BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Leaders In Energy - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Leaders In Energy X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://leadersinenergy.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Leaders In Energy REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210327T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210327T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134420 CREATED:20210204T084353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T073704Z UID:14002-1616851800-1616864400@leadersinenergy.org SUMMARY:Green Career Workshops - March 27 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-27/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210315T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210315T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134420 CREATED:20210205T085350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T073204Z UID:14028-1615831200-1615834800@leadersinenergy.org SUMMARY:Information Session: Green Career Workshops 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/information-session-green-career-workshops/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210312T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210312T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134420 CREATED:20210219T172642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T072912Z UID:14101-1615546800-1615554000@leadersinenergy.org SUMMARY:7th Annual Clean Energy and Sustainability Extravaganza 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/7th-annual-clean-energy-and-sustainability-extravaganza/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134420 CREATED:20201231T081044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T071132Z UID:13847-1611243000-1611250200@leadersinenergy.org SUMMARY:Green Finance for Clean & Sustainability Technology 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-finance-for-clean-sustainability-technology/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134420 CREATED:20201006T193134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T065908Z UID:13503-1607104800-1607115600@leadersinenergy.org SUMMARY:Four Generations Awards Celebration 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/four-generations-awards-celebration-2020/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134420 CREATED:20201028T091548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T063728Z UID:13586-1606845600-1606849200@leadersinenergy.org SUMMARY:Information Session: Green Career Momentum 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/information-session-green-career-momentum/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134420 CREATED:20200922T091628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T063416Z UID:13447-1603546200-1603558800@leadersinenergy.org SUMMARY:Green Career Workshops - October 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/green-career-workshops-october-24/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201010T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201010T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134420 CREATED:20200922T091623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T063416Z UID:13446-1602336600-1602349200@leadersinenergy.org SUMMARY:Green Career Workshops - October 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/green-career-workshops-october-10/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200929T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200929T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134420 CREATED:20200922T091633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T063416Z UID:13448-1601402400-1601406000@leadersinenergy.org SUMMARY:Green Career Workshops - September 29 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-september-29/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200827T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200827T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134420 CREATED:20200721T091516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T063416Z UID:13263-1598551200-1598562000@leadersinenergy.org SUMMARY:Jobs for a Just\, Equitable\, and Green Future (7th Annual Green Jobs Forum) - August 27\, 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/jobs-for-a-just-equitable-and-green-future-7th-annual-green-jobs-forum-august-27-2020/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200805T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200805T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134421 CREATED:20200729T104809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T063416Z UID:13343-1596650400-1596655800@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-3/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134421 CREATED:20200714T121454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T063416Z UID:13241-1595442600-1595448000@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-2/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200714T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134421 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/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134421 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:20200630T033000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200630T043000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134421 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:20200624T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200624T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134421 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:20200613T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200613T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134421 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:20200530T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200530T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134421 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:20200518T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200518T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134421 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:20200328T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200328T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134421 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:20200326T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134421 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:20200314T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200314T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134421 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:20200310T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200310T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134421 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:20200309T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200309T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134421 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:20200228T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200228T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134421 CREATED:20200131T210241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T063444Z UID:12614-1582887600-1582912800@leadersinenergy.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200123T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200123T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134421 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134421 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:20191206T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191206T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134421 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:20191023T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134421 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:20190930T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134421 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 END:VCALENDAR