Climate Action + Equity Events!
A listing of events, webinars, deadlines, etc. that may be of interest to those working for Climate Action and Equity! To return to full monthly list, click here.
AIAU An Introduction to the AIA Framework for Design Excellence (Free till end of 2024!)
Propel your practice’s success with the AIA Framework for Design Excellence—the defining 10 principles of design excellence in the 21st century. In this introductory course, you will learn the origin, evolution, and significance of each of the framework’s principles and examine how they advance progress toward a zero-carbon, healthy, just, resilient, and equitable built environment. Earn 1 LU / HSW. (Free with Discount Code: MHI13UM2RD7R)
Apr 1, 12 pm ET, How Architects can Make a Difference NOW in Housing and Climate
Associated with AIA Housing and Community Development. This interactive program explores the ways architects have and continue to make significant progress in meeting housing needs and responding to the climate crisis. The discussion will include sharing successes as well as exploring strategies for overcoming challenges. Examples of architects who have made a difference through practice, policy and scholarship are featured. Resources to support and inform action will be shared. You’ll leave inspired!
Apr 1, Submission Deadline- Academy for Public Scholarship on the Built Environment: Climate Action.
The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) is establishing an extended training opportunity for faculty to expand the impact of their research and scholarship beyond the academy. ACSA is partnering with The Op-Ed Project and the University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism to provide training and guidance on externalization strategies. This opportunity is for architecture faculty, whose research intersects with climate action or climate justice, and is intended to help them impact conversations that affect everyone.
Apr 2-4, 2024 Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit (Washington, D.C.)
opportunity to join fellow energy and sustainability leaders as they share their approaches to achieving organizational goals around energy efficiency, decarbonization, workforce development, and more.
Apr 3, Deadline Call For Papers: Cityscape Symposium on Extreme Heat in Cities
In 2025, Cityscape intends to publish several articles in a symposium on how to cool cities or mitigate the impacts of extreme heat, especially its impacts on low- and moderate-income workers and residents and socially vulnerable groups. Papers may be from any disciplines but should be intelligible to a multidisciplinary audience. Articles must be original work not published elsewhere. Submit papers to Elizabeth.C.Rudd@hud.gov and Jagruti.D.Rekhi@hud.gov
Apr 4, 11, Building with Purpose: Selecting Green Materials ((6) 1-hour lunchtime Series)
This multi-session series highlights concepts and trends in green material selection and reviews tools available to find healthier, lower-carbon products that are better for the environment and better for building occupants. Attendees will learn how to find greener products among the numerous material options, databases, certifications and rating systems.
Apr 4, 1– 5:30 pm ET, Urban Climate Adaptation Virtual Symposium
By Climate Adaptation Science Centers. A showcase of climate adaptation strategies and partnerships in urban and suburban ecosystems with an emphasis on environmental justice needs and collaborations.
Apr 5-6, AIA Taliesin Colloquium 2024, (Scottsdale, Arizona)
Sponsored by AIA Historic Resources Committee (HRC) + hosted by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation at Taliesin West. Discover the future of sustainable architecture in a dynamic two-day program dedicated to historic building adaptive use. Explore its relevance across architectural specialties and engage in enlightening speaking sessions, group discussions, tours, and activities. Join us in shaping a resilient and sustainable architectural landscape through the power of adaptive reuse.
Apr 8, Total Solar Eclipse
After the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, the next total solar eclipse that can be seen from the contiguous United States will be on Aug. 23, 2044.
Apr 10, Registration Deadline 2024 AIA COTE Top Ten for Students
The AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE®), in partnership with the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA), is pleased to announce the ninth annual AIA COTE® Top Ten for Student Competition. The program challenges students, working individually or in teams, to submit projects that use a thoroughly integrated approach to architecture, natural systems, and technology to provide architectural solutions that protect and enhance the environment. More information at ACSA. Submission Deadline June 5, 2024.
Apr 11, 9am ET, This is Climate: Tipping Points (DC and Virtual)
Humanity is entering a new climate era. The peril and promise of record-breaking temperatures, unprecedented investments in clean energy and a growing public recognition of the effects of global warming are shaping the future of the planet. On Thursday, April 11, join Washington Post Live for a compelling and high-powered summit with policymakers, innovators and civic leaders examining the tipping points at this critical moment. Watch Live: wapo.st/climateapril11
Apr 12, 5th Annual ULI Resilience Summit (NYC)
The Resilience Summit is ULI’s flagship climate adaptation event; convening industry leaders in real estate and resilience from around the world to address the challenges and harness the opportunities posed by climate risks. With attendees ranging from owners, developers, and architects to government officials and planners, the Resilience Summit offers a rich tapestry of insights and experiences to catalyze investment in risk reduction strategies, preserve and protect real estate value, and create thriving communities.
Apr 14-20; AIA Architecture Week
It’s never too early to start thinking like an architect! Architecture Week 2024 is a nationwide celebration recognizing the power of good design, with a goal of inspiring hopeful architecture and design professionals and K-12 students. Get involved in Architecture Week 2024 by sharing our posts, contributing to a wish list, inviting students to your firm, sending a letter to your local schools or libraries, or actively engaging with students throughout the week.
Apr 15-19, UN General Assembly (UNGA) Sustainability Week
The President of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) announced plans to organize a series of back-to-back events as part of a ‘Sustainability Week’. The UNGA President highlighted the importance of thematic debates to ensure high-level attendance and progress related to ‘Revitalization of the work of the General Assembly’ (Resolution 77/335). The events will also contribute to the Summit for the Future.
Apr 15-18, World Circular Economy Forum
The world’s leading event for circular economy thinkers, doers and leaders hits Brussels in April 2024, showcasing the most impactful circular solutions from around the world. The SQUARE is already fully booked with in-person participants, but online participation is open to everyone, free of charge.
Apr 16, 11:30 am ET, Making it Pencil: Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credits and Green Multifamily Housing Construction
Co-hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council, Diverse Developers Conference, AIA and ULI. Join us for a webinar focused on the economics of using the Sec. 45L New Energy Efficient Home Tax Credit and other incentives to make multifamily housing both green and profitable. The webinar will feature a new economic analysis from housing developer Aspire Residential on the costs and benefits of meeting new incentive requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act, followed by “101” presentations from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE) on how to meet the ENERGY STAR and Zero Energy Ready Home program requirements for receiving the Sec. 45L credit.
Apr 16-18, National Environmental Justice Conference and Training Program (Washington DC)
Leaders from various sectors will engage in 3 days of free exchange of ideas and approaches to achieving environmental justice. These interactive training sessions will feature voices of experience, research, discussions, and thought-provoking dialogue.
Apr 17, 3 pm ET The Race to Decarbonize: Manufacturing
Electric vehicles and other clean-energy technologies have contributed to the recent growth in American manufacturing and offered new opportunities for modernization. On Wednesday, April 17 at 3:00 p.m. ET, key stakeholders and experts join Washington Post Live to assess the state of manufacturing, the workforce required to sustain its growth and how manufacturing can play a role in decarbonizing the economy. Watch Live: wapo.st/decarbonizeapril17
Apr 19, Global Stocktaking on SDG7 (New York)
A global stocktaking on sustainable energy, to take place on 19 April 2024 under the auspices of the UN General Assembly, will be a major opportunity to accelerate action and strengthen multi-stakeholder partnerships, towards achieving clean and affordable energy for all -- Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) -- as well as the aims of the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Apr 19-21, Solar Decathlon 2024 (Golden, CO)
The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon® is a collegiate competition that has inspired thousands of students worldwide to enter the clean energy workforce since its inception in 2002. Today, the 10 contests that are the foundation of Solar Decathlon challenge students to design and build high-performance, low-carbon buildings that mitigate climate change and improve our quality of life through greater affordability, resilience, and energy efficiency.
Apr 22, Earth Day
For Earth Day 2024 on April 22nd, EARTHDAY.ORG is unwavering in our commitment to end plastics for the sake of human and planetary health, demanding a 60% reduction in the production of ALL plastics by 2040.
Apr 22 - 24, Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference 2024 (ICR24)
CR24's mission is to bring together the world's brightest minds to solve the greatest challenge of our time. This year's theme “Solutions For Scaling Change”, captures the urgency and the growing need for innovations at scale to meet the monumental task of addressing climate change. The focus areas of the conference include empowering action for rapid carbon neutrality, investing in climate resilient infrastructure, systems to fortify our future and advancing sustainability solutions for the next generation.
Apr 22-25, American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) 47th National Conference (CA)
an impactful forum for more than 1000 energy professionals every year. Through an Advanced Energy Coalition sponsorship of the event, you will have the opportunity to forge partnerships, showcase your organization, and connect with thought leaders.
Apr 22-28, US Climate Action Summit
US Climate Action Summit, will unite leaders, innovators, and advocates to collaborate on critical issues across the climate space, and capitalise on the momentum of the Inflation Reduction Act to Make It Real. Our flagship event, the Leaders’ Forum on 24 April, features a series of sessions addressing industrial decarbonisation, the intersection of climate and health, and the funding of climate legislation for communities on the frontline of the crisis.
Apr 30 - Deadline for Inflation Reduction Act funding for codes - Full applications due for competitive awards
The IRA made funding available to states and units of local governments with authority to adopt building codes and standards for two categories: $330 million to adopt the latest building energy codes, .. and $670 million to adopt building energy codes that meet or exceed the zero energy provisions in the 2021 IECC or other … savings. These grants will support states and local jurisdictions in adopting, implementing, and enforcing the latest model, zero energy codes, or equivalent codes and standards, improving residential and commercial new construction and retrofits, and transitioning the building stock to more efficient, decarbonized buildings for all.