Georgetown Climate Center

Thank you to our distinguished speakers, partners, and attendees who joined us today at #COP29! Public and private sector leaders showcased ongoing initiatives driving clean energy investment, tackling emissions, and improving public health. White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory provided keynote remarks giving a federal perspective on public-private partnerships and actions that are driving clean energy deployment nationwide. This event was hosted by Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE), Georgetown Climate Center, The Climate Registry, and U.S. Green Building Council. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eCNB9iAz

Today at #COP29, BCSE showcased subnational and private sector solutions to achieve equity, #energyefficiency, and #cleanenergy goals at an official UNFCCC side event co-hosted by The Climate Registry, Georgetown Climate Center, and U.S. Green Building Council. ???? Chair Brenda Mallory of the White House Council on Environmental Quality offered opening remarks, providing a U.S. federal government perspective on public-private partnerships and actions that are driving clean energy deployment nationwide. ?? Public and private sector leaders must partner to implement scalable solutions for CO2 reduction, resilience, and health benefits in the built and natural environment. The “Investing, Deploying, and Implementation” Panel, moderated by Liz Beardsley, featured Rama Dunayevich, Olga Faktorovich Allen, Paul Lau, and Jessica Olson. These private sector leaders shared case studies of strategies that successfully engage communities and build on the momentum of federal policies and investments. ?? Achieving nationally-determined contributions requires subnational action across sectors while centering equity. The “Policy, Regulation, and Planning” Panel, moderated by Amy Holm, featured Samuel Assefa, Davina Hurt, Esq., Joseph Nguyen, and Brigid Shea. These state and local leaders from California, Texas, and Washington highlighted actions and policies that are driving clean energy investment in their communities. They discussed the challenge of addressing the immediate needs of their constituents while advancing essential climate action and shared strategies for fostering collaboration. ?? Thank you to all who joined us for this exciting event! Find more information on BCSE's COP 29 events, delegation news, and goals for the international conference at https://lnkd.in/esR9WhYc. Executive Office of the President Autodesk SMUD Topsoe Abt Global Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) California Air Resources Board Bay Area Air Quality Management District Travis County Washington State Senate

The Georgetown Climate Center is in Baku for week 2 of #COP29. Please reach out if you are too!

Are you at #COP29? Join us tomorrow (Nov. 19) at 15:00/3 PM local time in Side Event Room 4 in the Blue Zone for "Showcasing Subnational and Private Sector Solutions to Achieve Equity, Efficiency, and Clean Energy Goals". Leaders from state and local governments and industry representatives will discuss scalable solutions, public policy tools, and ongoing community engagement initiatives that support climate pollution reduction, increased resilience, and public health benefits. The event will also be recorded and available in the days following. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eCNB9iAz Hosted by Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE), Georgetown Climate Center, The Climate Registry, and U.S. Green Building Council.

Today is the last day to apply for the Sustainable Communities Accelerator Network! The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosts this peer learning program to support local leaders in implementing plans to prioritize?sustainability?actions in their communities. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eKnjKCFF

Thank you to White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi for sharing insightful remarks about the scale at which clean energy is being deployed across the U.S., and the opportunities for good jobs, increased resilience, and other benefits that investments can bring to surrounding communities. Thank you as well to the Georgetown University Law Center students & faculty, media, and partners who joined us!

HAPPENING TODAY! Join us this afternoon (10/31) at 3 PM on the Georgetown University Law Center campus for "Meeting the Moment: Rebuilding our Middle Class and Accelerating American Manufacturing and Innovation" with White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi (L'15). RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eVnakMFD

Tomorrow, Oct. 31 at 3 PM | Please join GCC as we welcome back Georgetown University Law Center alum White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi (L'15) for "Meeting the Moment: Rebuilding our Middle Class and Accelerating American Manufacturing and Innovation." Hear how, under the Biden-Harris Administration, the U.S. is investing in and delivering on an historic climate, clean energy, conservation, and environmental justice agenda.?RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/edn7GGgD

Is your community preparing to implement a specific sustainability project, action, or policy? Are you seeking capacity building and peer support? Apply now to join the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Sustainable Communities Accelerator Network.?An informational webinar will be held tomorrow, 10/29 at 1 PM. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/ePjTvgbq

Attention Georgetown students! GCC is accepting applications for part-time Research Assistants for the Spring semester. RAs provide critical support to our team's work at the nexus of state, local, & federal climate policy. Learn more and apply by 10/25: https://lnkd.in/gAUKEsAx