Events

Green Philly’s Virtual Symposium is this Thursday

Climate Promises to Action features over 10 sessions and a variety of sustainability experts

Join Green Philly for our 2nd annual virtual symposium “Climate Promises to Action”, focusing on building a sustainable and equitable Philadelphia. Learn from innovative experts and problem solvers during panels, lightning sessions, and keynotes, meet local organizations to learn about how to support and get involved, and network with fellow like-minded individuals. 

Climate Promises to Action Agenda

  • Opening Fireside Chat with Judy Wicks
  • Meet Changemakers making City-wide circularity a reality – and how you can too
  • Graffiti Pier: Honoring its Past and Present by Protecting its Future
  • Lightning Talk: Fundraising 101 for Environmental Nonprofits
  • Lightning Talk: Connecting Communities to Change
  • Lightning Talk: How Climate Change is affecting Philadelphia
  • Lightning Talk: Dont Panic Think Organic
  • Philly’s Climate Action Playbook: projects, policies, and plans our City has put forward to achieve climate justice
  • We are what we drink: How our activities contribute to the health of our watershed
  • Keynote with Christa Barfield
  • Sustainability Quizzo

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is the co-founder and Executive Director of Green Philly, an independent media organization making sustainability accessible, affordable and actionable. Since launching Green Philly in 2008, she has grown it from a passion project into a leading voice for local climate storytelling, pairing impactful journalism with community events and experiences. Julie is a frequent speaker on climate, media innovation and the future of local journalism, and is the creator of SustainPHL and EcoFair. Outside of Green Philly, you can find her hiking, biking, traveling, or exploring Philadelphia.

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