Sustainable Pittsburgh
Join WeConservePA and guest speakers from the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Bureau of Forestry, Rural and Community Forestry section for a two-part presentation on the whys and how-to’s of lawn conversion and green infrastructure. DCNR launched its Lawn Conversion program in 2020. Born out of […]
On September 21 – 23, 2022, in Pittsburgh, the U.S. will host the first ever Global Clean Energy Action Forum. A joint convening of the 13th Clean Energy Ministerial and 7th Mission Innovation ministerial — along with partners in the private sector, academia, innovators, civil society, youth and communities everywhere. The three-day event will feature […]
Presented by: Sustainable Pittsburgh and CEOs for Sustainability as a part of the Global Clean Energy Action Forum The Global Clean Energy Action Forum is proud to host over 115 side events where Ministers, government stakeholders, companies, organizations, and other members of the clean energy community will come together to advance the critical work of […]
Presented by: PA GreenGov Council Join Pennsylvania’s leading sustainability experts, elected officials, state-agency leaders and policymakers for an exciting and informative series of conversations and presentations during the first-ever Pennsylvania Sustainability Summit hosted by the PA GreenGov Council. This conference is free, open to all, and virtual — so you can join from your home […]
Presented by: The GreenGov Council and Penn State’s Sustainability Institute This webinar will feature Stephen Herzenberg, Executive Director of the Keystone Research Center, as we explore employment and financial inequalities within our society. Specific discussion areas will include the current state and impact of unemployment, inflation, and income inequality in Pennsylvania.
Clean out the garage…the basement…the overflowing closets throughout the house and gather gently used items to drop off at ReuseFest, a large-scale collection of materials to be REUSED by local nonprofits. The Pennsylvania Resources Council’s “ReuseFest” – a one-of-a-kind drop-off event for gently used materials destined for reuse by numerous local nonprofit organizations – accepts […]
Presented by: The Pittsburgh Section of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) ASCE Pittsburgh and Friends are hosting a series of events and a water themed festival on Saturday October 15th the weekend prior to the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act on October 18th, 2022. The festival will be free and open to […]
Presented by: The University of Pittsburgh and Newcastle University Between 19 and 20 October 2022 Newcastle University will host the second collaborative conference. Building on last year’s conference they will explore and share best practices on how Universities advance place-based approaches through community and student engagement and importantly how we measure our impact and demonstrate […]
Presented by: CONNECT and PennDOT Learn more about state and regional opportunities for local governments to invest in multimodal transportation, equitable access, and EV fleets. Presenters include the PA Department of Transportation, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Health, and State Representative Sara Innamorato. Ask questions on the featured opportunities during the session or send […]
Join CRAFT for a day learning all about the regional grainshed in Western PA with hands-on workshops and roundtable discussions. This event is perfect for regional grain leaders, industry professionals, business owners interested in incorporating more regional grains into their product lines, and everyday enthusiasts of regional grains. A day of learning will close out […]