Past Events

The Amsterdam Global Conference on Sustainability and Transparency (Amsterdam, The Netherlands, from 2008-05-07 08:00 to 2008-05-09 18:00)

 

Maker Faire 2008 (San Mateo, CA, from 2008-05-03 08:00 to 2008-05-04 17:00)

Build, CRAFT, hack, play, MAKE. Arts • Crafts • Engineering • Green • Music • Science

Ecocity World Summit 2008 (San Francisco, California, from 2008-04-22 08:00 to 2008-04-26 18:00)

Throughout Earth Day Week, April 22-26, 2008 in San Francisco, California, the Ecocity World Summit (7th International Ecocity Conference) will be convening an international community of inspired change-makers; courageous individuals who are addressing problems of the world's environment with thoughtful long-range solutions that are truly sustainable, ecologically healthy and socially just.

Living Future 08: The Unconference for Deep Green Professionals (Vancouver, B.C., Canada, from 2008-04-16 08:00 to 2008-04-18 18:00)

 

Resilience 2008 (, from 2008-04-14 08:00 to 2008-04-17 18:00)

The aim of “Resilience, adaptation and transformation in turbulent times - preparing for change in social-ecological systems” is to bring together scientists working with the complex dynamics of interconnected social-ecological systems and to present, discuss, and if possible, summarise the current understanding of resilience, adaptability and pathways of transformation in such systems. Representatives from government, business and other major actors will be invited to discuss the challenges facing societal development, and together with scientists propose directions to go and pathways to avoid. To explore this further and to complement and enhance the scientific symposium, discussions have been initiated with the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts on a resilience exhibition and possibly dialogue workshops with artists performing top quality work. We envision the involvement of performing arts as well.

Seattle Green Festival (Washington State Convention & Trade Center, from 2008-04-12 08:00 to 2008-04-13 18:00)

Named one of the top 10 green cities in the U.S. in 2005 by National Geographic’s The Green Guide, what better place to celebrate an urban community’s vision of green than Seattle? Led by the Office of Sustainability and the Environment, the City of Seattle is proud to co-host the first Green Festival in the Pacific Northwest.

The 4th Global Conference on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands (Hanoi, Vietnam, from 2008-04-07 06:00 to 2008-04-11 17:00)

The 4th Global Conference on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands will mobilize high-level policy attention, topical working groups, analytical papers, and other contributions to provide a review of progress achieved (or lack thereof) in advancing ecosystem management and integrated coastal and ocean management by 2010 at national and regional (transboundary) levels, and in the 64% of the ocean beyond national jurisdiction, and on the allied goals of reducing marine biodiversity loss by 2010 and of establishing networks of marine protected areas by 2012 (goals adopted by the world's political leaders at the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development). These goals are considered in the context of climate change, which, as indicated in the 2007 report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), will have profound effects on ecosystems and coastal populations around the world.

Communications Academy 2008 (South Seattle Community College, WA, from 2008-04-05 08:00 to 2008-04-06 18:00)

 

Earth Hour (Around the World!, from 2008-03-29 20:00 to 2008-03-29 21:00)

The global movement to shut off the lights for one hour to make a bold statement about climate change.

Australian Permaculture Convergence (Glengarry Training Centre, North Turramurra, Sydney, Australia, from 2008-03-20 08:00 to 2008-03-25 18:00)

 

2008 Built Green Conference & Expo (Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Seattle, WA, from 2008-03-13 08:00 to 2008-03-14 18:00)

 

SUSTAINABLE BIODIESEL SUMMIT 2008 (Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Kissimmee, Florida, from 2008-02-02 08:00 to 2008-02-02 17:00)

The Sustainable Biodiesel Summit is an annual conference to raise awareness of sustainability and to facilitate the adoption of sustainable practices in the biodiesel industry. Industry professionals meet to exchange best practices, brainstorm ideas, and support each other’s efforts to conduct successful businesses in an environmentally sustainable and socially just manner.

2008 Ecological Farming Conference (Pacific Grove, CA., from 2008-01-23 08:00 to 2008-01-26 18:00)

This annual four-day winter forum is the world's foremost sustainable agriculture conference. "Eco-Farm" features prominent keynote speakers and more than 50 workshops on the latest advances in agricultural production, marketing, research, and important issues. It provides a unique opportunity to exchange vital information with people from around the world while renewing your spirit at historic Asilomar on California's magnificent Monterey coast.

Ecovillage Conference Tokyo 2007 (Tokyo, Japan, from 2007-11-23 08:00 to 2007-11-24 17:00)

 

Design Science and the Challenge of Sustainability (Helen Mills Theater, New York City, from 2007-11-17 08:00 to 2007-11-18 18:00)

 

Addressing Threats to Human & Environmental Health in the Pacific Basin (Beijing, China, from 2007-10-26 08:00 to 2007-10-29 18:00)

The primary objectives of the conference are to: ► Present research related to characterization and sources of environmental pollutants, human exposure to pollutants, and the health effects of exposure; ► Describe the latest advances in reducing the generation of hazardous chemical pollutants, methods for destroying or capturing them, and technology for the remediation of contaminated soils, hazardous wastes and contaminated groundwater. ► Promote an understanding of the role of greenhouse gas emissions in causing climate change and periodic catastrophic events, methods for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with consideration of the health effects of global warming; ► Increase interdisciplinary and international cooperation in understanding and addressing threats to human and environmental health in the region, with a special emphasis on ensuring that lessons learned in the development process by industrialized countries are passed on to countries currently in the midst of rapid industrialization; ► Situate discussion of reducing risks to human and environmental health within a larger context which addresses issues of equity, poverty, development and sustainability ; ► Encourage student participation in interdisciplinary sciences that contribute to the protection of health and the environment; and, ► Offer training opportunities in areas related to protection of health and the environment to professionals in developing nations of the Pacific Basin.

4th Annual U.S. Conference on Peak Oil and Community (Yellow Springs, Ohio, from 2007-10-26 08:00 to 2007-10-28 18:00)

 

Climate Dialogues Volunteer Kick-Off (Yesler Community Center, Seattle, Washington, from 2007-10-04 18:30 to 2007-10-04 20:30)

 

Solar Power 2007 (Long Beach, California, from 2007-09-24 08:00 to 2007-09-27 18:00)

 

Solar Power 2007 (Long Beach, CA, from 2007-09-24 08:00 to 2007-09-27 18:00)

In just 4 years of existence, the Solar Power Conference and Expo has grown into the only US solar event considered "a must" for domestic and global industry and market participants. Solar Power 2007 features over 190 exhibitors, 125 speakers, networking opportunities galore, and an anticipated 10,000 attendees!