PNW Climate Week Seattle: Clean Energy - Shifting the Conversation
You're invited to join the discussion with leaders Donna Moodie, Chief Impact Officer Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, EcoDistrict Executive Director; Sudha Nandagopal, Senior Narrative Advisor, Bend the Horizon; Marcy Bowers, Executive Director Statewide Poverty Action Network and others exploring how we can more effectively connect dots between clean energy benefits and people's lives (one teaser-it's not just about affordability). Panel facilitated by Kimberly Larson, Senior Director of Communications and Engagement at Climate Solutions.
Event part of #PNWClimateWeek
Mix and mingle time before and after panel featuring curated music playlist by DJ Michele Myers, hearty snacks and bites from Marjorie, refreshing beverages including N/A specialties created by The NA Sommelier in a beautifully renovated space filled with justice-centered art.
3-3:30 pm: arrival and connecting, fortify with food and drink
3:30-4:30 pm: panel discussion and questions
4:30-5 pm: more networking and further refreshments
Who's this for? for climate communicators, organizers, clean energy policy folks, and anyone else excited to join the conversation.
Where? The Metropole is in Pioneer Square where "organizations, art, events and cultures converge, uplift and inspire others through their diligent work, relationships, outreach and advocacy...a set of historic buildings that were sustainably adapted and renovated to LEED-platinum standards, making it one of the most energy efficient and sustainable buildings in Seattle." Owned and operated by the Satterberg Foundation, The Metropole strengthens the foundation’s vision of supporting nonprofits through authentic, relationship-based partnerships within Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities.
What's the Climate Narrative Shift Project? It's a strategic research effort to understand and connect the dots between clean energy benefits and the issues impacting especially working class people’s lives.
It's a multi-year project led by Climate Solutions, and guided by a "kitchen cabinet" of advisors including Sudha Nandagopal of Bend the Horizon LLC, Lola Olateju of LO Consulting, Tiffany Wilk of TWC Collective, research experts FM3 Research and Grow Progress, content creator Sway and nonprofit partners Washington Conservation Action and Statewide Poverty Action Network.
Transit/transportation/accessibility notes: The Metropole is at Yesler diagonally across the street from Pioneer Square Light Rail Station/Smith Tower and along several bus routes. Recommended parking if driving is at the Butler Garage (one block). ADA: main entrance on street ADA with close by elevator inside to lower level. There is also one flight of stairs down to venue space. We will have a greeter at the street-level front door until 4 pm. Higher and lower chairs available.
Looking forward to seeing you!
[photo credit: K. Larson; alt text for image: solar panel creating shade for grill and picnic table, tractor with blue sky and mountainside in background]
p.s. if you're looking for other fun events, join us in supporting Soapbox Project's rooftop mixology mixer starting at 6 pm. https://luma.com/soapboxoatly?tk=spyLT4