Training and Events
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ACUPCC Summit
Upcoming Workshops and Conferences
Crafting Your Climate Action Plan: Sharing Best Practices
October 12, 2010 | Denver,CO | 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Hosted by the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment in advance of the 2010 ACUPCC Climate Leadership Summit
In this workshop you will learn how two institutions have produced their climate action and sustainability plans and lessons gained from their experiences. We will also cover who needs to be involved, how to engage them, and the elements of a successful process. You will get a close-up look at two institutions’ plans and the process by which they were developed, and develop a framework and action steps for getting your own plan to completion.
Audience: This workshop is for people at institutions that have completed their greenhouse gas inventories and are preparing their climate action plans. This workshop is limited to 30 participants.
Registration Fee:
Early Bird Rate: $175 before September 1st
$200 after September 1st
Register for both this Workshop and the Summit
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UNCF Building Green Training Series: Introduction to Greenhouse Gas Management and Climate Action Planning for Minority-Serving Institutions
November 4-5, 2010 | Atlanta,GA
Presented by Second Nature and Clean Air-Cool Planet
Colleges and universities across the country are managing their greenhouse gas emissions and developing comprehensive climate action plans in order to reduce their carbon emissions and environmental impact, decrease costs, advance research, and prepare students to create a safer, clean energy economy.
As part of the UNCF Building Green Training Series, Second Nature and Clean Air-Cool Planet present this workshop for minority serving institutions. This 2-day workshop will introduce participants to greenhouse gas management and climate action planning including how to measure GHG emissions, how to use the Clean Air-Cool Planet Campus Carbon Calculator™, and the process of developing a campus climate action plan.
Audience: Up to 30 participants, including students, staff and/or faculty from minority-serving institutions. Attendees need not have previous experience with greenhouse gas inventories, but should come prepared to focus specifically on how to measure and manage campus greenhouse gases, and learn how to develop a climate action plan.
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Bioneers Conference 2010
October 15-17, 2010 | San Rafael, CA
The Bioneers Conference is a leading-edge forum presenting breakthrough solutions for people and planet. At this year’s conference, social and scientific innovators focus on solutions inspired by nature and human ingenuity.
This year’s plenary speakers include:
Dr. Anthony Cortese, Founder, Second Nature
Jane Goodall, Founder, the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace
Jesse Tolkan, Political Director of Green For All
Gary Hirschberg, Founder, Stonyfield Farm
Leaders for a New Climate: Systems Thinking and the C-ROADS Simulation
October 19-21, 2010 | Boston,MA
Climate Interactive and SEED Systems are offering a powerful three-day workshop for innovative climate, energy, and sustainability leaders from business, non-profit, government, and university sectors, led by Drew Jones and Sara Schley.
Attend to develop your capacities in:
- Systems thinking: Causal loop and stock-flow diagramming.
- Leadership: Vision, reflective conversation, consensus building.
- Computer simulation: Using and leading policy-testing with the C-ROADS simulation
- Policy development: Attendees will play the World Climate exercise
- Climate, energy, and sustainability strategy: Reflections and insights from international experts.
- Business success stories: What’s working in the new low carbon economy and implications for you.
- Building your network of people sharing aspirations for climate progress. We will stay connected and collaborate to accelerate progress.
More information and registration
Upcoming Webcasts and Webinars
ACUPCC Webinars
Best Practices in Climate Action Plan Development: Highlights and Lessons from the ACUPCC CAP Review
September 29, 2010 | 2:00 - 3:30 pm (EDT)
The US Environmental Protection Agency, in partnership with Second Nature and ERG, sponsored an in-depth review of 50 Climate Action Plans submitted through the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment. This webinar will address the key results and findings from the report including an analysis of common mitigation strategies, climate neutrality target dates, expected costs savings, and the type of climate action planning process used by various institutions. Panelists will discuss the benefits schools have gained from developing a climate action plan for their institution, in addition to advice and recommendations for schools who are just starting the climate action planning process. Panelists will include representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency, Eastern Research Group, Grand Valley State University, and Cabrillo College.
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
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
ACUPCC Annual Summit
2010 ACUPCC Climate Leadership Summit
October 12-13, 2010 | Denver, CO
Featuring a keynote address by James Woolsey, former CIA Director
2009 ACUPCC Climate Leadership Summit
August 13-14, 2009 | Chicago, IL
2008 ACUPCC Climate Leadership Summit
June 5-6, 2008 | Grand Rapids, MI
2007 ACUPCC Climate Leadership Summit
June 11-12, 2007 | Washington, DC
