CARBON PRICING DEEP DIVE
We need all hands on deck when it comes to dealing with the climate crisis. That is why we are gathering the sharpest minds who care about this issue and want to see leadership and meaningful action at the local level.
The good news is that there is a lot that can be done at the local and state level when it comes to advancing climate and environmental policy. Learn from our experts on different topics around ground-level campaigns – using the market to further a just transition, the importance of smart climate communications, and the politics of market-based climate solutions.
WHEN
Wednesday, October 23rd
9:30am – 1:30pm
WHERE
Rockville Memorial Library
21 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850
Register at No Cost
Invitation Only – 50 Seats Available
AGENDA
9:30am – 10:00am
Light Breakfast and Refreshments
10:00am – 11:00am
Using the Market to Drive Climate Solutions
In the absence of federal policy, states are stepping up on climate action. 25 governors have joined the US Climate Alliance, committing these states to significantly cut their emissions in the coming decade. Achieving these solutions will require bold leadership, inclusive planning, and smart policy design. Between the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Transportation and Climate Initiative, and many other state-level initiatives, there are plenty of market tools available to keep the Mid-Atlantic region on track in the coming decade. Join Marc Breslow for a breakdown on how states are using market-based mechanisms to address climate change, what the most promising new developments are, and what challenges persist in the Mid-Atlantic region.
11:15am – 12:15pm
Exploring the Future of State Climate Action
Through a combination of breakout groups and full room exercises, participants will first have an opportunity to collectively explore the different dimensions of carbon action in their states. This will include a reflection on past challenges, a discussion of future goals, and looking at strategies needed to achieve a policy that is equitable, effective, and efficient.
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Communicating the Climate Crisis
There is widespread recognition that communicating the climate crisis is a critical part of moving solutions forward. As advocates and professionals in the space, we are in charge of communicating not just the problems we currently face, but also bringing to life the solutions and future we envision. Communications has been a massive challenge in this space – we will explore the reasons why it has been so, to the psychological and social barriers in translating knowledge into action, and conclude with a series of best practices. You will learn how to become a messenger for change, and gain the tools you’ll need for working with grassroots advocates and forming coalitions to maximize your impact.
1:30pm – 2:00pm
Networking
WHY PRICE CARBON?
There is widespread recognition and scientific consensus that in order to stabilize the climate and prevent the worst consequences of the climate crisis, greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced by at least 80 percent by 2050.
The fuels responsible for emitting the gases that are causing this crisis have long been cheap and subsidized by governments around the world. In turn, we have failed to account for the true cost of these fuels as the main agents of global climate change, and all the impacts that come with it, which we are already living with today.
What if instead of subsidizing these dirty fuels, we actually began to account for their true cost?
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ABOUT CLIMATE XCHANGE
Climate XChange was founded in 2013 to develop and promote effective and viable policy solutions to reduce carbon emissions. We built and promoted winning climate policies in our home state of Massachusetts and have since brought our expertise, resources and guidance to state-level carbon pricing campaigns around the country. Our mission is to provide research, education, and advocacy tools to enhance climate action through effective policy at the state level. At a time when climate action has been heavily politicized and the federal government is not taking action, it has been left up to state governments to lead the way.
Climate XChange staff has collectively over 50 years’ experience in climate advocacy. Our extensive expertise in building campaigns enables us to share our knowledge and convene several networks for cross pollination of strategies. Our networks not only focus on advocacy but also private sector engagement. We know that without having business leaders at the table, we will not be able to best leverage our resources.
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Wednesday, October 23rd ǀ 9:30am – 1:30pm ǀ Rockville Memorial Library ǀ 21 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850