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Showing posts with label discussion. Show all posts

Renewable Energy - Going Forward with Working Solutions (Event)

On Tuesday October 16, 2012, in Toronto, Ontario, there will be an event titled "Going Forward with Working Renewable Energy Solutions." The event will take place at the North York Civic Centre Council Chambers. Three experts present on real renewable energy solutions, their impact, plus new and future developments.

This is another Climate Change Toronto Feature Event. This event is sponsored by the Innovative Initiatives Co-op.

For more information click here or contact Betty at climatechangetoronto@gmail.com

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Climate Change 2012: Security, Resilience and Diplomacy (Event)

On the 15th and 16th of October, 2012, the event "Climate Change: Security, Resilience and Diplomacy" will take place at Chatham House in London, UK. The conference will examine the key economic, social and geo-political security threats caused by climate change and debate what national and international responses are required to manage these security challenges.

The 16th Annual Chatham House conference on climate change will assess what national and international actions must be taken now to manage 21st century climate security challenges. Although disunity remains over how to manage the climate challenge, there is agreement that action is now needed to adapt to the impacts of climate change that can no longer be prevented and to build resilience against the impact of extreme climate events.

Key issues that will be addressed include:
  • What will be the impact of climate change on border shifts, migration, health, security of critical infrastructure and competition for natural resources?
  • Is there a role for geoengineering in managing climate?
  • If so, what would be the impact on international climate action?
  • What has been achieved between Durban and Doha and what are the goals for the 2012 UN talks?
  • How will essential climate change mitigation and adaptation be financed?
To register click here.  

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Low Carbon Earth Summit 2012 and the World Sustainable Energy Conference (Event)

The Low Carbon Earth Summit 2012 (LCES-2012) will take place on October 19 to 22, 2012 in Guangzhou, China. LCES-2012 Conference participants include energy experts, decision makers, academics, concerned environmentalists, legislators and government executives. This is the second Low Carbon Energy Summit - a very necessary and timely event after the Sustainable Development Summit in Rio de Janeiro, where good intentions were formulated but without much concrete solutions.

This event is timely as 2012 is the United Nations year for sustainable energy. This event also follows the World Sustainable Energy Conference in Geneva, that started this historic year.

The LCES-2012 event will promulgate practical solutions and policies needed to cope with the urgent task of Greenhouse gas mitigation in order to bring the climate and biosphere into a natural harmonic balance. Carbon is an essential component for the organic chemistry of life and industry, but excessive emissions from fossil fuels must be restrained as fast as possible to halt the rise of the oceans and avoid weather disasters.

Come to Guangzhou to be part of the historic task of rescuing our planet for future generations.

To register click here.

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Green Careers Summit 2012 (Event)

This event will take place on Friday, October 12, 2012, in Calgary, AB at the Red & White Club. Are your students Canada's future environmental leaders? ECO Canada is inviting students in grades 11 & 12 and their teachers to the Red & White Club on October 12, 2012 for a day of environmental career exploration and learning at the 2012 Green Careers Summit.

Why should you bring your students to the Green Careers Summit?

• Meet environmental professionals and learn how they found their green career
• Talk to post-secondary students about studying in an environment-related program
• Discuss your interest in making positive environmental changes with other Calgary students
• Test your knowledge in an Environmental Career Case Competition, and present your solution to a real-life environmental problem in your community.

Registration for the Green Careers Summit is FREE and includes breakfast and lunch.

To go to their Facebook page click here.
To register click here.

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Sustainability Applied 2012 (Event)

On October 17 and 18 more than 300 leaders, decision-makers and doers from across Canada and around the world will attend Sustainability Applied 2012. This event will explore the business value of sustainability, and to share ways of integrating it within their organizations to improve resource efficiency and create long-term economic, environmental and social benefit.

This unique two-day event will feature hands-on workshops, keynote presentations, plenary sessions and interactive discussions to share knowledge, inspire change, create new business relationships and opportunities, and celebrate outstanding accomplishments in sustainability.

For more information or to register click here.

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The Business Case for Sustainability (Event)

On October 18, 2012, the event titled "The Business Case for Sustainability," will take place from 8:30 AM to Noon at the Enterprise Center in Burlington County College 3331 Route 38 – 300 College Circle Mount Laurel. At this even you can see how “The Triple Bottom Line” can help your small business save money, gain customers, and improve the environment.

Learn the “real” definition and economic benefits of sustainability for small businesses from experts in the NJDEP’s Sustainability and Green Energy (SAGE) Division, and hear from owners who are gaining efficiency, customers, profits, and competitive advantage from green practices.

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The New Jersey Small Business Development Centers (NJSBDC) network is also funded by the State of New Jersey and is hosted by Rutgers Business School: Newark and New Brunswick.

The cost is $25 per person. Continental breakfast is included.

To register here.

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Wall Street: The New Driver for a Sustainable World? (Event)

On October 9, 2012, between 4:30-7:30 EST at Bennett Jones, 1st Canadian Place, 100 King St. W., 34th Floor, Toronto, there will be a unique opportunity to learn, discuss and debate with one of the world’s foremost thinkers on sustainable investing. Is Wall Street beginning to drive transformational change? If not, what’s holding it back? What does this mean for your organization? How will this affect the strategies that are being developed?

“This event will be of special interest to investors, corporate executives and managers, and NGOs, as well as to those who advise them.”…Matthew Kiernan.

Dr. Matthew Kiernan, President and CEO of Inflection Point Capital Management and author of Investing in a Sustainable World, explores how Wall Street is increasingly using sustainability metrics to value companies and how this trend is wrought with inconsistency between words and actions.

The Questions that will be Addressed Include:
  • What does this mean for your organization? 
  • How does this trend affect the strategies that top corporate executives are developing? 
  • Have you ever wondered why 117 billion dollars from the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan invests without a thought to the environment? 
  • Does the UN Employee Pension Fund (40 billion) or the Nature Conservancy Investment Endowment (2 billion) adhere to a strong environmental policy with its investments? 
During the event you will also learn:
  • What is the finance sector doing to effect change towards greater sustainability? 
  • What is this sector NOT doing and why? 
  • What will it take to make the finance sector act differently? 
  • What does 70 trillion global investment dollars look at when considering an investment in your company? 
There will will a live webcast and a Twitter chat (#tssschat) from 5:00 – 6:30 PM EST.

For more information or to register click here.

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CBSR Sustainability Investment Forum (Event)

This event will take place on Monday, October 15, 2012, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (MDT) in Calgary, Alberta. Explore how investors assess market value and ways to gauge how CSR practices add to that value. Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR) is pleased to host world-class experts who will stretch our knowledge on sustainability investments and then lead us through some open dialogue to explore what this means for Alberta's businesses.

Jane Ambachtsheer, Partner and Global Head of Responsible Investment at Mercer Investments, will provide some background on the topic and challenge attendees to increase our understanding of sustainability investment. Jane’s presentation will be followed by discussions lead by sustainable investment, investor relations, and CSR experts (see Speaker biographies).

Participants are encouraged to bring their questions and opinions and to join in the discussion during facilitated afternoon dialogue sessions.

This event particularly targets investor relations professionals, investment professionals, people working in CSR-related roles, and academics.

The Forum aims to explore the value and nuances of sustainability investments by engaging:

1. Business CSR/Sustainability, Investment, and Investor Relations professionals in discussion around core elements and benefits of integrated reporting, i.e. quantifying the value of environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations. 2. University students and members of Faculty to stimulate thoughts on the topic.

In the afternoon, the tables will be both literally and figuratively turned so attendees can discuss the morning’s presentations.

The Forum will conclude with a networking Reception.

Featuring Speakers and Panelists from:

Alberta Invesment Management Corporation, Raymond James Ltd., University of Calgary, Enbridge, CBSR, Cenovus, and NEI Investments.

The cost for the event is $350 + tax CBSR for members & associates and $400 + tax for non-members

Each paid registration covers the cost of entry for one university student or faculty member.

This event is presented by CBSR in collaboration with the University of Calgary’s Enbridge Centre for Corporate Sustainability.

For more information or to register click here.

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Transforming the UK's Electricity Market (Event)

The event Transforming the UK's electricity market deals with the situation one year on from the Reform White Paper and the Ofgem Review. It will take place on July 12, 2012. Delegates will assess the ongoing transformation of the UK's electricity system. Planned sessions focus on the progress that is being made, and the next steps in delivering the key elements of the market reform package including discussion on taking forward the Emissions Performance Standard and Carbon Price Floor for decarbonising electricity, and the proposed Capacity Mechanism for ensuring the future security of electricity supplies. In the context of market regulation, the agenda also includes discussion on the extent to which the regulatory environment has been strengthened since the Ofgem Review, as well as the further work that is required to ensure the protection of consumers and that investment in the energy sector is cost-effective.

Jonathan Brearley, Director, Energy Markets and Networks, Department of Energy and Climate Change and David Porter, Chief Executive, Energy UK will deliver keynote addresses at this seminar.

Further confirmed speakers include: Jeremy Chang, Director, Energy Projects Team, Pinsent Masons; Audrey Gallacher, Director of Energy, Consumer Focus; Malcolm Keay, Senior Research Fellow, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies; Jostein Kristensen, Managing Consultant, Oxera Professor Catherine Mitchell, Professor of Energy Policy, University of Exeter; Dr Barrie Murray, Managing Director, Electricity Market Services; Dave Openshaw, Head of Future Networks, UK Power Networks; Dr Douglas Parr, Chief Scientist, Greenpeace UK; Ronan O'Regan, Director, PwC; Dr Andy Stanford-Clark, Chief Technology Officer for Energy and Utilities, IBM Global Business Services, UK and Ireland; Paul Steedman, Senior Campaigner, Campaigns Specialist Team, Friends of the Earth and John Wood, Partner, Norton Rose.

Rt Hon the Lord Fraser of Carmyllie QC, Treasurer, Parliamentary Group for Energy Studies and Barry Gardiner MP, Member, Energy and Climate Change Select Committee will chair this seminar.

For more information click here.

© 2012, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved.

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IMPAC: World Sustainable Agriculture Congress Event

World Sustainable Agriculture Congress 2012 will take place on July 10-12, in Singapore. This is the start to the most important debate of the century on food security. This event is the only international meeting place that will bring together businesses from across the entire food value chain to explore ideas, strategies, partnerships and CSR initiatives to ensure food security, business sustainability and long term profitability.World Sustainable Agriculture Congress is the only conference where CEOs/CSR leaders of Asia’s food and agriculture industry meet to determine and identify new strategies for development of future agriculture sustainability strategies that propel the industry forward to ensure a sustainable future.

Participants include agriculture ministers, biosafety and environment regulators, food manufacturers and agribusiness leaders, farming leaders from Asia Pacific and globally.

For more information or to register click here.

© 2012, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved.

DEP Water Quality Management Planning in NJ (Event)

On June 8, 2012, an event titled "DEP Water Quality Management Planning in NJ" will take place from 8 am to 10:30 am at the College of New Jersey in Ewing, NJ. Join PlanSmart NJ, APA NJ and The Sustainability Institute for their first policy briefing exploring the changing landscape of DEP water quality management planning in NJ. Hear speakers representing different perspectives discuss the opportunities and challenges they face.

The list of speakers includes Tim Dillingham, Executive Director, American Littoral Society; Raymond Ferrara, PhD., Principal, Omni Environmental; David Fisher, PP/AICP, Vice President of Governmental Affairs,K. Hovnanian Homes; Michelle Siekerka, Esq., Assistant Commissioner, Economic Growth and Green Energy, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection; and Neil Yoskin, Esq., Partner, Sokol Behot & Fiorenzo

The cost for PlanSmart NJ member is $45, non-profit/government is $55 and non-member is $65 (Registration fee includes continental breakfast).

To register click here.

© 2012, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved.

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Impact of International Green Construction Code (Event)

On June 5, 2012 an event will take place titled, "Impact of International Green Construction Code (IgCC) on New Jersey." It will take place at Atlantic Cape Community College, Worthington Atlantic City Campus from 8:30am to 5:30pm. Over the last several years the International Code Council has been in the process of developing the International Green Construction Code (IgCC). This code is intended to serve as a model for various state building codes. It was prepared in collaboration with the USGBC, ASHRAE and AIA. The IgCC which is scheduled to launch later this Spring.

This professional development seminar will address key features of the IgCC and its coordination with other sustainable development guideline. The seminar will address the IqCC's impact on green building and sustainable design in New Jersey. This seminar will also address various issues concerning the professional standard of care, legal and contractual obligations, and incurability.

The cost for this seminar is $249 which includes a continental breakfast and lunch.

For more information or to register contact Dharmesh Dave at (609) 343-5658 or email him at ddave@atlantic.edu

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LEED-certified Green House Tour (Event)

On May 30, 2012, at 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. a LEED event titled "Certified Green House Tour" will take place in Harding Township, New Jersey. Ever wondered what you could do to your home to make it a more environmentally friendly place to live? This unique tour highlights the planning and implementation that goes into constructing a LEED-certified home.  This event will teach people about LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and other eco-friendly building terms.

Participants will tour a property in Harding Township which manages 100% of its roofline runoff from rainfall into a series of rain gardens, and has cisterns that store rain water for use in toilets and hose bibs throughout the main house.

This event will address the design and construction that is involved in undertaking a LEED project. Group size is limited.

Members: Free. Non-members: $10.

To register click here or call 973-538-3500.

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NJ Association of Energy Engineers 2012 Energy Forum (Event)

On May 16, 2012 an event about the future of energy will take place at Center Hall, Rutgers University Busch Student Center 604 Bartholomew Rd., Piscataway, New Jersey. The keynote speaker is Robert Hanna, President NJ BPU. 

This 1-day seminar provides a unique opportunity to understand the direction of energy policy, support programs and future energy supply in New Jersey as well as providing a review of current energy technology developments including building energy efficiency. Portions will likely qualify for LEED and/or NJ Professional Engineering Continuing Education credits.

Agenda: 8 AM - Registration/Breakfast;  9-12 NJ Energy Policy; Programs & Supply, 1-3 Energy Technology; Building Efficiency. 

This is this year's most comprehensive seminar on New Jersey energy issues. It includes speakers from the NJ Board of Public Utilities, Federal Dept. of Energy, Economic Development Authority, PSEG and others. 

For more information or to register click here

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PENPAC Legislative Roundtable (Event)

On May 16, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. the PENPAC roundtable event will be taking place at CIANJ Headquarters, located at 61 S. Paramus Rd., Paramus, New Jersey. The event will address environmental regulations and laws which have a far reaching impact on business, affecting land use, air quality, water, energy, transportation, and infrastructure.

This year New Jersey is in the final stages of a monumental change in the way contaminated sites are cleaned up. The state is now authorizing licensed site remediation professionals to oversee the work.

Join Assemblywomen L. Grace Spencer and Holly Schepisi as they discuss these changes and other key environmental issues facing New Jersey.

For more information click here. To register click here.

© 2012, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved.

Note: Please note that due to the unfortunate passing of Assemblywoman Spencer's mother, the meeting has been postponed. Please check back for updates.

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Increasing Collaboration to Build a Sustainable Future (Event)

On May 10, from 1:15-2:45 pm EDT,  join moderator Paul Rowland, Executive Director of the Association for Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), and a panel of higher education and industry thought leaders to discuss ways these sectors can increase collaboration to further the goals of the UN’s RIO +20 conference in areas including research, education, workforce preparation, sustainable practices, engineering solutions.
He will be hosting a panel of experts:
  • Chantal Line Carpentier, Sustainable Development Officer in the UN’s Department of Economic and Social Affairs, will offer a background on the Rio +20 conference, and what the UN hopes to accomplish.
  • Alan Hecht, Director of Sustainable Development at the EPA’s Office of Research and Development, has been leading a research strategy to support transitioning sustainability from a concept into practice.
  • Roy Koch, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Portland State University, oversees the academic mission of the state’s largest University with nearly 30,000 students and 1,500 professors.
  • Rose Johnson, President of Haywood Community College, built a legacy by integrating sustainability not only into the campus, but also into the school’s curriculum.
  • Dennis McGinn, President of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), brings a military and defense background to the panel, along with ACORE’s work to bring all forms of renewable energy into the mainstream of the US economy.
  • Jennifer Layke, Director of Johnson Controls’ Institute for Building Efficiency, leads the Institute’s research agenda and collaborations with a global network of experts working with high performance buildings and smart energy systems.  She brings a background of climate policy and renewable energy market development.
  • Neil Hawkins, Dow’s Vice President of Sustainability and Environment, Health, and Safety,  drives the company’s strategy and implementation of sustainability programs, is a frequent keynote speaker in global forums on sustainability, and was part of the committee who produced the EPA’s ‘Green Book,’ guidelines for incorporating sustainability into the Agency.
For more information click here. To register click here.

Two Green Events in New Jersey

A Green Career Networking Event

A Green Career Networking Event will take place on April 18, 2012 at
6:00 - 8:30 PM at the Hyatt Regency, 3 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960. This free event is brought to you by Transitioning to Green an organization committed to helping you obtain your green job and/or green business opportunity and build your career in the new green economy.

To RSVP Click here
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25 years of Recycling in New Jersey

A Celebration of 25 years of Recycling in New Jersey will take place on April 24, 2012 1 - 7:30 p.m. The event will take place at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Campus Center, 101 Vera King Farris Drive
Galloway, NJ 08205-9441.

The NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), in partnership with the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) and the Hughes Center for Public Policy at the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, will celebrate the 25th anniversary of New Jersey’s Recycling Mandate.

Former New Jersey Governor Tom Kean, who signed the original bill into law, will deliver the keynote address. This one day symposium will be more than a celebration and offers recycling professionals the opportunity to obtain up to 4.5 continuing education credits.

The afternoon sessions will begin with addresses by NJDEP Commissioner Bob Martin (invited) and Assistant Commissioner Jane Kozinski. Members of three panels will follow with discussions of the current state of recycling in New Jersey, new technologies and innovations, and a look back at the events and people whose work established New Jersey as an environmental leader with the April 1987 passage of the New Jersey Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act.

An informal dinner reception will follow the afternoon panels. The day will culminate with a keynote address by Governor Kean. The cost to attend is $55. To see the agenda or to register click here.

© 2012, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved.

Green Building Conference (Event)

Building professionals looking to expand their green building skills, or those just getting started in building green, will find tools for success at the 2012 National Green Building Conference and Expo in Nashville on April 29 - May 1.

Hosted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the annual conference will feature an exhibit hall with cutting-edge green products, a wide variety of education courses, unmatched networking opportunities and notable speakers and special events.

Two new offerings at the show this year provide building professionals with insights into the green market, and tips for enhancing their green building techniques. They are:

• Analysis of the Green Market—McGraw-Hill Construction, NAHB and Waste Management, Inc. will reveal the results of a new Smart Market Report on Residential Green Building. The report highlights the growth of green building and provides building professionals with insight into potential market opportunities, consumer preferences and industry trends.

• Green Building Plan Review—Attendees will have the opportunity to review their building plans with an architect, an accredited verifier for the National Green Building Certification Program and a home builder. All are experienced in working with the National Green Building Standard, which was the result of a partnership between NAHB and the International Code Council. They will be able to answer questions and provide practical tips and suggestions for making projects greener and more efficient.

“We are excited to be able to offer so many exciting opportunities for builders and remodelers to expand their knowledge of green building,” said Eric Borsting, chairman of the National Green Building Conference and Expo. “Conference attendees will get the full experience with classroom training, tours of green homes, a showcase of green products, networking opportunities, knowledgeable speakers and much more.”

Another conference highlight is the annual Green Building & Technology Tour, which offers builders a glimpse into the design and green building practices used by local builders. Attendees have the chance to hear firsthand about the building process, the green building certifications used and the value the homes bring to their owners.

To register for the National Green Building Conference and Expo, or for additional information click here.

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