From:
Women of Color/Collective in Sustainability (WOCCS)” group.
“Dear WOC/CS Nation,
Fall season is upon us! This means sweater weather, ridiculous pumpking-everything marketing, and finally, CLIMATE NYC is here! This special edition email chain is dedicated to informing YOU of what’s going on in the city this month, and how YOU can be a part of it. Events have been carefully curated to fit WOC/CS’s engagement with sustainability, WOC, women empowerment, diversity, environmental justice, technology ..etc) We’ve got you covered!
Climate Week NYC will take place this year from September 23rd to 29th. Run in coordination with the UN and the City of New York, Climate Week continues to grow as the time and place for the world to showcase amazing climate action and discuss how to do more. You can also view Climate Week NYC’s full event calendar here.
Please feel free to reply and share with the collective any exciting events of your own. Now, let’s roll!
Wed 09/18: Diversity in Green: Although green initiatives and organizations are constantly pushing forward important sustainability and climate agendas, have the organizations been as committed to creating an inclusive work environment as well? https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monthly-forum-diversity-in-green-pechakucha-registration-69435831441
Wed 09/18: Latinos in Sustainability – Solar Power Event.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/latinos-in-sustainability-solar-power-event-tickets-67756141443?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Wed 09/18: Sustainability Consulting: Evolving Opportunities to Become a Change Agent
Thu-sat 19-21 UNited for Climate Justice,
FEPS is hosting a series of dialogues on issues surrounding climate change and those affected by it – UNited for Climate Justice. The event spans Thursday September 19 – Saturday September 21.
Thursday, 19 September (6:30 – 9:00 p.m.): Reception & Photo Exhibition
Friday, September 20 (9:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.): Climate Justice Conference, followed by participation in the Climate Strike with Greta Thunberg
Saturday, September 21 (8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.): Climate Justice Conference closing session
The event is free and you are welcome to come to any part of it – simply register at this link:https://unitedforclimatejustice.splashthat.com/
Thu 09/19: Now or Never: Storytellers Tackling Climate Change Eventbrite here
Frid 09/20: Volunteer Orientation: Marketplace of the Future, Closing Event of Climate Week
Fri 09/20: OUR People, OUR Hoods, OUR Power! Uprose the 7th Climate Justice Youth Summit in Brooklyn, NY. The summit is the largest gathering of young people of color in the country on climate change.To register for the Climate Justice Youth Summit, email CJYsummit@uprose.org or call 718-492-9307.
Sat 9/21. 11am – 5pm. Climate Reality Project NYC Chapter’s Day of Climate Action at Governor’s Island.
Sat 09/21: Bringing Labor & Climate Justice Movements Together for a Sustainable Future
Sat 09/21 Building United, Resilient Movements to End the Climate Emergency.Eventbrite here
Sat 09/21: Sustaining Ourselves as Activists and Organizers
Sun 09/22: Supporting Young People of Color in the Climate Movement
Sun 9/22: 7:30 – 10:30pm. Pre-Summit Climate & Cocktails. $45 at The Almond.
Sun 09/22: Women and Climate Justice
Sun 09/22: Supporting Young People of Color in the Climate Movement Complete Schedule
Mon 9/23. 7:30 – 9pm. Youth Climate Strike Panel moderated by Al Gore. Free at NY Ethical Society.
Mon 09/23: The Inescapable Climate Revolution: Are We There
Tues 09/24: Partnership for Policy Integrity (PFPI) will be hosting two screenings of BURNED as part of UN Climate Week NYC 2019 Information here
Wed 09/25: Do No Harm: Achieving Net Zero Buildings
Wed 09/25: Climate Change in the Classroom: Climate Ed and Place-Based
Wed 09/25: NYC Climate Mobilization Act: Opportunities and Risks
Wed 09/25: Women, Climate and Sports Registration here
Wed 09/25: Mindfulness As A Tool for Climate Activism Registration here
Wed 09/25: NAPHN, ILFI, and BE-Ex present a Climate Week event on the role of urban, high-density, net-zero projects in meeting the demands of our emissions reduction goals.https://be-exchange.org/do-no-harm-achieving-net-zero-buildings/
Thu 09/26: BuildingEnergy NYC: This year’s theme of “Electrification” means that content will focus on how electrification will affect design, construction, related policies, technology, operations, user engagement, and community equity, as well as on solutions for when electrification is not possible.http://nesea.org/conference/buildingenergy-nyc
Thu 09/26 Women in The Green Economy NY Climate Week: Women in the Green Economy Tickets
Thu 09/26 Join E2 and our partners for a NYC Climate Week event, “Making New York an Offshore Wind Jobs Hub”
Thu 09/26: SheBuildsWaves : The Quarterly Conversations
Fri 09/27: Marketplace of the FutureCSI members Future Meets Present are organizing the second annual Marketplace of the Future, the official closing ceremony for Climate Week NYC! It’s a cross between a celebration and market, showcasing 40+ start-ups that operate with sustainable supply chains, give-back models, and social benefit at their core. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marketplace-of-the-future-2019-tickets-67768616757
Sat 09/28: Day of Learning: On the Art of Environmental Justice 2019 Event Registration
Sun 09/29: This new cutting-edge installation confronts the realities of climate change. Arcadia Earth is an immersive experience, with 15 rooms devoted to different environmental issues
Mon 09/30: TBD next WOC/CS meetup!
Oct 1-Oct 6: Pratt Sustainability Coalition invites you to BLUE WEEK 2019https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blue-week-2019-tickets-70034285433
Feel free to share with your other networks!”