Event - Power Shift 2013: Youth Conference Convenes to Fight Climate Change

Power Shift 2013 will take place October 18 - 21st in Pittsburgh, PA. There are expected to be 10,000+ youth leaders converging on Pittsburgh to combat climate change and fight for the future. Young people will come together from all walks of life including college students, young environmental justice leaders, DREAMers, young people of faith, and young workers. At this conference attendees will learn from one another and go back to their communities where they will build and launch strategic campaigns.

Issues on the agenda include the fight against fracking, and the Keystone XL pipeline. They will also address the issues of divestment from fossil fuels, clean energy, and of course, the climate crisis.

Event - Trends and Opportunities in Risk Management

Tradinfo and Fair Impact will organise the 3rd Responsible Investment Corporate Access Conference, on the 5th of July 2013 in Zurich at Convention Point.

Platform for the financial community

The conference represents a unique occasion for listed companies, investors and Responsible Investment (RI) experts to discuss the latest hot-button issues in Risk Management and profitable business cases.

Event - International Conference on Environmental Pollution and Remediation

The 3rd International Conference on Environmental Pollution and Remediation (ICEPR) will take place Monday July 15 to Wednesday Jul 17, 2013, in Toronto, Ontario. The International Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (International ASET Inc.) is proud to present the 3rd International ICEPR.

ICEPR is a series of international conferences held yearly. These conferences focus on all aspects of Environmental Science, Engineering, and Technology. After successfully holding the second ICEPR in Montreal (Canada), International ASET Inc. will be hosting this conference in Toronto this year.

Event - 2013 Annual National Environmental, Energy And Resources Law Summit

The 2013 Annual National Environmental, Energy And Resources Law Summit will take place on Thursday Jun 20 to Fri Jun 21, in Yellowknife, NT. at The Explorer Hotel, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. This summit is set against the backdrop of Canada’s arctic region. This engaging program is designed to provide private practitioners, in-house corporate and government counsel, regulators, and other professionals with an annual update on the hottest issues in the environmental, energy and resources law field.

Guides - Sustainable Events

The Sustainable Event Guide (SEG) was developed to help you find the resources and services to make your events as sustainable as possible. It is a document filled with guidance, resources, and simple advice about organizing an event that benefits the community, promotes ethical purchasing, and reduces waste. For some, this guide may simply act as an information resource about environmentally and socially responsible retailers and/or as a guide in reducing the waste produced at an event. For those who have never organized a big event, this guide may act as a framework for the "how to" of organizing. Regardless of past experience in event organizing, we suggest browsing through the entire guide - it may inspire new ideas or stir up old ones. 

We believe everyone can make a difference through the way they host academic, social, and fundraising events. Although this guide includes many Concordia University specific resources, there is plenty of information that event planners from other universities and organizations may find very useful as well.

Event - Global Conference on Sustainability and Reporting

On May 22-24, 2013, in Amsterdam, Join over 1500 leaders and practitioners from business, finance, accountancy, consultancy, civil society, government, labor and academia in discussing the key challenges and opportunities on the path to a more sustainable future. Billed as the sustainability leadership event of 2013, this conference is focused on the themes of integration and innovation.

Event - Sustainable Brands Conference (Rio)

The Sustainable Brands Conference is ground zero for sustainability, brand and innovation professionals who come together from around the world to be inspired, engaged and equipped to succeed by building the better brands of tomorrow. Now it is coming to Rio de Janeiro on May 8-9, 2013 at Hotel Windsor Atlântica, on Copacabana Beach.

Sustainable Brands was founded on the belief that unleashing the best of our human ingenuity and innovation can change the shape of business, and with it, the world. Our desire is to spark new ideas by connecting people from different perspectives and disciplines with each other in an optimistic, collaborative environment to create a shared vision of what's possible, as well as to enable immediate action by presenting tangible examples of how current leaders are profiting through sustainable innovation.

Event - Renewable Energy Finance and Infrastrastructure Summit

The 4th Annual Renewable Energy Finance and Infrastructure Summit will take place on the 28th and 29th of May, 2013, in Vienna Austria. This event gathers renewable energy decision makers, in finance and investment, government, and technology, to discuss concrete efforts for further integration into the global energy market.

Despite undisputed progress, countries and companies face difficulties with budget cuts, changes to financial markets, and instability in both regulatory and policy environments. Thus, REFIS facilitates an exchange of insight into the trends and peculiarities of Renewable Energy Finance.

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Event - Water NI

Water NI will take place on February 26th, 2013 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Now in its fourth year, Water NI is the only conference that's brings all the major stakeholders together to discuss the current and future pressures facing the sector.

With the next price control determination (PC13) being implemented in April 2013 and the NI Long Term Water Strategy consultation taking place later in the year, the conference is timed to ensure attendees can input into both the long and short term water strategies for Northern Ireland. Water NI 2013 is a must attend event for all those helping to develop and deliver a strategy for water and wastewater in the region.

Event - Power Up Energy Expo 2013

Power Up Energy Expo is moving to a larger location AND adding a third day of speakers, exhibitors and more. Join us at Power Up Energy Expo at the Emerald Coast Convention Center in beautiful Fort Walton Beach, Florida, March 18-20, 2013. This year’s event will draw energy leaders, policy makers, scientists and engineers, and green building enthusiasts from all across the country.

Energy plays a critical role in our daily lives. We can secure our nation’s future by improving the way we use energy and by exploring new ways to harness energy, while protecting our environment, our national security, and human health. Power Up Energy Expo provides an unmatched opportunity to connect with other energy industry experts, influential business leaders, policy makers, conservationists, and green building enthusiast, as they share innovative techniques to address the energy issues and advance the green building movement. Attendees will hear presentations and panel discussions across all energy sectors including wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, ocean, and bioenergy.

Event - 2013 Smart and Sustainable Campuses Conference

This event will be held on April 15-16, 2013, at the DoubleTree by Hilton, in downtown Bethesda. Colleges and universities are incubators of innovation, tackling the biggest challenges of society through creative means. The 2013 Smart and Sustainable Campuses Conference provides the setting to learn, share and explore how campuses are using their passion for innovation to develop technologies, infrastructure, programs and curricula that address the world's most pressing sustainability challenges.

Climate Change Highlighted at the WEF in Davos (2013)

As we emerge from a global recession, climate change is once again on the global agenda. During the week of January 21 -25, many of those present for the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos Switzerland, acknowledged that climate change has very significant economic ramifications. Both President Barack Obama and UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon highlighted climate change as a top priority in Davos.

"There was mostly silence on climate change for the last two years at Davos," said Fred Krupp, president of the Environmental Defense "But that has changed. The US drought, especially, has grabbed people's attention here in Davos because that has had a real effect on prices."

Event - Rutgers University Course: Environmental Funding

On January 30th 2013, Rutgers University is offering a one day seminar course on Environmental Funding. The seminar will take place from  9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This one-day seminar will introduce strategies to fund environmental remediation, economic development and renewable energy projects. Participants will have ample opportunity to present specific concerns to speakers throughout the day.

Funding opportunity mechanisms to be discussed include: 

• State and federal grants
• Private financing resources
• PILOTs
• Incentives for solar projects.

Event - Green Tourism & Hospitality Conference

On February 12th 2013,  the Green Tourism and Hospitality Conference will take place at the DoubleTree Somerset Hotel and Conference Center in Somerset, NJ. At the event participants can connect with the leaders who are driving sustainability in the hospitality and tourism industries. The Green Tourism and Hospitality Conference is presented by the New Jersey Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Fairleigh Dickinson University, and the Somerset County Business Partnership.

A dynamic keynote address will be delivered by Internet giant Travelocity and workshops will be facilitated by other top companies like DOW, Honeywell and Wyndham Worldwide.

Event - First Annual Edison Energy Forum

On February 12th, 2013, the first annual Edison Energy Forum will take place between 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Edison Municipal Complex, 100 Municipal Boulevard Edison. This event is being presented by the Township of Edison and the Edison Chamber of Commerce.

The event will focus on opportunities for Edison and Greater Edison businesses to reduce energy consumption and costs with the help of  a variety of grants including:

Event - Inspiring Engagement: Enabling Habits That Drive Sustainable Change

Inspiring Engagement - Enabling Habits That Drive Sustainable Change will take place at Network Orange, ING DIRECT Downtown Café 221 Yonge Street (Yonge & Shuter), Toronto, ON, Canada. This event is being held by SPRING and will feature Christine Wickett, Senior TEEM Program Manager, Energy Advantage.

Event - OFA Annual Conference: Our Working Forest

The 64th annual Ontario Forest Association (OFA) annual conference will take place on Friday Feb 8, 2013, in Alliston, Ontario. This OFA conference will be exploring the theme of "Our Working Forest". It will explore the importance of forest products in our daily lives, and the value of forest industry to our culture and economy. Over-reliance on fossil fuels, coupled with population growth is driving the need to fully harness the potential of our truly renewable resource; wood.

Event - IMN Inaugural Impact Investing Summit

On March 14-15 in Huntington Beach, CA, IMN will be hosting the inaugural Impact Investing Summit. The conference will bring together experts in the exciting impact investing arena to discuss the key topics of interest with their industry peers.

As investors and asset managers alike look to increase their involvement in impact and sustainable investments, this conference will provide a practical overview of opportunities for returns, offer routes to entry, and clarify what defines true impact investing.

Event - The World Green Energy Symposium (WGES)

The World Green Energy Symposium (WGES) will take place on March 26 in New York city at Hunter College. WGES has a track record in showcasing new, alternative, sustainable and innovative product development and opportunities for businesses and the public. The WGES attracts the best minds and top decision makers through a carefully planned strategic process which has developed into the foundation leading to an outstanding premier technical program providing a world stage for a platform of education and information exchange on new and existing advances in sustainable energy.

WGES has made its mark consecutively since its inception in 2008, the program focuses on green/renewable energy technology and innovations in existing technologies as the vantage point in the new economy creating and maintaining jobs, contract and exporting opportunities, and new policies leading to economic vitality and a healthier planet.

Event - Green Schools National Conference

Green Schools National Conference will take place on February 22- 24, 2013, in West Palm Beach Florida.  The Green Schools National Network (GSNN) advances the national green and healthy schools movement by connecting like-minded and passionate education, non-profit, corporate and public sector individuals and organizations.

GSNN is nationally recognized as the premier partner in advancing collaboration to integrate a green and healthy culture in schools to ensure that current and future generations of students are environmentally literate as well as practice and promote sustainability in their community.