Webinar

National Security in the Time of Climate Change

September 2, 2020

Temperatures are climbing, storms are worsening, sea levels are rising and ice is melting; all of these scenarios have local, national and global security implications on our cities, businesses and our lives. Arizonans are no stranger to climate change. By some estimates, Arizona is the fourth fastest-warming state, and Phoenix is the 2nd fastest-warming city in the U.S. This exclusive webinar will cover the key areas that impact Arizona cities, businesses and daily life.

Speaker

Brigadier General Stephen Cheney, USMC (ret)

About the Speaker

Brigadier Genera; Stephen Cheney, USMC (ret.) is the President of the American Security Project (ASP). He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and has over 30 years of experience as a Marine.

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Confronting Arizona’s Water Challenges in an Era of Change

June 25, 2020

The uncertainty of climate change is impacting national, regional and local water strategies. From the Colorado River Basin to water utility companies, the need for collaboration, tools and targeted practices is crucial to ensure Arizona continues to receive adequate water supplies and our systems remain resilient. In this webinar, you will hear from experts on steps being taken today that are critical to the water strategies for Arizona, and critical to fuel the state’s expected growth and economic vitality.

Speakers

Ted Cooke, General Manager, Central Arizona Project and President, Water Utility Climate Alliance

Kathy Jacobs, Center for Climate Adaption Science and Solutions, University of Arizona

Charlie Ester, Manager, Watershed Management, SRP

 

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Bending the Curve on Climate Change: What Businesses Can Do Today

May 27, 2020

The focus on climate change during this pandemic is increasingly important. Over the past few months, changes in business practices and human behavior have brought positive impacts to the global environment – reversing damage, revealing cleaner air and emerged wildlife. At the same time, the pandemic is demonstrating the vulnerability of economies and human health.

With climate change projected to produce parallel economic and social impacts, what should we be doing now as we navigate through this pandemic? Important climate change policies and plans at federal levels are taking a back seat and/or are being eliminated, creating a greater risk for our state and our nation. This webinar will address how your business or organization can support climate action in Arizona during this difficult time. Hear from national and local experts on how we ensure climate change remains a priority as we look to the future.

Speakers

Toby Short, Associate Vice President, Federal Affairs, Environmental Defense Fund

Bruno Narda, President, CDP North America and Professor of Practice, ASU School of Sustainability

Ann Becker, Vice President of Sustainability, Arizona Public Service

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