Success through Participation: Environmental Sustainability Webinars
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Human-caused climate change is a defining issue of our time. Join us to learn about applications of ICA, Technology of Participation (ToP), and other participatory methods to move local communities and organizations to take just and impactful climate actions. This webinar will be an opportunity to: (1) expand your thinking on environmental sustainability (2) learn more from specific examples/case stories about engaging communities in climate change initiatives, and (3) exchange with practitioners in the Field.
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Session #1 | ACCELERATE77 / CSLN, AMAZON BIO-CORRIDOR, PLANT CHICAGO
Session #1 | September 5, 2019
Community Case Stories
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accelerate77 & Chicago Sustainability Leaders Network , presented by Caitlin Sarro
In 2011, the ICA launched accelerate77, whose underlying strategy is to IDENTIFY current sustainability initiatives in all of Chicago’s 77 community areas; CONNECT them with one another to inspire new ideas, practices, self-consciousness and motivation through peer interchange; and COLLABORATE with residents in systematic learning, planning, and collective action.
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The accelerate77 project has led to the formation of the Chicago Sustainability Leaders Network (CSLN). CSLN connects grassroots leaders from communities across Chicago to share resources, support each other’s work, collaborate, build a stronger collective voice, and nurture equitable and impactful relationships with policy makers. CSLN envisions inclusive and just communities of civically engaged residents working together to address social disparities and promote environmental health, human well-being, and community vitality for present and future generations. |
Amazon Bio-Corridor Project, presented by Adam Gebb
In Ecuador Adam has been leading community meetings with rainforest peoples in projects that aim to conserve their cultures and create large scale conservation. The Shiwiar Planning project will create digital territory maps and community plans for the 500,000 acre territory based on the desires of the Shiwiar people.
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The Shuar Territory Hut to Hut adventure system will create a roadless economy. A series of Micro-lodges will also be used as community centers where classes in all aspects of Shuar culture will be taught by the Shuar for the Shuar and the backpackers that will ultimately pay for the system with their visits. The Palora Pastaza Biocorridor project is building the support of the Pablo Sexto, Huamboya and Taisha communities for a wildlife migration corridor between the Andes and the Amazon. |
Plant Chicago is a 501(c)3 non-profit located inside The Plant. Their mission is to cultivate local circular economies. They accomplish this through their education, farmers market, small business improvement, and research programs.
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Plant Chicago currently offer education opportunities for the general public, adults, university groups, and K-12 students. Their K-12 workshops, or Closed Loop Labs, engage students in STEM topics related to the circular economy and reusing waste materials. Many of those programs revolve around Plant Chicago's demonstration aquaponic system (raising fish + growing plants in water). Learn more at our website -- www.plantchicago.org |
Session #2 | October 3rd, 2019, Alameda county sustainability, sustainable architecture
Community Case Stories
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Alameda County Sustainability, presented by Carolyn Bloede
Alameda County strives to have a small impact on the environment and a huge impact on the quality of life for its citizens. Managing programs that take direct action to reduce greenhouse gases, save energy, save water, and save taxpayer dollars is the cornerstone of the County's sustainability efforts. We manage programs in our community, for businesses, and at County facilities.
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Sustainable Architecture and Nina Huasi Shelter, presented by Valeria Bustos
Projects at Al Cubo Arquitectura, a firm dedicated to Architecture and Sustainable Construction that has been characterized by its contemporary ecological designs since 2011 and is a national reference for ecological construction. These works are the example of a symbiosis between technology, respect for the environment, health, culture and tradition that harmonizes contemporary architecture with ancestral knowledge.
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Living Building Challenge, presented by Daphne Cothren
Digging into Living Building Challenge as a framework for sustainable/regenerative architecture. This presentation will discuss an implementation example of these construction guidelines.
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ICA GreenRise, presented by Caitlin Sarro
Also known as the "ICA GreenRise Uptown Learning Laboratory”, the building demonstrates a creative culture for living and working among its diverse tenants, of nonprofits and 7th floor residents, while establishing an energy efficient eco-system that aims to take the entire building off of the grid.
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Session #3 | November 7th, 2019
Session #3 | November 7th, 2019 - LAST SESSION!
Community Case Stories
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Accelerate Neighborhood Climate Action (ANCA) Denver, presented by Oliveann Slotta
ANCA is designed to create shared, place-based climate action on a block-by-block, neighborhood-by-neighborhood level. ANCA's passion is providing the support and resources to equip neighborhood residents with the tools to take action and be a force for good Cool Campus Challenge, presented by Ryan Bell, Associate Director of Sustainability, University of California.
The Office of Sustainability for the UC system has ambitious goals and powerful initiatives that engage students, faculty, administration, and other stakeholders in the Cool Campus challenge. Over the course of a summer month, this challenge engaged over 22,000 participants and reduced 10,220 metric tons CO2e in self-reported actions [not all new actions], equivalent to taking 2,170 cars off the road for a year. |
Climate of Hope Book Study, presented by Jane Stallman
The book Climate of Hope: How Cities, Businesses, and Citizens Can Save the Planet from Mayor Michael Bloomberg and former head of the Sierra Club Carl Pope provides a manifesto on how the benefits of taking action on climate change are concrete, immediate, and immense. Using this book, the study group has provided an opportunity to connect with others who believe change is possible and are interested in seeking real, pragmatic solutions. Citizens Climate Lobby/ Contra Costa County Group Leader, presented by Marti Roach
Working with climate change groups, most notably Citizens Climate Lobby, Marti engages groups focused on stopping the carbon pollution that contributes to the human caused climate change that is threatening well being of all on our planet. |
