Michigan faces real and costly impacts from climate change. But climate action also presents opportunities to improve health outcomes, advance justice, and grow Michigan's economy. Governor Whitmer committed Michigan to carbon neutrality by 2050 and in April 2022 released the MI Healthy Climate Plan to chart Michigan's path forward. Hundreds of Michiganders contributed thousands of hours of research, reflection, and conversation to create a plan that will protect our public health and the environment and help develop new clean energy jobs.
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General Admission: $125
Nonprofit/Student/Government: $75
REGISTRATION / CANCELLATION DEADLINE: March 31, 2023
It will take concerted effort from all Michiganders to realize the Plan. Fortunately, our communities, businesses, and institutions have already stepped up and created strong momentum for us to build upon. The state of Michigan, through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is hosting this conference to bring together and mobilize engaged stakeholders, community and business leaders, advocates, and other partners around implementing the six priority actions of the Plan:
- Commit to environmental justice and pursue the just transition.
- Clean the electric grid.
- Electrify vehicles and increase public transit.
- Repair and decarbonize homes and businesses.
- Drive clean innovation in industry.
- Protect Michigan's land and water.
On the first day of this conference, which begins at 1PM on April 11, attendees will hear from thought leaders and experts on the urgency to act and the opportunity we have to create a healthier, more just, and carbon-neutral Michigan. That evening, we are hosting a zero food waste/zero net energy networking reception at the Local 58 Zero Net Energy Center. The second day, April 12, will feature a full day of breakout sessions designed to provide opportunities for deep-dive conversations, information sharing, and encourage the building of new collaborations.
Join us on April 11 and 12 to build new relationships, launch new initiatives, and mobilize to make the MI Healthy Climate Plan a reality.
This material is based upon work supported by the Department of Energy and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, Sustainability Section under Award Number(s) EE0010036.
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