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SUMMARY:Drought Resiliency and Water Efficiency Grant Program Virtual Q and A
DESCRIPTION:Join the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) for a virtual Questions and Answers session about the new Drought Resiliency and Water Efficiency Grant Program. \nRegister for the Virtual Q and A \nAdditional Information about this Grant Program:\nIn December\, the Massachusetts Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs will post a new funding opportunity that eligible entities can apply for – The Drought Resilience and Water Efficiency Grant Program. \nAt this current time\, they have released a Notice of Intent to Announce this grant opportunity. You can learn more on this webpage.
URL:https://www.mapc.org/event/drought-resiliency-and-water-efficiency-grant-program-virtual-q-and-a/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)
CATEGORIES:Clean Energy,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T120000
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SUMMARY:GBCAP: Reducing GHG Emissions from Waste Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a regional workshop on Reducing GHG Emissions from Waste as part of the Greater Boston Climate Action Plan. \nWe’re working to develop a regional climate action plan to reduce carbon emissions and other pollutants from six different sectors in the region.   \nAre you working towards zero waste goals? Interested in circular economy? Love compost? During this 1.5 hour long virtual workshop we will hear from leaders from the region on this topic\, brainstorm strategies and actions for reducing emissions at the local and regional level\, and discuss equity and co-benefits from these actions. \nRegister to Join Us! \nThis workshop is geared towards municipal staff and committee members\, non-profits\, community-based organizations\, companies involved in natural and working lands. \nLearn more about the Greater Boston Climate Action Plan.
URL:https://www.mapc.org/event/gbcap-reducing-ghg-emissions-from-waste-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)
CATEGORIES:Subregions,Community Engagement,Clean Energy,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T100000
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SUMMARY:GBCAP Workshop: Waste and Materials Management (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this workshop\, hosted as part of the Greater Boston Climate Action Plan (GBCAP). \nAre you working towards zero waste goals? Interested in circular economy? Love compost? During the 2-hour-long in-person workshop we will hear from leaders from the region on waste. We will also brainstorm strategies and actions for reducing emissions from waste at the local and regional level\, as well as discuss equity and co-benefits associated with these actions. \nRegister for this Workshop \nUnable to attend in person? A separate virtual session will be held in November.
URL:https://www.mapc.org/event/gbcap-workshop-waste-and-materials-management-in-person/
LOCATION:Lexington Community Center\, 39 Marrett Rd\, Lexington\, MA
CATEGORIES:Subregions,Community Engagement,Clean Energy,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T143000
DTSTAMP:20261023T092053
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SUMMARY:GBCAP Workshop: Agriculture and Natural Lands (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this workshop\, hosted as part of the Greater Boston Climate Action Plan (GBCAP). \nThe Agriculture and Natural Lands sector encompasses a wide variety of subsectors including agriculture\, fishing/fisheries\, forestry\, and land conservation and preservation. Activities in this sector can both contribute to GHG emissions\, as well as provide carbon sinks and numerous co-benefits. During the 1.5 hour long virtual workshop we will hear from leaders from the region on this topic. We will also brainstorm strategies and actions for reducing emissions at the local and regional level\, as well as discuss equity and co-benefits associated with these actions. \nRegister for this Workshop
URL:https://www.mapc.org/event/gbcap-workshop-agriculture-and-natural-lands-virtual/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)
CATEGORIES:Subregions,Community Engagement,Clean Energy,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T083000
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SUMMARY:Climate Beacon 2024 Conference - Municipal Movers Breakfast Reception
DESCRIPTION:Climate Beacon 2024 – a conference where corporate\, municipal\, institutional\, and community leaders come together with experts and practitioners to share information\, get down to brass tacks\, and chart courses to more sustainable\, livable futures – is happening here in Boston\, October 16-18. \nConference co-hosts include: Governor Maura Healey\, Senator Ed Markey\, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll\, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell\, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu\, and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley. \nOn October 17\, from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.\, MAPC\, the Massachusetts Municipal Association\, and Climate Beacon are hosting a Municipal Movers Breakfast Reception for municipal leaders and invited guests. \nIf you are a municipal leader\, you can learn more about the breakfast reception on the conference website. \nFor registration information for the breakfast reception and the entire conference\, please visit the conference website: www.climatebeacon.org/2024-conference 
URL:https://www.mapc.org/event/climate-beacon-2024-conference-municipal-movers-breakfast-reception/
LOCATION:Boston Society of Architects
CATEGORIES:Subregions,Clean Energy,Environment,Government Affairs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T120000
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CREATED:20240917T180540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T194038Z
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SUMMARY:Solar + Storage = Energy Resilience & Savings: Introducing MAPC's Municipal Solar + Storage Resource Guide
DESCRIPTION:In this session of the Accelerating Climate Resilience Speaker Series\, we will walk through MAPC’s new resource guide for municipalities interested in Solar + Storage. \nYou’ll also hear insights from a panel who have installed or are currently installing this technology. They will discuss the challenges they encountered\, offer tips for procurement and installation\, and discuss the benefits and best practices for successful implementation. \nMeet the Panelists: \n\nErina Keefe\, Sustainability Director\, City of Beverly\nJohn Harper\, Energy and Climate Committee\, Town of Wayland\nMatt Shortsleeve\, Vice President of Development\, Solect Energy\n\nRegister to Join Us for this Webinar
URL:https://www.mapc.org/event/solar-storage-energy-resilience-savings-introducing-mapcs-municipal-solar-storage-resource-guide/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)
CATEGORIES:Subregions,Clean Energy,Clean Energy,Environment,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T120000
DTSTAMP:20261023T092053
CREATED:20240904T172442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T145449Z
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SUMMARY:Going Green: How the MBTA is Taking Climate Action | A Virtual Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) and the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) on National Green City Day\, for a virtual event to learn how the MBTA is taking climate action seriously and what this means for the cities and towns it serves. \nFind out how the MBTA is preparing the regional transit system to be resilient in the face of escalating climate change while also playing a critical role in helping local municipalities and the Commonwealth in meeting climate goals. \nPanel of Speakers: \n\nLynsey Heffernan\, Chief of Policy and Strategic Planning\, MBTA\nKat Eshel\, Senior Director of Climate Policy and Planning\, MBTA\nCaroline Bean\, Director\, Climate and Sustainability Planning\, MBTA\nEric Bourassa\, Transportation Director\, MAPC\nJulia Wallerce\, Assistant Director of Transportation\, MAPC – Moderator\n\n  \nRegister to Join Us!
URL:https://www.mapc.org/event/going-green-how-the-mbta-is-taking-climate-action-a-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)
CATEGORIES:Transportation,Clean Energy,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T145828Z
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SUMMARY:ACR Speaker Series Webinar | Shade is Social Justice: How the City of Cambridge Tackles Heat Mitigation
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the next Accelerating Climate Resilience 2024 Speaker Series webinar “Shade is Social Justice: How the City of Cambridge Tackles Heat Mitigation.”  \nIn this session\, we will explore the ways that art\, culture\, and climate came together to advance social justice. Learn more about the process; from procurement to community engagement to the ‘why’ for each artist involved.     \nLearn from the artists and designers of these art installations!    \n\nClaudia Zarazua (facilitator)\, Arts & Cultural Planning Director at City of Cambridge\nMatthew Akira Okazaki\, Professor of Practice in Architecture at Tufts University & Founder\, Field Office & Principal\, Architecture for Public Benefit \nJeff Goldenson\, M.S.\, Founder of buildingways \nAlejandro Saldarriaga Rubio\, Founder of Alsar –Atelier & Visiting Assistant Professor  at Northeastern University \nGabriel Cira\, Professor in the History of Art at MassArt \n\nRegister to Join Us
URL:https://www.mapc.org/event/acr-speaker-series-webinar-shade-is-social-justice-how-the-city-of-cambridge-tackles-heat-mitigation/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)
CATEGORIES:Transportation,Clean Energy,Clean Energy,Environment,Environment,Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221219T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221219T140000
DTSTAMP:20261023T092053
CREATED:20240824T005115Z
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SUMMARY:Equity in Clean Energy Webinar Series Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:MAPC’s Clean Energy Department is hosting its first webinar in a series about what centering equity in municipal-level clean energy and climate planning and implementation can look like. This first event will provide an introduction to equity in climate planning\, followed by presentations and a panel discussion with three guest speakers who have worked on equitable climate planning in their municipalities:\n• Emily Koo\, Director of Sustainability\, City of Providence\n• Shayna Hirshfield-Gold\, Climate Program Manager\, City of Oakland\n• Ibrahim Lopez-Hernandez\, Sustainability Manager\, City of Chelsea and Revere\, Town of Winthrop\nThere will then be an opportunity for Q&A with attendees.\nRegister Here\nStay tuned for information about the additional sessions in the webinar series!
URL:https://www.mapc.org/event/equity-in-clean-energy-webinar-series-kickoff/
CATEGORIES:Clean Energy,Environment
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