Training and Events
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ACUPCC Summit
Upcoming Workshops and Conferences
Pre-conference Workshop: Translating Research into Policy: How to Participate Effectively in the Policy Process
January 17, 2012 | Washington, D.C.
ACUPCC signatory, Antioch University New England, is cosponsoring, with the National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE), a workshop on policy advocacy. The workshop, to be held in D.C. on January 17th, 2012 in conjunction with the 2012 NCSE Conference: Environment and Security, is focused on building the capacity of scientists and researchers to engage in the public policy process in terms of translating their research into policy.
Upcoming Webcasts and Webinars
Public Health Adaptations in a Changing Climate
January 26, 2012 | 1:15 - 2:45 PM EST
Learn how Climate Change and Public Health relate to you. SSF interviewed Dr. Benjamin, Executive Director for The American Public Health Association (APHA),the oldest and most diverse organization of public health professionals in the world. APHA has joined with SSF to co-produce the January 26th webinar on Climate Change and Health — Risks, Preparedness and Transformation.
Moderated by renowned expert, Dr. Jonathan Patz, Director of Global Environmental Health at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, experts from the World Health Organization, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Diseases and Abt Associates will:
- Discuss the public health co-benefits of mitigation and adaptation to climate disruptions
- Address the latest research and international policies
- Review the development and modifications to policies and structures needed to strengthen international health systems
Water and Your Campus: Protecting Our “Hidden” Resource
January 31, 2012 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST
Over the past several decades our demand for clean water has increased as the supply has dwindled. Much of the U.S. now faces crisis-level shortages for this most basic and irreplaceable resource. Not only are we facing shortages, but the cost of water is rising 9% annually nationwide, narrowing the disconnect between current water prices and the true cost of water. Municipalities now struggle to address their community’s needs with limited resources, aging infrastructure, and ever expanding consumption.
This webinar is designed to organize a diverse group of individuals with expertise in water and sustainability to expose campuses to water issues, programs, and solutions. The average campus currently uses over 80 million gallons of drinking water per year for HVAC, irrigation, and sanitary needs, 70% of which can be supplemented by non-potable water sources through water reclamation and reuse. Water reuse lowers costs, protects the surrounding environment, and maintains adequate resources for the surrounding community, while significantly reducing the energy associated with water distribution. The webinar panel will discuss how some universities have dealt with these challenges while creating student engagement and academic opportunities. Please join us for a thoughtful discussion with engineers, USGBC liaisons, academic and financial experts to help alleviate the problem and fulfill ACUPCC signatories’ commitment.
Panelists Include:
Jonathan Lanciani, President and CEO, Organica Sustainable Water
Tim Baldwin, PE, Senior Vice President, McKim and Creed
Neil Rosen, Vice-Chairman Water Efficiency Technical Advisory Group, USGBC National
William Hare, Director, DC Water Resources Research Institute, UDC
Dr. Ivy Short, Project Specialist, Chair, College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences , University of District of Columbia
Archived ACUPCC Webinars
Clean Air Cool Planet Webinar Series and Question Hours
National Wildlife Federation Campus Ecology Webinars
Calls for Presentations & Proposals
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E-Learning Programs
USGBC Green Building Basics and LEED® online courses
Through December 31, USGBC is offering free access to the Green Building Basics and LEED® online course to signatories of the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment, Title III & Title V schools, and USGBC Higher Education Members. School Administrators should send a request with the name of your school, type of institution (ACUPCC Signatory, Title III or Title V, or USGBC Higher Education Members) and the expected number of participants to greencampus@usgbc.org. Deadline: December 31, 2011.
The Natural Step
Fresh and innovative e-learning experiences developed by The Natural Step that provide practical sustainability education to a broad base of business, government, and community organizations that are serious about moving towards more sustainable operations.
The courses include:
- A structured overview of key sustainability concepts
- Real-life case studies and interactive activities
- An extensive resource section
- A final exam and a personalized certificate
3 hour version: Sustainability: Step by Natural Step
1 hour version: Sustainability 101
