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SUMMARY:EQ Skills for Green Leaders (Being Rescheduled)
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/eq-skills-for-green-leaders/
LOCATION:DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134544
CREATED:20190410T164643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T131746Z
UID:11188-1555923600-1555952400@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Engineering Sustainability Day - "Towards Zero Emissions and Beyond"
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/2019-engineering-sustainability-day-towards-zero-emissions-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Clark Hall Forum\, University of Maryland – College Park
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134544
CREATED:20190412T140255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T131742Z
UID:11196-1556183700-1556204400@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:NOVA Community College Annual Green Festival: Annandale Campus
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/nova-community-college-annual-green-festival-annandale-campus/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134544
CREATED:20190509T150019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T131737Z
UID:11316-1558184400-1558195200@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Eco Teen Action Network Open House
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/eco-teen-action-network-open-house/
LOCATION:Conservation Pavilion at Smithsonian’s national zoo\, 3001 Connecticut Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190529T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190529T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134544
CREATED:20190509T145021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T131001Z
UID:11312-1559151000-1559161800@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Fossil Fuels: In Search of the Next Better
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/reducing-the-carbon-footprint-of-fossil-fuels-in-search-of-the-next-better/
LOCATION:Industrious Ballston\, 4201 Wilson Boulevard\, Arlington\, VA\, 22203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Leaders in Energy":MAILTO:info@leadersinenergy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134544
CREATED:20190604T165613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T131200Z
UID:11466-1559845800-1559854800@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:From Homo sapiens to Geo sapiens – The Quest for the Earth-wise Human  
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/from-homo-sapiens-to-geo-sapiens-the-quest-for-the-earth-wise-human/
LOCATION:VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190629T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190629T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134544
CREATED:20190606T191456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T130828Z
UID:11491-1561797000-1561825800@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Build Your EQ Skills to Create Powerful Collaborations for Change
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/build-your-eq-skills-to-create-powerful-collaborations-for-change/
LOCATION:Fairlington Community Center\, 3308 S. Stafford Street\, Arlington\, VA\, 22206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190718T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134544
CREATED:20190707T153429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T130735Z
UID:11759-1563436800-1563555600@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:2019 Resilient Virginia Conference (with Leaders in Energy Participation)
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/2019-resilient-virginia-conference-with-leaders-in-energy-participation/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134544
CREATED:20190620T234939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T130505Z
UID:11621-1566491400-1566507600@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:6th Annual Green Jobs Forum: Jobs for a Low-Carbon\, Circular Economy
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/jobs-for-a-low-carbon-circular-economy/
LOCATION:Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments\, 777 North Capitol Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Leaders in Energy":MAILTO:info@leadersinenergy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134544
CREATED:20190908T211827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T063445Z
UID:12088-1568829600-1568836800@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Leaders in Energy Circular Economy Working Group Meeting - September 18\, 2019 at Atlas Brew Works
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/leaders-in-energy-circular-economy-working-group-meeting-september-18-2019-at-atlas-brew-works/
LOCATION:Atlas Brew Works\, 2052 West Virginia Ave NE #102\, Washington\, DC\, 20002
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134544
CREATED:20190908T220707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T063445Z
UID:12095-1569513600-1569520800@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:AEE World CWEEL Reception (partnered with Leaders in Energy) - September 26\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/aee-world-cweel-reception-partnered-with-leaders-in-energy-september-26-2019/
LOCATION:Walter E. Washington Convention Center
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134544
CREATED:20190910T204215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T063445Z
UID:12105-1569830400-1569949200@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Leaders in Energy Participating in CHARGE2019 Energy Branding Conference in Iceland - Sept 30th and Oct 1
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/leaders-in-energy-participating-in-charge2019-energy-branding-conference-in-iceland-sept-30th-and-oct-1/
LOCATION:Reykjavik\, Iceland
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134544
CREATED:20190925T225527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T063445Z
UID:12198-1571853600-1571860800@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Circular Economy Working Group Meeting on Biophilic Cities - Oct 23\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/circular-economy-working-group-meeting-on-biophilic-cities-oct-23-2019/
LOCATION:We Work-Dupont Circle
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134544
CREATED:20191105T175319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T063444Z
UID:12304-1575655200-1575666000@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:2019 Four Generations of Leaders Awards & Holiday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/2019-four-generations-of-leaders-awards-holiday-celebration/
LOCATION:pepco edison gallery\, 702 8th Street NW\, Washington DC\, VA\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134544
CREATED:20200113T161527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T063444Z
UID:12566-1579716000-1579721400@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Circular Economy Working Group Meeting - January 22\, 2020
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/circular-economy-working-group-meeting-january-22-2020/
LOCATION:The Cove\, 1666 Connecticut Avenue\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134544
CREATED:20200101T153715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T063444Z
UID:12502-1579802400-1579813200@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:6th Annual Green Financing Forum
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/6th-annual-green-financing-forum/
LOCATION:Arlington Economic Development\, 1100 N Glebe Rd #1500\, Arlington\, VA 22201\, 1100 N. Glebe Rd\, #1500\, Arlington\,\, VA\, 22201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200228T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134544
CREATED:20200131T210241Z
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SUMMARY:6th Annual Clean Energy & Sustainability Extravaganza - Feb 28\, 2020
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/6th-annual-clean-energy-sustainability-extravaganza-feb-28-2020/
LOCATION:A. James Clark Hall\, 8278 Paint Branch Drive\, College Park\, MD\, 20742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTAMP:20260403T134545
CREATED:20200303T071430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T063444Z
UID:12758-1583773200-1583789400@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:PLNT Burger Fundraiser for LE – March 9
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/plnt-burger-fundraiser-for-le-march-9/
LOCATION:MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200310T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134545
CREATED:20200303T074327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T063444Z
UID:12769-1583859600-1583874000@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:PLNT Burger Fundraiser for LE – March 10
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/plnt-burger-fundraiser-for-le-march-10/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200314T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200314T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134545
CREATED:20200303T072422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T063444Z
UID:12761-1584190800-1584203400@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Green Career Workshops – March 14
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/green-career-workshops-march-14/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134545
CREATED:20200303T073940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T063444Z
UID:12764-1585245600-1585252800@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Working Circular – March 26
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/working-circular-march-26/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200328T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134545
CREATED:20200303T074915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T063444Z
UID:12775-1585400400-1585413000@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Green Career Workshops – March 28
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/green-career-workshops-march-28/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200518T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200518T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134545
CREATED:20200506T103737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T063443Z
UID:13026-1589824800-1589828400@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Green Career info session
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/green-career-info-session/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200530T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134545
CREATED:20200506T103033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T063443Z
UID:13022-1590845400-1590858000@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Green Career 1.0 Workshops - May 30
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/green-career-1-0-workshops-may-30/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200613T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134545
CREATED:20200506T103406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T063443Z
UID:13024-1592055000-1592067600@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Green Career 2.0 Workshops - June 13
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/green-career-2-0-workshops-june-13/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200624T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200624T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134545
CREATED:20200619T085843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T063443Z
UID:13144-1592978400-1593027000@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Working Circular – June 24
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/working-circular-june-24/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200630T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200630T043000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134545
CREATED:20200630T141033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T063443Z
UID:13185-1593487800-1593491400@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Plug into Your Green Career
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/plug-into-your-green-career/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134545
CREATED:20200627T095638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T063443Z
UID:13176-1594233000-1594236600@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Working Group Meeting – The Circular Economy
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/working-group-meeting-the-circular-economy/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200714T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134545
CREATED:20200630T140712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T063416Z
UID:13183-1594749600-1600803000@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Green Career Momentum Series: July 14 - Sept 22
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/green-career-momentum-series-july-14-sept-22/
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SUMMARY:Working Group Meeting – The Circular Economy
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/working-group-meeting-the-circular-economy-2/
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