National Conversation on Climate Action
 
 
 
 

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Conversation events around the country: 70

Conversation Feedback & Data:

 
What was the structure of your event?
  Fairbanks, AK:  Public Lecture
  Fayetteville, AR:  Panel Discussion with Audience Break-Out Groups,Educational Event
  Buckeye, AZ:  Panel Discussion,Educational Event
  Phoenix, AZ:  Public Lecture,Stakeholder Roundtable
  Atherton, CA:  Panel Discussion
  El Cerrito, CA:  Other - Few guest speakers
  San Diego, CA:  Panel Discussion,Stakeholder Roundtable
  Town Of Portola Valley, CA:  Other - Special Town Council Meeting
  Bloomfield, CT:  Educational Event
  Essex, CT:  Panel Discussion,Panel Discussion with Audience Break-Out Groups
  Fairfield, CT:  Panel Discussion,Other - Documentary screening ("The Warming of Connecticut")
  Madison, CT:  Other - Presentation to Town Committee at Public Meeting
  Mansfield, CT:  Other - Watched The Warming of Connecticut then discussed how the Town operations can change to reduce its impacts on climate change
  Milford, CT:  Panel Discussion,Panel Discussion with Audience Break-Out Groups,Other - Showing of The Warming of Connecticut
  New Haven, CT:  Panel Discussion,Panel Discussion with Audience Break-Out Groups
  Rocky Hill, CT:  Educational Event,Other - Rocky Hill vs. Cromwell Clean Energy Challenge
  Stamford, CT:  Public Lecture,Other - Discussion
  West Hartford, CT:  Other - documentary viewing followed by break-out groups
  Weston, CT:  Other - Intro & welcome, Video, individual brainstorm, small group discussion & then feedback and closing.
  Leon County, FL:  Panel Discussion,Public Lecture
  Miami, FL:  Educational Event,Other - Ec0-art installation and tree planting ceremony
  Sarasota, FL:  Panel Discussion,Panel Discussion with Audience Break-Out Groups,Stakeholder Roundtable
  Tampa Bay Region, FL:  Panel Discussion,Panel Discussion with Audience Break-Out Groups,Stakeholder Roundtable
  Athens-Clarke County, GA:  Panel Discussion with Audience Break-Out Groups
  Sandpoint, ID:  Panel Discussion with Audience Break-Out Groups
  Indianapolis, IN:  Other - Green Commission Meeting; Public Lecture; Public Forum; Reception
  Louisville, KY:  Educational Event,Other - Educational presentations with audience questions and conversation
  Reading, MA:  Panel Discussion,Panel Discussion with Audience Break-Out Groups
  Worcester, MA:  Panel Discussion,Public Lecture
  Annapolis, MD:  Panel Discussion with Audience Break-Out Groups
  Belfast, ME:  Public Lecture
  Bozeman, MT:  Panel Discussion with Audience Break-Out Groups
  Asheville, NC:  Stakeholder Roundtable
  Chapel Hill, NC:  Panel Discussion,Panel Discussion with Audience Break-Out Groups,Public Lecture,Educational Event
  Charlotte, NC:  Panel Discussion,Educational Event,Other - Showed an
  Winston-Salem, NC:  Other - visioning session
  Irvington, NJ:  Panel Discussion
  Middletown, NJ:  Public Lecture
  Middletown, NJ:  Public Lecture
  Middletown, NJ:  Public Lecture
  Runnemede, NJ:  Other - Movie and discussion
  Albany, NY:  Public Lecture
  Tarrytown, NY:  Panel Discussion with Audience Break-Out Groups,Public Lecture
  Toledo, OH:  Panel Discussion,Public Lecture
  Tulsa, OK:  Public Lecture
  Middletown Township, PA:  Panel Discussion
  City of Warwick, RI:  Educational Event
  Charleston, SC:  Other - Committee meeting w audience break-out groups
  Crossville, TN:  Other - Seven speakers on climate change and how city could lead by example.
  Dallas, TX:  Public Lecture,Business Breakfast
  Houston, TX:  Panel Discussion,Public Lecture,Other - Audience Discussion
  Salt Lake City, UT:  Panel Discussion,Educational Event,Other -
  Bellingham/Whatcom County, WA:  Panel Discussion,Panel Discussion with Audience Break-Out Groups
  Olympia, WA:  Public Lecture
Approximately how many people attended? 
  Fairbanks, AK:  50
  Fayetteville, AR:  100
  Buckeye, AZ:  35
  Phoenix, AZ:  45
  Atherton, CA:  85
  El Cerrito, CA:  5
  San Diego, CA:  60
  Town Of Portola Valley, CA:  28
  Bloomfield, CT:  15
  Essex, CT:  20
  Fairfield, CT:  25
  Madison, CT:  15
  Mansfield, CT:  15
  Milford, CT:  25
  New Haven, CT:  125
  Rocky Hill, CT:  20
  Stamford, CT:  7
  West Hartford, CT:  55
  Weston, CT:  50
  Leon County, FL:  0
  Miami, FL:  65
  Sarasota, FL:  13
  Tampa Bay Region, FL:  25
  Athens-Clarke County, GA:  35
  Sandpoint, ID:  50
  Indianapolis, IN:  100
  Louisville, KY:  57
  Reading, MA:  45
  Worcester, MA:  150
  Annapolis, MD:  20
  Belfast, ME:  60
  Bozeman, MT:  70
  Asheville, NC:  55
  Chapel Hill, NC:  100
  Charlotte, NC:  500
  Winston-Salem, NC:  37
  Irvington, NJ:  50
  Middletown, NJ:  25
  Middletown, NJ:  25
  Middletown, NJ:  25
  Runnemede, NJ:  17
  Albany, NY:  15
  Tarrytown, NY:  60
  Toledo, OH:  80
  Tulsa, OK:  70
  Middletown Township, PA:  45
  City of Warwick, RI:  25
  Charleston, SC:  120
  Crossville, TN:  50
  Dallas, TX:  75
  Houston, TX:  170
  Salt Lake City, UT:  200
  Bellingham/Whatcom County, WA:  40
  Olympia, WA:  1200
What sort of people attended the event? 
  Fairbanks, AK:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Business Leaders,Students
  Fayetteville, AR:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Community Leaders,Business Leaders
  Buckeye, AZ:  Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Community Leaders,Business Leaders,Faith Groups
  Phoenix, AZ:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Community Leaders
  Atherton, CA:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Community Leaders,Business Leaders
  El Cerrito, CA:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates
  San Diego, CA:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates
  Town Of Portola Valley, CA:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Community Leaders,Students
  Bloomfield, CT:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Community Leaders,Business Leaders
  Essex, CT:  General Public,Other - General Pulic here was the concerned public.
  Fairfield, CT:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Community Leaders,Faith Groups
  Madison, CT:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff
  Mansfield, CT:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff
  Milford, CT:  General Public,Environmental Advocates
  New Haven, CT:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Community Leaders
  Rocky Hill, CT:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates
  Stamford, CT:  Other - Master Gardeners
  West Hartford, CT:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Community Leaders
  Weston, CT:  Local Government Officials and Staff,Community Leaders,Students,Other - Teachers
  Leon County, FL:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Community Leaders,Other - press
  Miami, FL:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Students,Other - Eco-artist
  Sarasota, FL:  Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates
  Tampa Bay Region, FL:  Local Government Officials and Staff,Community Leaders
  Athens-Clarke County, GA:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Community Leaders,Students,Other - State Climatologist
  Sandpoint, ID:  General Public,Environmental Advocates,Community Leaders,Business Leaders
  Indianapolis, IN:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Community Leaders
  Louisville, KY:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Business Leaders,Other - Teachers
  Reading, MA:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Community Leaders
  Worcester, MA:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Community Leaders
  Annapolis, MD:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Community Leaders
  Belfast, ME:  General Public
  Bozeman, MT:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Community Leaders,Students
  Asheville, NC:  Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Community Leaders,Business Leaders,Students
  Chapel Hill, NC:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Community Leaders
  Charlotte, NC:  Students
  Winston-Salem, NC:  Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Faith Groups
  Irvington, NJ:  General Public
  Middletown, NJ:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Community Leaders,Students
  Middletown, NJ:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Community Leaders,Students
  Middletown, NJ:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Community Leaders,Students
  Runnemede, NJ:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Community Leaders
  Albany, NY:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Students
  Tarrytown, NY:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Community Leaders,Business Leaders
  Toledo, OH:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Community Leaders,Business Leaders,Students,Other - Educators
  Tulsa, OK:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Community Leaders,Students
  Middletown Township, PA:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Community Leaders,Faith Groups
  City of Warwick, RI:  Students
  Charleston, SC:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Business Leaders,Students
  Crossville, TN:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Community Leaders
  Dallas, TX:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Business Leaders,Students
  Houston, TX:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Students
  Salt Lake City, UT:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Community Leaders,Business Leaders,Students
  Bellingham/Whatcom County, WA:  Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Community Leaders,Business Leaders
  Olympia, WA:  General Public,Local Government Officials and Staff,Environmental Advocates,Community Leaders,Business Leaders,Students
What was the most important outcome of the event? 
  Fairbanks, AK:  The unveiling of the Mayor's Regional Energy Flex Plan - a 9 point plan centered around renewable energy.
  Fayetteville, AR:  Education and awareness of the science and effects of global warming on our region.
  Buckeye, AZ:  Mayor Bobby Bryant used the forum to highlight some of the actions that the Town of Buckeye is taking regarding sustainable development.
  Atherton, CA:  Doubled membership of AthertonGreen.net, giving us the critical mass to have more events.
  El Cerrito, CA:  Knowing that we need to do way better promotion next time.
  San Diego, CA:  Presentations from "out of town" representatives provided a new perspective about how to address community GHG reduction. We also highlighted the new initiatives in the San Diego region and facilitated greater collaboration between various groups.
  Town Of Portola Valley, CA:  The Town Council considered recommendations of the Buildings, Energy Efficiency, and Transportation (BEET) Committee, subgroup of the Climate Protection Task Force. The Town Council unanimously voted to fast track all of the Design, Review and Construction Process reforms proposed by the BEET Committee. The Town Council directed implementation of these reforms by July 1, 2008
  Bloomfield, CT:  Mayor and councilman Joe Merritt signing up for green energy, and challenging all present to do same. Mayor signing the mayors climate control agreement.
  Essex, CT:  The most important outcome was that the conversation occurred. The presentation of the science of climate change, the options for mitigation, and the methods for how to implement change was a significant first step.
  Fairfield, CT:  Discovering new energy in the community to address global warming
  Madison, CT:  Presentation was video taped for rebroadcast throughout month on community television
  Mansfield, CT:  Some action that will be taken.
  Milford, CT:  The discussion in the break-out groups was productive. Participants were enthusiastic about the event.
  New Haven, CT:  Building momentum to move forward with more comprehensive and inclusive local sustainability planning.
  Rocky Hill, CT:  We recorded the event and will be able, hopefully, to broadcast it many times on local access tv.
  Stamford, CT:  Decided to organize a tree planting in Stamford.
  West Hartford, CT:  Increased knowledge of potential climate change impact in CT & the northeast. Increased awareness of the Sustainable West Hartford group.
  Weston, CT:  More community awareness & involvement.
  Leon County, FL:  a greater commitment to make a difference and appreciation of County efforts
  Miami, FL:  Increased awareness of climate change
  Sarasota, FL:  goals pinpointed
  Tampa Bay Region, FL:  Sparking a regional dialog.
  Athens-Clarke County, GA:  Expressed public recognition and support for individual and public actions.
  Sandpoint, ID:  Each person made three commitments to take action on climate change
  Indianapolis, IN:  Public interaction with Indianapolis' new Green Comission; education and informative Q&A with Dr. Gurney; opportunity for individuals/organizations to connect, exchange information, and share resources.
  Louisville, KY:  Most attendees were probably already members of "the choir," but the level of passion and commitment in the room was truly gratifying. The program ran over by 30 minutes so that all audience questions and comments could be heard and answered.
  Reading, MA:  Leaders in different groups involved with sustainability were able to meet each other and share their experiences. Also citizens were abel to directly question and offer ideas to those in leadership
  Worcester, MA:  Conversation! Exchange of information and potential relationship with the Kendall Foundation.
  Annapolis, MD:  Starting the dialogue
  Belfast, ME:  Increased support in the community for action on climate protection.
  Bozeman, MT:  Community Engagement
  Asheville, NC:  The sharing of information - different ways the issue is being addressed locally. And the realization that government and corporations ARE starting to address climate change - we need to move individuals to take action. A community roundtable is planned for January.
  Chapel Hill, NC:  The great group of community members who came together to have an active and engaging conversation on Global Warming.
  Charlotte, NC:  The fact that the participating students have an increased internal locus of control. They were able to see and think about local impact of climate change, and feel that what they have to say matters.
  Winston-Salem, NC:  Created long lists of possible strategies for city and county government to focus on
  Irvington, NJ:  The audience learned that saving the environment is not beyond their individual scope of action. While the problem may seem overwhelming, they realized that if everyone does his part, marked progress can be made. The event included a video clip of An Inconvenient Truth, which many of the audience members had not previously seen, and the documentary really drove this message home.
  Middletown, NJ:  Sharing information with the public about climate action and current local efforts
  Middletown, NJ:  Sharing information with the public about climate action and current local efforts
  Middletown, NJ:  Public Conversation and the opportunity to Share information with the public about our climate and current local efforts to help conserve energy
  Runnemede, NJ:  begin the discussion
  Albany, NY:  We were highlighted on a television news segment and a longer print article is forthcoming.
  Tarrytown, NY:  The quality of the speakers, the excitement of the attendees, the communication that was started and the fact that the two mayors listened to the concerns.
  Toledo, OH:  A deepened commitment to approach global warming as an opportunity, not only to protect our environment but also to save money and grow a strong economy for the future of our region.
  Tulsa, OK:  Advancing awareness and dialogue
  Middletown Township, PA:  Providing a public forum to increase awareness and share action ideas.
  City of Warwick, RI:  Increased student awareness of global warming; increased public awareness due to media coverage; possibility of future discussions with different target groups
  Charleston, SC:  Getting the conversation and the process started
  Crossville, TN:  The event made "Climate Action" official in Cumberland County. The Mayor's leadership is perhaps the most important outcome.
  Dallas, TX:  Engaging the private sector which is generally a sector that the City has not involved in Sustainability/Air quality in the past.
  Houston, TX:  Good discussion between community members, students, academics and environmental advocates and the City of Houston about climate action.
  Salt Lake City, UT:  Networking between Political and Govt officials and the data/science people; also personal, individual empowerment. Also sponsorship by 6 major local energy-related firms.
  Bellingham/Whatcom County, WA:  The most important outcome of this event was simply the creation of a networking opportunity for people from local government, nonprofits, and private businesses, so they could discuss their climate protection efforts with local peers.
  Olympia, WA:  Inspired Olympians to take action. Also included a Student Forum and a Community Challenge commitment form. Also showed a video of climate change produced locally.
What were the three best action ideas or items that came out of your event? 
  Fairbanks, AK:  A one-stop resource web site to keep up to date and involved with Fairbanks Climate Action - www.northern.org
the 5 milestones to be worked on as part of the Borough Climate/ICLEI resolution.
the Regional Energy Flex Plan
  Buckeye, AZ:  "Cool Building Materials"
Planning for sustainable development
Education on Valley micro-climates
  Phoenix, AZ:  There is hope; change is achievable through personal action
Government needs to lead by example
Immediate action is needed
  Atherton, CA:  Challenged Woodside to see who can save more energy.
Bringing the government, public, and private sector (venture capitalists funding energy) together to discuss the ways everyone needs to work together to create a clean energy future.
Recognize local leaders who are already taking action.
  San Diego, CA:  Increase coordination to market upcoming events and initiatives;
Presentation and review of draft document "The Climate Forecast for the San Diego County Region"
Set milestones for next steps: Oct 31, 2007 - Deadline to provide comments for draft report; Jan 2008 - Release of final report to the Community and elected officials; February 2007 - Use the report as the anchor for a series of presentations at the municipal level throughout the San Diego region.
  Town Of Portola Valley, CA:  The Town Council adopted a Resolution in support of California Assembly Bill 32, the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006. This action followed an outstanding presentation by Stefan Unnasch, Member of the Metrics Committee, subgroup of the Climate Protection Task Force, on a pathway to achieve substantial GHG reductions.
The Planning Commission reported that they have energetically launched work on the development of a new Sustainability Element for the Town's General Plan.
BEET Committee Member Linda Yates provided a "Why Build Green" Flyer for consideration. This document will be available for public distribution and placed on the Town's Web Site. www.portolavalley.net
  Bloomfield, CT:  Working with local businesses to sign on to 20% by 2010.
Adding two new members to Town Energy Committee with expertise in organizing businesses.
Establish town's own means of certifying green businesses.
  Fairfield, CT:  Signing the 10 point action pledge for Fairfield Town Green
Expanding recycling awareness and compliance
Engaging student groups to reach different audiences
  Madison, CT:  Town should encourage residents and local businesses to sign up for clean energy
Town should review how and where it gets energy and what its options are for the future
Conservation efforts are very important and should be pursued aggressively
  Mansfield, CT:  Modify zoning to create dense development.
Promote energy conservation among town employees  weekly tips.
Tie in sustainability into the strategic plan.
  Milford, CT:  Orga