Sustainability Conference Recommendations

Monday, April 20: Climate, Clean Energy and Costs: Impacts on California's Energy Outlook ( Register Here )

​California stands at a critical crossroads. The state's ambitious grid decarbonization goals are colliding with mounting real-world pressures: rising customer bills dominate headlines, devastating wildfires reshape communities and infrastructure, and clean energy developers face growing resistance to large-scale renewable siting. These challenges raise urgent questions about whether California can chart a path forward that doesn't force tradeoffs between climate action, affordability, and resilience.

​Join us for a candid conversation with leaders from across the energy landscape — developers, utilities, and advocacy groups — as we explore the tensions and opportunities at the heart of California's energy future. Can we build a clean energy economy that serves all of these priorities, or are they fundamentally at odds? What does collaboration look like when the stakes are this high?

Wednesday, April 22: CNRA's Secretary Speaker Series: Game-Changing Green Progress in Golden State ( Register Here )

Climate impacts are intensifying across Mediterranean regions. Extreme heat, drought, and wildfire are threatening communities and ecosystems. As national action slows, regional governments are stepping up to deliver solutions. Join Secretary Wade Crowfoot and global leaders as they convene in Los Angeles for the Mediterranean Climate Action Partnership Summit. Hear how regions are cooling their cities, protecting against wildfire, managing precious water supplies, and how cross-border collaboration is accelerating action to protect people and nature.

Tuesday, April 28: Arbor Day Foundation: Growing Together: The Long-Lasting Legacy of Community Trees ( Register Here )

Join Dr. Eric North and Lisa Kelly, both of the Arbor Day Foundation, for a discussion celebrating the 50-year anniversary of the Tree City USA program. Together, we’ll explore how these living landmarks influence our sense of place