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2022 Florida Climate Week to Focus on "The Path to Sustainability"
VoLo Foundation will hold a virtual free event from October 3rd to 7th, 2022. The event will offer innovative solutions to address the climate crisis unfolding across Florida.
September 21, 2022
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With the increasing impact of flooding and sea level rise due to greenhouse gas emissions, Florida has become the most vulnerable state in the nation to climate change. Several municipalities have proclaimed the first week of October as Florida Climate Week™. The corresponding event will focus on "The Path to Sustainability." It will address the state's climate crisis and present solutions to help mitigate carbon emissions and create more resilient communities. The virtual event, presented by VoLo Foundation, is open to the public and will take place from October 3rd to 7th, 2022. Free registration, detailed information and agenda are now available at https://floridaclimateweek.org.
Each day of Florida Climate Week™ will feature a range of sessions focused on specific challenges and opportunities that everyone can apply for a transition to a clean energy economy. Confirmed panels, with more being added, include:
Monday, 10/3/2022 - Changing the Voltage (Electricity) It's time to light up the Sunshine State with clean, renewable energy
Basics of Solar Energy in English and Spanish
Climate Security and National Security
Energy Democracy and Electric Companies in Florida
Electrifying Florida's School Bus Fleet
Tuesday, 10/4/2022 - The Carbon-Free Way (Transport) Making low-carbon mobility the standard in Florida
Green Cars for Kids
Florida Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding
Walking for a Better Planet
Wednesday, 10/5/2022 - The Urban Evolution (Urban Development) Planning and building for a carbon-free Florida
Local Climate Actions and State Preemptions
What Should We Be Doing?
Youth-Led Initiatives for Carbon-Free Communities
Climate Responsibility and For-Profit Enterprises
Unlocking the Full Benefits of Energy Efficiency
Thursday, 10/6/2022 - Feeding Our Future (Food and Agriculture)
Friday, 10/7/2022 - Natural Wonders (Natural Assets) Preserving the natural landscape
Natural Climate Solutions: The Power of Parks and Public Lands
Coral Ecosystems and the Wildlife that Keeps These Environments Thriving
1000 Eyes on the Water: Today's Pollution Affecting Tomorrow's Resiliency
Climate Advocate Training Workshop
The Central Florida Water Story
Repairing Our Waterways
Emergency Arctic Response Roundtable
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