Another holiday season (in the United States at least) and another slow month for events. I’ve culled a handful of conferences, workshops, a speech by David Suzuki (check back later this month for a review of his book “The Legacy”) and even a few solar installation trainings for this month, but there are definitely fewer than normal. A couple are included below, but as always, we encourage additions from our audience.
Take a look at some of the choice events and peruse our calendar for conferences near you. Please let us know of any conferences, events, or festivals in your area. If they are appropriate, we will gladly add them to our green events calendar. Send us an email with the event’s name, date, location, description, and website. In fact, one of the events listed below was submitted by a reader of the site.
Here are a few of the events happening around the world:
Engaging Communities on Energy and Climate Change
When: Friday, Dec 7, 2012
Where: TCPA, 17 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AS
Description: Organisations and individuals need to take energy and climate change issues into account when planning their work. Delivering climate goals will require the engagement of a wide range of stakeholders, including community organisations. This course will teach you the skills and information needed to develop long-term engagement of civil society organisations, groups and individuals in work on climate change and low-carbon living.
Further details: http://www.talkaction.org/training/engaging-communities/
Keys to Establishing a Sustainable Energy Society
When: Sat, December 8, 4:00pm
Where: United Nations University U Thant Hall Shibuya-ku, Jingumae 5-53-70 United Nations University 3F Tokyo
Description: Renowned scholar David Suzuki speaks at the Japan Renewable Energy Foundation.
Further details: https://www.jref.or.jp/event121208_en/index.php
Alameda County Apps Challenge 2012
When: Saturday, Dec 8, 2012
Where: Castro Valley Library 3600 Norbridge Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Description: Flex your brain power to create a software application or concept that improves the quality of life in Alameda County. Take the Alameda County Apps Challenge 2012 and join a groundbreaking effort bringing together civic activism and technology to make government more accessible and transparent. Accept the challenge. Use technology and your skills to improve your local government and your community.
Further details: http://code.acgov.org/
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