How to Finance Climate Solutions

Virtual

These are exciting times. Every month brings new innovations in solar efficiency, wind, chemical battery storage, smart grids, microgrids, building efficiency, and building electrification—many of which were described in CRES chapter programs. Each of these innovations will play an important role in mitigating climate change risk. However, technological innovation alone is not sufficient to transition us from a fossil fuel-based economy to a renewable and sustainable economy. If these new energy sources are to mature and replace fossil fuels, we also need to create market conditions that will support them in their new role in our economy.

Seats at the Table: Board Leadership Training for Diverse Communities

Virtual

This is a comprehensive board training program designed to empower diverse individuals eager to make a difference on nonprofit boards. This engaging session equips you with the essentials to confidently step into a board role, covering topics such as board roles and responsibilities, financial oversight (including fiduciary duties, legal and ethical obligations, and effective fundraising), Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in governance, and strategic planning and visioning.

NAACP Civic Engagement Messaging, Research, and GOTV Activations Launch

Virtual

Join the NAACP for an important call as we unveil our Messaging and Research for the 2024 Election Year! We’ll be diving into the data and polling we've gathered to boost Black Voter Turnout and discuss the impactful strategies that will emerge from this research. We will also launch our Civic Engagement Messaging and Research Toolkit with scripts, talking points, and graphics for the upcoming election. Your voice matters, and together we can shape a powerful narrative for this election cycle!

Plastic Pollution & People

Virtual

Join Eco-Cycle for a new webinar about plastic pollution and environmental justice. For this webinar, we are fortunate to be joined by Dr. Phaedra C. Pezzullo!

Tribal Consultation on Violence Against Women Webinar

Virtual

Please join the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) as we summarize national concerns and emerging issues for Tribal leaders and representatives to consider in preparation for the 19th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation.

A Movement on the Move: A Conversation about the State of Climate Advocacy in 2024

Virtual

We're living in wild times. From historic climate and conservation victories to rising threats from extremist plots like Project 2025 -- it’s a lot to hold all at once. Join us for a livestream with Sierra Club experts to make sense of the moment, learn what this means for the climate and our future, and get involved. 

Carpe Noctem: The Wonderful World of Bats

Virtual

Join PPAN on October 10th from 12-1pm for our monthly webinar series with expert speaker Dr. Rick Adams! Bats are the second most diverse Order of Mammals on Earth today. Come learn about the unique anatomy, physiology, behavior, evolution, and ecology of bats that make them one of the most unique groups of animals in nature!

Third Act: A Conversation with Eric Blank, Chair, Colorado Public Utilities Commission

Virtual

A rare opportunity to hear from Commission Chair Eric Blank, a lawyer and economist from Boulder, who has worked on electric utility and clean energy issues for over 35 years in a diverse range of entrepreneurial, business, and non-profit settings. This discussion will be led by Paul Culnan of Third Act Colorado (and Empower Our Future).