2024
Commonwealth
Sustainability Week Kickoff – 2035 Drawdown: Discussion of Partnerships & Emissions Reduction Strategies to Support 2035 Goals
Monday, October 7, 12:00 - 1:00 P.M.
Join in for the kickoff of the 2024 Commonwealth Sustainability Week by PA DEP Secretary Jessica Shirley!
Learn of the strategies needed & actions underway as we work together to achieve emission reduction goals within the Commonwealth by 2035 and beyond.
Climate Strategies at WorK: Happenings Around the State
Tuesday, October 8, 12:00 - 1:30 P.M.
This session is packed with professionals from around the state working on climate actions in their communities and campuses. Join this session for some climate action highlights. As a participant, you'll have an opportunity to ask questions and network with our panelists.
Engaging Your Community: Local Climate Action
Wednesday, October 9, 12:00 - 1:00 P.M.
Learn of the successful community engagement models and tools employed in Pennsylvania!
Local and county governments are critical to the climate action needs and issues facing our communities – engagement in climate planning helps to truly represent the entire community.
A Regional Approcah: New Opportunities through Appalachian Sustainable Finance Hubs
Thursday, October 10, 12:00 - 1:00 P.M.
Discover new resources, partnerships, and funding available to support climate resiliency within communities across Appalachia! There is more federal government funding than ever before to support climate resiliency, though many communities lack the personnel, expertise, and infrastructure to take advantage. A regional coalition led by the Steel Valley Authority with participation of 5 states have obtained funding to create new Appalachian Sustainable Finance Hubs to address this challenge.
A Valuable Partner in Climate Change: Profiling the Climate Leadership of the Business Sector
Friday, October 11, 12:00 - 1:00 P.M.
Too often business is portrayed as the enemy in the fight on climate change. But to reach Pennsylvania's climate goals, businesses are critical partners with the expertise and reach to make substantial impact on greenhouse gas emissions. Join us to learn about businesses that have worked to include climate actions within their operations.