Location
Commonwealth Climate Futures Symposium: State and Local Policies for a Sustainable Virginia
The +Policy Network at Virginia Tech and The Town of Blacksburg present:
A one-day symposium bringing together Virginia Tech and Blacksburg community members, policymakers, and thought leaders from across the Commonwealth to explore climate policies and opportunities for public participation in light of an evolving federal landscape.
- Wednesday, November 19, 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Commonwealth Ballroom, Squires Student Center at Virginia Tech
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. For full details and to register, go to our website: https://climatefuture.vt.domains/
Sessions
- 10:00 - 11:30 AM - The climate and policy contexts
- 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Virginia Policy Download, with keynote speaker, Ivy Main
- 1:30 - 3:00 PM - Stepping up at the state, regional, and local levels
- 3:00 - 4:30 PM - Interactive breakout sessions on pathways to citizen participation
Why attend?
This event brings together experts, policymakers, and community leaders to address urgent climate and sustainability challenges. Attendees will gain insights into policies from the global to the local level. Panels will feature thought leaders and participants will have opportunities to engage in conversations around policy processes, community resilience and sustainable futures. Interactive breakout sessions will connect attendees to avenues for involvement. This event is an opportunity to connect, learn, and discuss policy responses alongside others committed to shaping Virginia’s future.
