Labor & Climate Justice Summit - BlueGreen Alliance of Iowa

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Labor & Climate Justice Summit - BlueGreen Alliance of Iowa

Apr9

Date: April 9, 2022
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Iowa Memorial Union - Big 10 Theater, 3rd Floor
125 N Madison St
Iowa City, IA 52242

A one-day public conference for Iowa labor, environmental, campus, and community activists to discuss new initiatives in our state and across the country to address the urgent need for both good jobs and climate action for a sustainable future.

Conference Sessions Include:

Keynote: JB Tengco, Vice-President for State Affairs, BlueGreen Alliance

Panel: Building Good Jobs in Utility-Scale Solar Development

Plenary: Worker Justice in Climate Disaster Preparation and Response

Breakout- Sessions: Just Transition, Training Initiatives for Renewable Energy Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Sourcing for the Green Economy, Clean and Equitable Transportation Initiatives

The Iowa Environmental Council hosts several events throughout the year, including our Environmental Lobby Day during legislative session and Pro H₂O in the spring.