PNW Climate Week Seattle: The Present and Future of WA State Climate Policy feat. Rep. Jayapal & Microsoft CSO Melanie Nakagawa
This high profile event invites regional and state level leaders to discuss the present and future of Washington climate policy as the state asserts its leadership and amidst federal pullbacks--learn how state and local initiatives are carrying this important work forward!
9:00 Welcome - Jason Huff, President, PNW Climate Week; Reflections and Introductions - Lylianna Allala, Director, City of Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment
9:15 Remarks - Pramila Jayapal, US Representative
9:30 Delivering with the WA Climate Commitment Act: Progress and the Work Ahead - Join State policymakers for a closer look at the specific programs and projects we've put in place to address ambitious greenhouse gas reduction goals.
10:45 Ambition and the CCA: Getting Practical and Tactical to Deploy Climate Solutions - This panel brings together state leaders from across sectors to explore where financial innovation can accelerate clean energy, building decarbonization, resilience, and community investment.
11:30 Fireside Chat - Melanie Nakagawa, Chief Sustainability Officer at Microsoft with Lisa Stiffler, GeekWire
11:55 Closing remarks - Jason Huff