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SUMMARY:Webinar: Advancing LEED for Cities and Communities in California
DESCRIPTION:Advancing LEED for Cities and Communities in California   \nVia Zoom\nhttps://zoom.us/j/92381724351 \n\n\n \n\nOn July 30 join the USGBC LA Chapter as we explore the LEED for Cities and Communities rating systems and how California cities and communities are aligned with the program’s emphasis on climate\, resilience\, health and social equity. We’ll connect directly with the program staff and stakeholders from the LEED Cities and Communities Working Group based here in southern California. We’ll also hear from a recent city and a community working towards certification on the new LEED v4.1 for Cities and Communities program. There will be ample time for questions and a discussion with our speakers. So\, bring along your pressing challenges and top questions — we hope you can join us! \n\nAgenda \n\nWelcome and Introductions\nProgram overview\, discuss current projects in the region\, distinguish between product types and approach\nProvide examples of prerequisites and credits that address regional priorities (e.g. climate\, resilience\, equity\, health\, pandemic issues)\nHear from two projects; how is their work on resilience and equity are reflected in the certification process?\nGuided Discussion and Q&A\nConclusion\n\n\n\nAbout Presenters\nHilari Varnadore \nVice President for Cities \nWashington\, District of Columbia \nHilari brings more than two decades of experience in public administration and nonprofit leadership to her role as VP\, LEED for Cities.  Previously Hilari led STAR Communities as its executive/founding director. In that capacity\, she deployed the first framework and certification program for local sustainability in the US\, the STAR Community Rating System. She has served as a chief sustainability officer and principal planner in local government and has led two nonprofit organizations as CEO. \nHilari is invested in helping cities\, towns and counties use data to drive decision-making\, investments and community improvements that are more equitable and resilient. Her approach to sustainability is holistic and rooted in the triple bottom line. Her areas of expertise include strategic planning\, facilitation\, program development and administration\, policy development\, governance\, stakeholder engagement\, fundraising\, marketing and communications. \nShe holds a Master’s of Arts degree from Northern Arizona University in Geography with an emphasis in Community Planning and a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Unity College of Maine in Environmental Policy. Hilari serves on Metropolitan Washington COG’s Climate\, Energy & Environment Policy Committee\, the board of the Emerald Cities Collaborative\, and the EcoDistrict Advisory Council. She is a 13-generation Marylander and a Girl Scout troop leader. \nListen to Hilari’s recent overview video of the LEED for Cities and \nCommunities program: https://youtu.be/0arx2tsTUfg \n\nVatsal Bhatt \nVice President – Communities \nSetauket\, New York \nDr. Vatsal Bhatt consults with the U.S. Green Building Council as the Vice President for Communities\, where he helped conceptualize and make operational the LEED for Cities and LEED for Communities rating systems. He co-leads the Application Frameworks working group on the National Institute for Standards and Technology led efforts for developing “IoT Enabled Smart Cities Frameworks” and serves on the US technical advisory group for the ISO’s technical committee 268 for sustainable cities. He recently peer reviewed the Future of Housing Roadmap for XPRIZE. He is also serving on the Board of Advisors for the Wellbeing City Award mobilized by the New Cities Foundation. \nAs a senior energy policy analyst at the Brookhaven National Laboratory\, Dr. Bhatt has worked on various national and international assignments for energy systems analysis and low-carbon development for the U.S. Department of Energy\, the U.S. Department of State\, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\, the National Science Foundation\, universities\, foundations\, and international governments. He has developed energy-water-climate change systems modeling for long-term national\, regional and urban analysis. \nDr. Bhatt has led the USDOE’s U.S.-India-China Cities Partnership for Energy and Environment for 2007-2014 and provided technical assistance to the governments of India and China and state and local governments on low-carbon urban growth strategies and EcoCity planning and implementation. He serves as a senior advisor to US Department of State managed US-China EcoPartnerships Secretariat. \nIn August 2013\, the Woodrow Wilson Center for Distinguished Scholars invited Dr. Bhatt to participate on a five-member panel to facilitate developing China’s Energy-Water Roadmap. \nDr. Bhatt is a senior advisor to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority for New York State’s 100% Renewables Study and EPRI project on NYS Electric System Climate Resiliency. \nDr. Bhatt is a lead author of the U.S. Global Change Research Program’s first-ever assessment of the “Effects of Climate Change on Energy Production and Use in the United States”\, Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.5. \n\n Zoom Meeting Details: \nMeeting ID: 923 8172 4351\nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,92381724351# US (San Jose) \nMeeting ID: 923 8172 4351
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/webinar-advancing-leed-for-cities-and-communities-in-california/
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SUMMARY:Food and Agriculture Systems Transformation and Rural Inclusive Development Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register for our FREE webinar on July 30th! Tune in to hear Gregory Wendt\, CFP\, Glenda Humiston and Erik Oberholtzer discuss Episode 5: \nFood and Agriculture Systems Transformation and Rural Inclusive Development\nAt all levels the current systemic crisis is revealing the gaps and opportunities for transformation and resilience in all levels of agriculture and food systems. We create the best solutions to simultaneously achieve prosperous food systems and regenerate ecosystems by harnessing the benefits of multidisciplinary and multi-stakeholder solutions. \n\n\n\nModerator \nGregory Wendt\, CFP\, Wealth Management & Strategy Advisor for Impact Investors \, Regenerative Macroeconomist \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers \nGlenda Humiston\, Vice President\, Agriculture and Natural Resources\, University of California\, Office of the President \n\n\n\n\nErik Oberholtzer\, Executive Chairman\, Tender Greens\, Advisor\, Cohere \nJuly 30th \n11 a.m. PDT/ 2 p.m. EDT \nFREE Webinar Series \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/food-and-agriculture-systems-transformation-and-rural-inclusive-development-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Addressing Resilience and Social Equity with LEED for Cities and Communities
DESCRIPTION:Via Zoom\nhttps://zoom.us/j/92381724351 \n  \nOn July 30 join the USGBC LA Chapter as we explore the LEED for Cities and Communities rating systems and how California cities and communities are aligned with the program’s emphasis on climate\, resilience\, health and social equity. We’ll connect directly with the program staff and stakeholders from the LEED Cities and Communities Working Group based here in southern California. We’ll also hear from a recent city and a community working towards certification on the new LEED v4.1 for Cities and Communities program. There will be ample time for questions and a discussion with our speakers. So\, bring along your pressing challenges and top questions — we hope you can join us! \n  \nAgenda \n\nWelcome and Introductions\nProgram overview\, discuss current projects in the region\, distinguish between product types and approach\nProvide examples of prerequisites and credits that address regional priorities (e.g. climate\, resilience\, equity\, health\, pandemic issues)\nHear from two projects; how is their work on resilience and equity are reflected in the certification process?\nGuided Discussion and Q&A\nConclusion\n\n  \nPresenters\nHilari Varnadore \nVice President for Cities \nWashington\, District of Columbia \nHilari brings more than two decades of experience in public administration and nonprofit leadership to her role as VP\, LEED for Cities.  Previously Hilari led STAR Communities as its executive/founding director. In that capacity\, she deployed the first framework and certification program for local sustainability in the US\, the STAR Community Rating System. She has served as a chief sustainability officer and principal planner in local government and has led two nonprofit organizations as CEO. \nHilari is invested in helping cities\, towns and counties use data to drive decision-making\, investments and community improvements that are more equitable and resilient. Her approach to sustainability is holistic and rooted in the triple bottom line. Her areas of expertise include strategic planning\, facilitation\, program development and administration\, policy development\, governance\, stakeholder engagement\, fundraising\, marketing and communications. \nShe holds a Master’s of Arts degree from Northern Arizona University in Geography with an emphasis in Community Planning and a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Unity College of Maine in Environmental Policy. Hilari serves on Metropolitan Washington COG’s Climate\, Energy & Environment Policy Committee\, the board of the Emerald Cities Collaborative\, and the EcoDistrict Advisory Council. She is a 13-generation Marylander and a Girl Scout troop leader. \nListen to Hilari’s recent overview video of the LEED for Cities and \nCommunities program: https://youtu.be/0arx2tsTUfg \n\nVatsal Bhatt \nVice President – Communities \nSetauket\, New York \nDr. Vatsal Bhatt consults with the U.S. Green Building Council as the Vice President for Communities\, where he helped conceptualize and make operational the LEED for Cities and LEED for Communities rating systems. He co-leads the Application Frameworks working group on the National Institute for Standards and Technology led efforts for developing “IoT Enabled Smart Cities Frameworks” and serves on the US technical advisory group for the ISO’s technical committee 268 for sustainable cities. He recently peer reviewed the Future of Housing Roadmap for XPRIZE. He is also serving on the Board of Advisors for the Wellbeing City Award mobilized by the New Cities Foundation. \nAs a senior energy policy analyst at the Brookhaven National Laboratory\, Dr. Bhatt has worked on various national and international assignments for energy systems analysis and low-carbon development for the U.S. Department of Energy\, the U.S. Department of State\, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\, the National Science Foundation\, universities\, foundations\, and international governments. He has developed energy-water-climate change systems modeling for long-term national\, regional and urban analysis. \nDr. Bhatt has led the USDOE’s U.S.-India-China Cities Partnership for Energy and Environment for 2007-2014 and provided technical assistance to the governments of India and China and state and local governments on low-carbon urban growth strategies and EcoCity planning and implementation. He serves as a senior advisor to US Department of State managed US-China EcoPartnerships Secretariat. \nIn August 2013\, the Woodrow Wilson Center for Distinguished Scholars invited Dr. Bhatt to participate on a five-member panel to facilitate developing China’s Energy-Water Roadmap. \nDr. Bhatt is a senior advisor to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority for New York State’s 100% Renewables Study and EPRI project on NYS Electric System Climate Resiliency. \nDr. Bhatt is a lead author of the U.S. Global Change Research Program’s first-ever assessment of the “Effects of Climate Change on Energy Production and Use in the United States”\, Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.5. \nModerator \nChris Rhie \nAssociate Principal\, Buro Happold \nChristopher Rhie is an urban planner and sustainability strategist at Buro Happold. With a background in public policy\, urban design\, and environmental management\, Christopher has extensive experience with the development of sustainability and climate action plans for local governments\, as well as colleges and universities across the United States. \nHis recent projects include the comprehensive land use and climate action plans for the City of Cambridge (MA)\, New York City’s Roadmap to 80×50\, the Los Angeles County Sustainability Plan\, and Design Sprints on Connected and Autonomous Vehicles in Boston and Los Angeles. \nPrior to joining Buro Happold\, Christopher worked on climate action initiatives as an energy analyst at the City of New York and the City of Oakland. \nOriginally from Hartford\, CT\, Christopher holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Yale University and master’s degrees in city planning and real estate development from MIT. \nChristopher is currently serving as an Urban Design Co-Chair at the APA New York Metro Chapter\, a Mentor at the URBAN-X city solutions accelerator\, and an On-Call Advisor to STAR Communities.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/addressing-resilience-and-social-equity-with-leed-for-cities-and-communities/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: State and Local Advocacy 101 & Virtual Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:State and Local Advocacy 101 & Virtual Happy Hour  \n\nPresented by Justin Malan from Ecoconsult \nVia Zoom\nhttps://zoom.us/j/98934489174 \n\n\n\nJoin Advocacy Committees from USGBC-LA and the San Diego Green Building Council (SDGBC) for an informative and fun session on how you can get more engaged in advocacy on a local and state level. Justin Malan from Ecoconsult will present an overview of the state legislative process and a breakdown of terminology\, locally elected officials\, and more! Stick around for some networking and a virtual happy hour between the San Diego and LA green building chapters.   \n\nAbout the Presenter \n\n \n\nJustin Malan \nWith degrees in Environmental Studies and Law and Administration\, Justin has formal training in the core disciplines impacting the legislative services needed by clients. He has 30 years of experience in numerous fields of resource management\, public and environmental health\, environmental advocacy\, renewable and clean energy development and sustainable development in state\, local and private sectors. \nJustin serves as Executive Director to the California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health (CCDEH) and California Association of Environmental Health Administrators (CAEHA).  Past positions held include: Executive Director\, California Ocean Science; Executive Director\, California Aquaculture Association; Founder and Executive Director\, Marine Sanctuary and Estuarine Reserves Foundation; Founder and Executive Director\, World Sturgeon Farmers Association. \nJustin possesses an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of California’s environmental statutes and regulations\, particularly the Public Resources Code\, Health and Safety Code\, Fish and Game Code and Government Code. Has sponsored\, written and guided the passage of over 50 bills in these areas.\n​\nContact: justin@ecoconsult.biz
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/webinar-state-and-local-advocacy-101-virtual-happy-hour/
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