Climate Action Palooza 2024: Day 2
Friday, October 25, 2024
Reinventing Our World:
Solarpunk Visions, Circular Practices, and Climate Innovation to combat a Global Crisis
Oct 25: Climate Innovation Professional Conference
Industry leaders, educators and community members will convene to discuss the role of innovation in addressing climate change, analyzing and the impact of AI and other technologies.
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Oct 25 RSVP About Our Speakers
Oct 26: Circular Communities Fair
A vibrant, family-friendly event focused on how we can produce and consume in ways that combat climate change, minimize waste, and maximize joy!
Live music, food, booths, raffles, and fun activities for all ages, including a Halloween costume swap, face painting, art & more.
OCT 25: Morning
REGISTRATION & COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST 8:30 AM - 9 AM
WELCOMING REMARKS 9:00 am - 9:30 am
Dr. James Limbaugh, WLAC President; Dr. Brian Stokes, VP of Administrative Services & Innovation of WLAC; Dr. Jo Tavares, Director of the California Center for Climate Change Education
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS 9:30 - 10:40 am
Prof. Marcela Oliva, PhD
Brantly Fulton, PhD
COFFEE BREAK 10:40 - 11:00 am
PANEL: INNOVATIVE APPROACHES IN CLIMATE ACTION AND EDUCATION
11:00 - 12:00 pm
about our panelists
Margaret To, Studio SAKA Co-founder
Dr. Kelley Lê, ECCLPs Executive Director
Shannon Holloway, Holloway R&D Founder
Thomas Yount, Clean Earth Future Founder/CEO
Andrew Rodriguez, WLAC Student
Moderated by:
Dr. Tania Anders, Prof. of Geology &Oceanography, Mt. SAC
OCT 25: Afternoon Workshops
FROM SOIL TO SOUL - FOOD JUSTICE IN LA:
MARGARET TO & RACHEL CELLINESE
Location: MSA 104
THERE'S CASH IN THAT TRASH - PROFIT DRIVENCIRCULARITY:
C.J. NORD
Location: GC 130
THE LA REGIONAL CLEANTECH CAREER ACADEMY - INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIPS & PRACTICES:
GERALDINE CONTRERAS-JAIMERENA
Location: GC 140
INTRO TO BECAP - WHAT IS THE BLUE ECONOMY?:
IVAN VALDEZ AND MIKE MURPHY
Location: MSA 105
CLIMATE COOLDOWN - BUILDING GAME-BASED LEARNING TOOLS:
THOMAS YOUNT
Location: MSA 109
INTRODUCTION TO "CLIFI”:
HOLLY BAILEY-HOFMANN
Location: GC 150
HARNESSING TECHNOLOGY TO ADDRESS GLOBALCLIMATE CHANGE WITH ADAPTATION, RENEWABLE ENERGY, TRANSPORTATION ETC.:
LISA WILLIAMS & BHARAT PATEL
Location: MSA 111
WORK-LED CLIMATE EDUCATION AND ACTION:
VERONICA WILSON
Location: GC 310
WEAVING TOGETHER ANCESTRAL KNOWLEDGE AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE:
JOSH ANDUJO & LINDSAY ROWE
Location: MSA 102THERE'S
NNOVATION IN LABOR MARKETS:GREEN JOBS AND SUSTAINABLECAREERS FOR A JUST TRANSITIONINTO DECARBONIZED ECONOMIES:
ELIZABETH CHRISTY
Location: GC 320
The California Center for Climate Change Education at West LA College is a groundbreaking initiative, uniquely focused on empowering community college students from all disciplines -- from art to science -- to become influential climate change leaders.
Accommodation Needed? LACCD encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Student Services at (310) 287-4333 or @email as soon as possible, but no later than five (5) business days prior to the event.