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The Boston Globe: Sustainability Week 2023
The Boston Globe’s third annual Sustainability Week is a week-long virtual event series focusing on the climate crisis, current environmental issues and actionable solutions. Experts from the private and public sectors will share insight into how we can mitigate this crisis with decisive action and supportive policies. Register for events through the following link: https://sustainabilityweek2023.splashthat.com/
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PowerOptions & NEEP: Decarbonizing Communities & Campuses
Join PowerOptions and Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester for this May 3rd event that will explore the decarbonization goals of communities and campuses. Decarbonization has become a priority across every sector, creating new challenges—and also many opportunities. From planning to implementation to stakeholder engagement, there are…
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Boston Ballet: La Mer
On stage now through April 16, the Our Journey program features the world premiere of La Mer, by Nanine Linning. Boston Ballet collaborated with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) to shed light on the importance of ocean preservation. Both organizations believe that the creative drive inherent in both the arts and sciences to learn more about the world around…
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The Museum of Science: Rise Up Boston – A Climate Event
The Inspiration The Museum of Science is committed to offering experiences that highlight the impacts of climate change around the world and here at home. We encourage visitors (in-person and online) to learn about the impacts of a changing climate, consider the perspectives of others, become more confident in taking action, and discover ways to be part…
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WBCSD / Arup Launch Webinar – Net-zero buildings: Halving construction emissions now!
The built environment is a critical sector to decarbonize: it represents close to 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions – approximately 14 gigatons of carbon each year. Decarbonization trajectories in line with the 1.5 °C Paris Agreement aim to halve global carbon emissions by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050, a need echoed by…
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Ceres at COP27
Meeting global climate goals is a commitment that necessitates a holistic approach and incorporates all of us. Ceres CEO and President Mindy Lubber stressed the importance of climate change mitigation and funding support for vulnerable and economically disadvantaged countries at the close of COP27. Read more here
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2022 Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony
The 2022 Earthshot Prize ceremony will take place on December 2nd at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway in partnership with the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and the City of Boston. The GRC is proud to support this initiative, and to partner with local environmental groups, prominent elected officials, academic institutions, and community leaders…
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Boston Business Journal: Our Changing Climate
Our Changing Climate will convene Boston-area experts to discuss and explore the region’s readiness and resilience in the face of climate impacts. We will analyze the local and state climate action plans and update attendees on how these plans are affecting the local economy. Panel to include: Ted Landsmark, Distinguished Professor of Public Policy and…
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Action Pact 2022: Ready, Resilient, Reinvented
Action Pact 2022: Ready, Resilient, Reinvented is an initiative to spotlight the topic of climate change through the programs of Boston’s Cultural Institutions. This coordinated effort is composed of longer-term and singular programs and initiatives including; exhibitions, installations, panel discussions, film screenings, lectures, children’s programs, workshops, festivals, and more. Participants in Action Pact make up…
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Customizable Climate Resilience RFP
Preparing for extreme weather can make or break a health system. Investing in climate resilience can safeguard lives and an organization’s financial viability. To help health systems consider and hire consultants to assess their extreme weather and other climate risks, a customizable RFP is available for download. This free resource is based on nation-leading work by Partners HealthCare, provided in partnership…