May 30 - June 7, 2020
Join us on May 30th, May 31st, June 6th, and June 7th from 4:00-6:00 PM (PT) by clicking the link above! If you have any problems logging onto the Zoom webinar, please email us at svycazoom@gmail.com.
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The Climate Speaker Series will feature a number of professionals sharing their work and insight on topics within the climate sphere, including science, education, policy, advocacy, and careers. This virtual series will allow youth to interact with local leaders and explore environmental issues that they are passionate about.
Whether you’re an experienced advocate or just want to learn more, this informative and interactive speaker series will inspire you to initiate - or further - your climate advocacy.
Presentations for each speaker will last 45 minutes each, with a 15 minute break in between.
Clean Energy, the Green Grid of the Future, and Careers in Climate.
Insight as a green technology pioneer, the technology behind Chargepoint, and advice for young people interested in approaching sustainability through business.
The good, the bad and the ugly of California climate policy; What we're doing right, what we're doing wrong, and how you can help.
Climate Change and Local Public Transportation: Urgency, Facts, Solutions.
Three young professional climate leaders will share their journal on innovative and impactful climate careers involved with policy, advocacy and law at the international level, as well as tips on how to have fun while saving the planet!
LinkedIn's Sustainability Initiatives, Corporate Responsibility, and Growth in Climate Careers.
The Climate crisis, sustainability initiatives in Santa Clara County and youth leadership to help build a stronger, resilient community.
Winning the 21st century with New Opportunities in the Climate Sphere: Congressman Ro Khanna’s vision for climate policy at the federal level, current progress on environmentally-progressive policies, and opportunities for youth to become involved in the passage of these policies and pursue careers in climate.
A special thank you to our sponsor Silicon Valley Clean Energy and our partners, Santa Clara County Supervisor Cortese and De Anza College VIDA, for making this virtual speaker series possible! An additional thank you to the following for their support:
City of Sunnyvale, Acterra, Bay Area for Clean Environment, Carbon Free Mountain View, Carbon Free Silicon Valley, Climate Reality Project - Santa Clara Chapter, Climate Youth Ambassador Program, Mothers Out Front South Bay, Sierra Club - Loma Prieta Chapter, Sierra Club - Guadalupe Regional Group, Sunnyvale Cool, Youth Public Policy Institute, and 350 Silicon Valley.
Thanks to the following student organizers for coordinating the Speaker Series:
Coordinators - Kaushik Tota, Peri Plantenberg; Website - Jennifer Zhao; Flyer- Anika Huang; Tech - Raj Raghulan.
Abhimanyu Jayaraman, Sanat Singhal, Urmila Vudali, Carolyn Zhao, Tahoe Roe, Monica Mallon, Shreyas Nallandigal, Sophie Wang, Peter Pham, and additional student volunteers.
