TAP INTO RESILIENCE: Water Now Alliance Virtual Summit
2021-04-06 00:00 - 2021-04-08 23:59 (America/New_York) | PA
Connect with new ideas, a community of support, and inspiration around our shared vision for a more resilient water future.
Your deep dive opportunities include a virtual tour of a green infrastructure program, our Water 101 crash course designed specifically for elected municipal leaders, and a workshop with U.S. EPA staff about the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program’s loans for water infrastructure projects.

Environmental Justice in Pennsylvania
2021-04-06 09:30 - 15:00 | PA
The Pennsylvania Environmental Resource Consortium (PERC), City of Harrisburg, Environmental Advisory Committee, and Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are hosting an EJ in PA or Environmental Justice in Pennsylvania event, held virtually on April 6, 2021.
This Summit is a virtual one-day event that will bring the audience of community members to activate local Environmental Justice hubs around Pennsylvania. The event will build on existing Environmental Justice work and events, with the focus of supporting ongoing activity through the EJ Community following the event.

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Free Recycling Educational Webinar
2021-04-06 18:30 - 19:00 | PA
Presented by: Pennsylvania Resources Council
In conjunction with the City of Pittsburgh’s blue recycling bin distribution program, residents can learn to RECYCLE RIGHT by taking part in a free online workshop.

First Friday Speaker Series: An Infrastructure Discussion with Regional Leaders
2021-04-09 08:30 - 09:30 | Virtual
The Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, an affiliate of the Allegheny Conference, is proud to announce our next 2021 First Friday speakers for a discussion with regional leaders about infrastructure. Discussions related to robust infrastructure investment in 2021 continue in Washington and Harrisburg. Regional leaders, including County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, Pennsylvania State Representative Austin Davis and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PENNDOT) District 11 Executive Cheryl Moon-Sirianni, will discuss the current state of play and what is needed to improve our region’s connectivity on April 9th for our next First Friday.
We welcome our partners and member organizations interested in legislative and regulatory matters to join with public and private partners for in-depth conversations on pressing issues.
Please join us for this important discussion with regional leaders about infrastructure.

Climate Action Plans for Institutions
2021-04-09 13:00 - 13:45 | Virtual
Provided by: GreenGov and PSSI
Secretary McDonnell will discuss the Pennsylvania Climate Action Plan and numerous other state initiatives DEP is leading or partnering on to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change impacts that are happening now and projected for the near future. Pennsylvania has ramped up climate actions under the Wolf Administration. Learn what’s underway, where we’re headed, and how you can get involved.

Free Recycling Educational Webinar
2021-04-10 10:30 - 11:00, 2021-04-14 18:30 - 19:00, 2021-04-20 18:30 - 19:00, 2021-05-03 18:30 - 19:00, 2021-05-10 18:30 - 19:00 | Virtual

Tools and Tactics for Workplace Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
2021-04-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Provided by: Sustainable Pittsburgh, CEOs for Sustainability, and Vibrant Pittsburgh
Attendees will learn about opportunities to advance DE&I in their workplaces with hands-on resources like the Vibrant Index, Leading Forward Roadmap, and Global Diversity & Inclusion Benchmarks. They will also hear from a panel of chief diversity officers at leading local businesses who will share their experiences and participate in a moderated discussion. Gain practical advice, working knowledge, and tools for measuring progress at this special event. Register today!

ReImagine Jobs Spotlight: Sustainable Construction
2021-04-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
This event will focus on local initiatives and opportunities in the sustainable construction sector. Hear from experts in the field about projects happening locally and network about ways to build a career in sustainable construction.

11th Annual Sustainability Conference: Building and Planning for a Healthy and Equitable Future
2021-05-06 16:30 - 2021-05-07 12:30 | Virtual

Urban Food Production Virtual Symposium
2021-05-11 13:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all been affected tremendously. With this, people are beginning to look for innovative solutions that will allow them to bounce back. Urban agriculture has grown rapidly in popularity and is quickly being understood as a resilient solution to COVID19. Urban agriculture helps support strong local economies and brings communities back together again, two things that are vital in COVID19 recovery. Not only will urban agriculture be an effective solution with COVID19, but it also provides many other benefits.
When you think of urban agriculture you probably think about urban space for food production, especially for fruits and vegetables. But, there are other viable types of production that you can get involved in, including microgreens, mushrooms, and edible insects! As well, urban agriculture has more capabilities than food production! It supports local economies, creates jobs, improves food access, and provides ecosystem services.
On May 11th, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is hosting the Urban Food Production Virtual Symposium. The agenda will provide managers, researchers, and urban planners with an understanding of this burgeoning industry and tools to adopt these practices. GRHC brings together early adopters and pioneers so we can understand their successes and losses.

Hidden Burdens: Using Mapping to Advance PA’s Environmental Justice
2021-05-14 13:00 - 13:45 | Virtual
Provided by: GreenGov and PSSI
Peter Buck, Nyla Holland, and Nebraska Hernandez will review their new mapping tool that allows researchers and governments to examine by census tract environmental and health factors in Pennsylvania connected to questions of environmental justice. They will show how the tool can be used to drive future policy conversations to address disproportionate environmental burdens endured by communities of color and low-income communities.
