SF Bay Climate Tech: June 12 - June 19
Fires everywhere and events to get involved
Hi friends,
I know that for a lot of us, seeing the orange skies in San Francisco was a catalyst for getting into climate. Now that the fires have come to New York, we can only hope that it will bring even more people together to make change happen.
For me personally, it’s been an incredibly different experience this time around—meeting all of you and working on climate has given me hope that despite the challenges ahead, we really can make a difference. It was a week of contrasts, despairing at the skies, but finding real inspiration in the hundreds of you coming out to work on climate.
Whether you’re feeling worried, overwhelmed, or fired up to take action, I encourage you to go to an event this week and go meet the others who are out there feeling the same. Building these local communities and personal connections really does make a difference. — Alec
Here are our picks this week and next:
On Thursday, June 15th, head to Generate Capital’s offices for a Climate Technologies and Sustainability Panel with a great lineup of speakers
Next Wednesday, June 21st, join friends for a drink at 🍻 Work on Climate Wednesday at South Pacific Brewing
If that’s not enough, head to Zeitgeist the next day for the 🌱 MCJ SF Climate Tech Meetup, on Thursday, June 22nd.
As always, scroll down for the full list of upcoming events.
Cheers,
Alec and Sonam
New York following in California’s footsteps
Events This Week
🌊 Peter Gleick and the Three Ages of Water: Mon, Jun 12
💧 Water Conservation Showcase: Wed, Jun 14
♻️ Recology San Francisco Public Tour: Wed, Jun 14
🏫 Sustainability and Infrastructure Commission Meeting: Wed, Jun 14
🌱 TUSIAD Network Climate Technologies and Sustainability Panel: Thu, Jun 15
🏘️ Bridging the Climate/Housing Gap - How to Move Forward: Thu, Jun 15
🕯️ Climate Resilience Clean-Up at Candlestick Point: Fri, Jun 16
🌎 Climate Corps Happy Hour: Fri, Jun 16
🎲 Understand climate change in 3 hours: Sat, Jun 17
Read on for more details about this week’s happenings and upcoming events this month
Events This Month
💧 The Proof Is in the Water: Touring the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center [In-Person Tour]: Tue, Jun 20
🔭 Astronomy for Planet Earth: Tue, Jun 20
🔌 The Grid: What is it and Should it Shape Policy for All-Electric Buildings?: Wed, Jun 21
🏅 Pac 12 Sustainability Conference: Wed, Jun 21
🍻 Work on Climate Wednesday: Wed, Jun 21
📈 2023 Ventures Summit - Climate Innovation: Thu, Jun 22
🌱 SF Climate Tech Meetup: Thu, Jun 22
💚 StorySlam Oakland presents Green: Sun, Jun 25
🥕 How You Can Change the Future of Food: Mon, Jun 26
♻️ Recology San Francisco Public Tour: Wed, Jun 28
💸 The Anti-ESG Movement: Combating the Attack on Business & Impact Investing: Wed, Jun 28
RLC Hosts a Putting GREEN Social: Thu, Jun 29
🐟 After Dark: Ecological Futures: Thu, Jun 29
Events This Week
🌊 Peter Gleick and the Three Ages of Water
When: Mon, Jun 12th from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Where: The Commonwealth Club, 110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105
As we enter an era defined by climate disruption, the control, access and quality of water determines our ability to survive and thrive. How can we ensure a future where clean water exists for all who need it—including the ecosystems we depend on—and navigate the challenges of too little or too much? In his latest book, The Three Ages of Water, Dr. Peter Gleick explores this changing dynamic from life’s beginnings to today’s pressing climate and water challenges.
💧 Water Conservation Showcase
When: Wed, Jun 14th from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: San Ramon Valley Conference Center, San Ramon, CA
Since 2004, hundreds of advocates, researchers, business leaders, product manufacturers and government officials have gathered every year to address the most pressing water issues and challenges facing the state of California. Grab a ticket today for the showcase to learn more about scalable strategies and solutions to conserve one of Earth's most precious resources.
♻️ Recology San Francisco Public Tour
When: Wed, Jun 14th from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Where: The John A. Legnitto Environmental Learning Center, 401 Tunnel Avenue San Francisco, CA 94134
Have you ever wondered what happens to the items you put in the blue, green, or landfill bins in San Francisco? Join a Recology Public Tour to find out and become an expert on why we sort and how to do it properly.
🏫 Sustainability and Infrastructure Commission Meeting
When: Wed, Jun 14th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: San Mateo City Hall - Council Chambers, 330 W. 20th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
The Sustainability and Infrastructure Commission was established in 2018. The City Council passed an ordinance on June 18, 2018 consolidating the Public Works Commission and Sustainability Commission into this new commission. It is the duty of the Sustainability and Infrastructure Commission, as an advisory body to the City Council, to advise on policies and programs related to environmental sustainability, transportation and infrastructure.
🌱 TUSIAD Silicon Valley Network Climate Technologies and Sustainability Panel
When: Thu, Jun 15th from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Where: Generate Capital Clubhouse, 150 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94111
The TUSIAD Silicon Valley Network invites you to a panel discussion on climate technologies and sustainability. Our distinguished speakers will explore the implications of climate technologies for investment and innovation, and how they can shape a sustainable future.
🏘️ Bridging the Climate/Housing Gap - How to Move Forward Together
When: Thu, Jun 15th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: The Hub at Stanford Research Park, 3215 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Join The Nature Conservancy, Greenbelt Alliance, and Green Foothills to learn how infill housing reduces carbon emissions, water use, and energy consumption while protecting our region’s open space and biodiversity.
🕯️ Climate Resilience Clean-Up at Candlestick Point
When: Fri, Jun 16th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Where: Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, 500 Hunters Point Expressway, San Francisco, CA 94124
Celebrate California State Parks Week and support Climate Resilience by joining us for a park clean-up at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area!
🌎 Climate Corps Happy Hour
When: Fri, Jun 16th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Drake's Dealership, 2325 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
The Climate Corps Alumni Council invites program alumni to reunite, catch up, and join the year-end celebration of the 2022-23 Climate Corps Cohort! Pizza and appetizers will be provided as part of the event.
🎲 Understand climate change in 3 hours
When: Sat, Jun 17th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Where: San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin Street Fulton Conference Room 3rd Fl, San Francisco, CA 94102
In just 3 hours, players will work together to connect causes and effects of climate change, learn about the science from the IPCC: the United Nations panel of scientists that has been studying climate change since 1988; and discuss ways to help reduce the effects of climate change.
Join the Fun!
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Climate Tech Cities
We are expanding! We started as an 8-person dinner and now have over 4,000 members in our community. We’ve had people across the world reach out to us to start their own chapters - so we’re launching a new Climate Tech Cities organization this year! If you have friends who are interested in becoming chapter leads, please share the word. Here’s to a global network of local communities making a positive impact!