black business-owners and sustainability professionals will discuss (1) the linkages (or lack thereof) between racial justice and sustainability strategy in business settings; (2) what it means to identify as a sustainability professional, why some people choose not to, and how that […]
Presented by CRAFT: This 2-day, virtual event will focus on the present day challenges within our food system, including racial inequity, the colonization of food, and lack of representation and access, and will highlight many efforts of resilience throughout a global pandemic.
Presented by CRAFT: This 2-day, virtual event will focus on the present day challenges within our food system, including racial inequity, the colonization of food, and lack of representation and access, and will highlight many efforts of resilience throughout a global pandemic.
Serving as the backbone of a community, Public Works Departments maintain critical infrastructure and provide essential services. However, rising costs related to COVID-19 and new safety protocols present challenges to local governments. This presentation will discuss best practices and lessons learned by Cranberry Township. Instructor—Jason Dailey, Director of Public Works, Cranberry Township
Serving as the backbone of a community, Public Works Departments maintain critical infrastructure and provide essential services. However, rising costs related to COVID-19 and new safety protocols present challenges to local governments. This presentation will discuss best practices and lessons learned by Cranberry Township. Instructor—Jason Dailey, Director of Public Works, Cranberry Township
Presented by GreenBiz The produce industry has long been building resiliency through sustainability strategies. Hear from members of the industry including Jeff Scott from Kwik Lok, Anabella De Freeman from Walmart and Mike Thomsen from Second Harvest Food Bank as they describe how the produce industry’s integration of sustainable practices have made their organizations more resilient […]
Presented by GreenBiz The produce industry has long been building resiliency through sustainability strategies. Hear from members of the industry including Jeff Scott from Kwik Lok, Anabella De Freeman from Walmart and Mike Thomsen from Second Harvest Food Bank as they describe how the produce industry’s integration of sustainable practices have made their organizations more resilient […]
Join Vibrant Pittsburgh and the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council’s (EMSDC) Valarie Cofield and Tricina Cash for a conversation highlighting the business case for building supplier diversity into your organization’s strategies. Exploring perspectives from local business leaders and certified MBEs, this session will provide the insight, information, and tangible steps to further your supplier diversity […]
Join Vibrant Pittsburgh and the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council’s (EMSDC) Valarie Cofield and Tricina Cash for a conversation highlighting the business case for building supplier diversity into your organization’s strategies. Exploring perspectives from local business leaders and certified MBEs, this session will provide the insight, information, and tangible steps to further your supplier diversity […]
Research shows that green spaces are critical infrastructure for resilient cities. This presentation will provide resources for traditional and novel funding sources to reduce taxpayer burden for these projects and potentially create funding streams, and will touch upon new non-traditional funding mechanisms. Instructor—Alyson Fearon, Senior Director of Community Conservation & Resiliency, Allegheny Land Trust.
Research shows that green spaces are critical infrastructure for resilient cities. This presentation will provide resources for traditional and novel funding sources to reduce taxpayer burden for these projects and potentially create funding streams, and will touch upon new non-traditional funding mechanisms. Instructor—Alyson Fearon, Senior Director of Community Conservation & Resiliency, Allegheny Land Trust.
Forth and EVNoire are proud to present the National E-Mobility Equity Virtual Conference. The conference will explore and facilitate conversations around strategies and best practices for engaging diverse communities often hit worst and first by air pollution caused by transportation. The conference will share current research and discuss case studies on economic development opportunities and jobs created […]
Forth and EVNoire are proud to present the National E-Mobility Equity Virtual Conference. The conference will explore and facilitate conversations around strategies and best practices for engaging diverse communities often hit worst and first by air pollution caused by transportation. The conference will share current research and discuss case studies on economic development opportunities and jobs created […]
Presented by Local Government Academy and Sustainable Pittsburgh Run for Office will position you to be the change agent you want to see! Held virtually, the Saturday sessions will feature subject matter experts and elected officials sharing their expertise and providing peer-to-peer interaction. So, you want to run for office: This session will position you […]
Presented by Local Government Academy and Sustainable Pittsburgh Run for Office will position you to be the change agent you want to see! Held virtually, the Saturday sessions will feature subject matter experts and elected officials sharing their expertise and providing peer-to-peer interaction. So, you want to run for office: This session will position you […]
CitiesAlive® is North America's leading forum to discuss benefits and strategies of green roof and wall design, installation, and maintenance. This interdisciplinary conference features presentations on research, design, and policy. Every year this conference focuses on a specific sustainability topic that can be addressed with green roofs and walls. This event also serves as host to […]
CitiesAlive® is North America's leading forum to discuss benefits and strategies of green roof and wall design, installation, and maintenance. This interdisciplinary conference features presentations on research, design, and policy. Every year this conference focuses on a specific sustainability topic that can be addressed with green roofs and walls. This event also serves as host to […]
EEA is proud to announce our first regional policy conference. EE Evolving: Policy, Equity, and Market Transformation in the Mid-Atlantic is built around an exciting virtual hub that features a main stage for panels, attendee profiles, an exhibitor hall, and a main lobby chat for all attendees. In the afternoons and evenings, join us for […]
EEA is proud to announce our first regional policy conference. EE Evolving: Policy, Equity, and Market Transformation in the Mid-Atlantic is built around an exciting virtual hub that features a main stage for panels, attendee profiles, an exhibitor hall, and a main lobby chat for all attendees. In the afternoons and evenings, join us for […]
Join CEOs for Sustainability as this executive network presents a vision for a sustainable economic recovery and demonstrates how participating companies are leading forward. The event kicks off with a keynote address by Microsoft Vice President of AI Country Strategy & Sustainability Partnership Gretchen O’Hara. Ms. O’Hara will describe Microsoft’s commitment to addressing society’s most […]
Join CEOs for Sustainability as this executive network presents a vision for a sustainable economic recovery and demonstrates how participating companies are leading forward. The event kicks off with a keynote address by Microsoft Vice President of AI Country Strategy & Sustainability Partnership Gretchen O’Hara. Ms. O’Hara will describe Microsoft’s commitment to addressing society’s most […]
Integrated Water Resource Planning (IWRP) has become a popular means of addressing interdependent environmental and regulatory needs in a coordinated, cost-effective way. An overview of Integrated Planning (history and processes), relevant but often competing motivations such as flooding, pollution reduction plans, surface water quality, droughts, etc., and examples will be discussed on prospective benefits of regional […]
Integrated Water Resource Planning (IWRP) has become a popular means of addressing interdependent environmental and regulatory needs in a coordinated, cost-effective way. An overview of Integrated Planning (history and processes), relevant but often competing motivations such as flooding, pollution reduction plans, surface water quality, droughts, etc., and examples will be discussed on prospective benefits of regional […]
This session will review and explain the implications of COVID-19 on the health care insurance market in Pennsylvania. It will examine usage statistics, cost increases, premium credits and other factors of which plan sponsors should be aware. Additionally, as municipalities begin their budgeting process for 2021, this session will provide a road map for municipalities […]
This session will review and explain the implications of COVID-19 on the health care insurance market in Pennsylvania. It will examine usage statistics, cost increases, premium credits and other factors of which plan sponsors should be aware. Additionally, as municipalities begin their budgeting process for 2021, this session will provide a road map for municipalities […]
Presented by the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation: This virtual presentation and happy hour will feature Dr. Harold Rickenbacker on Making the Invisible Visible: developing hyperlocal air monitering networks to better inform policy development and enactment.
Presented by the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation: This virtual presentation and happy hour will feature Dr. Harold Rickenbacker on Making the Invisible Visible: developing hyperlocal air monitering networks to better inform policy development and enactment.
Every time you pick up a coffee at your local café, grab lunch at the mom-and-pop shop, or buy a new bag from a local store, you’re making an impact in your community. In fact, for every dollar spent at a small business in the U.S., approximately 67 cents stays in the local community. Learn […]
Every time you pick up a coffee at your local café, grab lunch at the mom-and-pop shop, or buy a new bag from a local store, you’re making an impact in your community. In fact, for every dollar spent at a small business in the U.S., approximately 67 cents stays in the local community. Learn […]
Presented by the University of Pittsburgh Center on Race and Social Problems. Featured Speaker: Riana Elyse Anderson, PhD Assistant Professor, Health Behavior & Health Education, School of Public Health, University of Michigan. Healing Racial Trauma: Racial Socialization as a Clinical Strategy for Black Youth In this CRSP Lecture Dr. Riana Anderson will discuss her pioneering work on using […]
Presented by the University of Pittsburgh Center on Race and Social Problems. Featured Speaker: Riana Elyse Anderson, PhD Assistant Professor, Health Behavior & Health Education, School of Public Health, University of Michigan. Healing Racial Trauma: Racial Socialization as a Clinical Strategy for Black Youth In this CRSP Lecture Dr. Riana Anderson will discuss her pioneering work on using […]
Presented by Local Government Academy and Sustainable Pittsburgh Run for Office will position you to be the change agent you want to see! Held virtually, the Saturday sessions will feature subject matter experts and elected officials sharing their expertise and providing peer-to-peer interaction. Understand How to Run for Office: Knowing campaign timelines, having the right […]
Presented by Local Government Academy and Sustainable Pittsburgh Run for Office will position you to be the change agent you want to see! Held virtually, the Saturday sessions will feature subject matter experts and elected officials sharing their expertise and providing peer-to-peer interaction. Understand How to Run for Office: Knowing campaign timelines, having the right […]
Presented by GreenBiz. The world is betting on clean hydrogen – but will applying it to decarbonization efforts come up short? Hydrogen is a clean and versatile energy carrier that can be used as a fuel for power, transport and industrial use. These qualities make hydrogen potentially significant in addressing greenhouse gas emissions from the […]
Presented by GreenBiz. The world is betting on clean hydrogen – but will applying it to decarbonization efforts come up short? Hydrogen is a clean and versatile energy carrier that can be used as a fuel for power, transport and industrial use. These qualities make hydrogen potentially significant in addressing greenhouse gas emissions from the […]
Presented by GreenBiz. The challenges facing recycling in the U.S. may seem daunting but cross-sector collaboration is providing a path forward on many of its toughest issues. This kind of collaboration - CPG companies working hand-in-hand with technological innovators, MRF operators and investors - will be critical to solving logjams and current hurdles to improving […]
Presented by GreenBiz. The challenges facing recycling in the U.S. may seem daunting but cross-sector collaboration is providing a path forward on many of its toughest issues. This kind of collaboration - CPG companies working hand-in-hand with technological innovators, MRF operators and investors - will be critical to solving logjams and current hurdles to improving […]
The third session in our five-part virtual discussion about the problems and challenges revealed and created by the COVID-19 pandemic and how we move forward.
The third session in our five-part virtual discussion about the problems and challenges revealed and created by the COVID-19 pandemic and how we move forward.
Presented by Local Government Academy and Sustainable Pittsburgh Run for Office will position you to be the change agent you want to see! Held virtually, the Saturday sessions will feature subject matter experts and elected officials sharing their expertise and providing peer-to-peer interaction. Know Campaign Finance Rules: You must follow the rules when raising money […]
Presented by Local Government Academy and Sustainable Pittsburgh Run for Office will position you to be the change agent you want to see! Held virtually, the Saturday sessions will feature subject matter experts and elected officials sharing their expertise and providing peer-to-peer interaction. Know Campaign Finance Rules: You must follow the rules when raising money […]
Presented by: YWCA Greater Pittsburgh In consideration for the historic inauguration of the FIRST woman of color to be elected Vice-President of the United States, YWCA USA will be hosting a watch party that is open to the public.
Presented by: YWCA Greater Pittsburgh In consideration for the historic inauguration of the FIRST woman of color to be elected Vice-President of the United States, YWCA USA will be hosting a watch party that is open to the public.
Presented by YWCA Greater Pittsburgh: This month we examine the intersection of environment and race. This interactive community conversation will emphasize action steps to address the environmental factors that disproportionately impact Black and Brown communities. Our panel includes Joylette Portlock, Executive Director of Sustainable Pittsburgh and Natisha Washington, Environmental Justice Organizer at One Pennsylvania.
Presented by YWCA Greater Pittsburgh: This month we examine the intersection of environment and race. This interactive community conversation will emphasize action steps to address the environmental factors that disproportionately impact Black and Brown communities. Our panel includes Joylette Portlock, Executive Director of Sustainable Pittsburgh and Natisha Washington, Environmental Justice Organizer at One Pennsylvania.