LA Climate Tech Events: May 20 - 27
LA Climate Tech Events: May 20 - 27
Climate Fresk, Circular Economy, Green Building, Decarbonization, Mycology - and more!
Hi friends,
This is a groovy week for sustainability action in Los Angeles! Here are our picks:
LA Climate Tech Cities is excited to support 🌟 Climate Fresk: A Workshop on Climate Change hosted on Tuesday at House of Cocotte (Arts District). Join this facilitator-led activity to explore the science behind climate change and the potential solutions. Combined with snacks and a drink, it’s a chance to connect with a supportive group!
Come back on Wednesday to House of Cocotte for 🍸 The Carbonauts Sustainability Cocktails (Arts District)!
On Thursday, don’t miss the 🏡 California Green Building Conference hosted by U.S. Green Building Council California at the incredible venue The Beehive in SouthLA. Participants will be able to attend 16 workshop sessions, 30 lunch talks, and 20 case studies and keynotes with exceptional speakers.
As always, scroll down for the full list of upcoming events.
Cheers,
Maëlys & The Climate Tech Cities Team
This Week’s Events
🌟 L.A. Climate Fresk: A Workshop on Climate Change: Tue, May 21
♻️ Circular Economy Transformation Workshop: TRUE Certification for Zero Waste: Wed, May 22
🟢 Where Rigor Meets Accessibility: Exploring Certification and Decarbonization: Wed, May 22
🍸 The Carbonauts Sustainability Cocktails (Arts District): Wed, May 22
🏡 California Green Building Conference: Thu, May 23
🥳 LACI Innovation Happy Hour: Thu, May 23
🧘 Yoga and Climate Café: Thu, May 23
🍄 Exploring the Mycoverse: Potluck + Thinking with the Wood Wide Web: Mon, May 27
Read on for more details about this week’s happenings.
🌎 Climate Tech Cities and Streetlife Ventures Startup and Talent Platforms
Climate Tech Cities and Streetlife Ventures are launching new platforms to support climate founders, funders, and career transitioners! There is no shortage of great companies raising money for their groundbreaking ideas, great investors looking to support with capital, and great talent living the mantra that every job is a climate job. We can’t wait to hear from you!
💰 Show Me The Money: National Survey on Non-Dilutive Financing for Climate Tech Startups
Navigating all of the different capital options to build your startup is incredibly hard and often frustrating. The Streetlife Ventures team is building a shared resource and set of education sessions for founders on non-dilutive capital options like grants and debt to further support this community. Are you a climate founder that has raised grants or debt (or even just been confused but wanted to utilize them)? Please fill out this survey and contribute to what will be the most transparent and useful source of information on non-dilutive funding for early-stage climate companies. We’ll acknowledge all contributors, and also feature founders on panels and case studies for their leadership in this area. Thanks for your time!
Opportunities
Rolling Deadlines and Upcoming
⚡ LACI Innovators Program (Due June 5)
🚀 LACI Incubation Program (Due June 20)
Would you like to feature a grant opportunity, fellowship application, incubation program in LA Climate Tech Cities? Reach out to me with the info.
Upcoming Events
🌊 AltaSea’s Grand Opening of Berth 58: Wed, May 29
🚰 Comprehensive Irrigation for California Native Plants:Thu, May 30
🗳️ EnviroVoters Badass in Green Awards 2024: Fri, May 31
🎨 Downtown Glendale Urban Art Walk - Climate Action and Adaptation Plan: Sun, June 2
☕ Climate Cafe: Sun, June 2
🪴 EcoXpo: Inspiring Sustainable Living for a Greener Future: Wed, June 5
🌬️ Discussion: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind & Remediation: Mon, June 10
🍹 Farm-Fresh Picnic & Spritz Aperitivo Hour with The Ecology Center: Tue, June 12
🎠 3rd Annual Cool Irvine Eco Fair: Sat, June 15
🫘 Vegpreneur Fireside Chat: Sat, June 15
♨️ Thought Leadership Series: Extreme Heat: Thu, June 20
📖 Algalita Monthly Book Club: Exploring Our Place in Nature: Wed, June 26
🪸 Open House: Kelp Seaforestation to Harness Solutions for Climate Change: Sat, June 29
This Week in Depth
🌟 L.A. Climate Fresk: A Workshop on Climate Change
When: Tue, May 21st from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: House of Cocotte, 2028 E 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021, United States
Climate Tech Cities is excited to support a new edition of the Climate Fresk workshop in Los Angeles! Originating in France and now practiced worldwide, this unforgettable experience is as educational as it is collaborative. Participants work together to create a "fresk"—a detailed visual map of the interconnected causes and consequences impacting our climate according to the latest IPCC report's findings. In this facilitator-led, 3-hour group activity, not only will you explore the science behind climate change, you'll also examine the potential solutions. The goal is to create a dynamic learning experience while fostering a dialogue on the individual and collective actions necessary for building a sustainable future. We encourage you to arrive at 5:30 p.m. so you have time to network and enjoy a happy hour drink 🍸!
♻️ Circular Economy Transformation Workshop: TRUE Certification for Zero Waste
When: Wed, May 22nd from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: La Kretz Innovation Campus, 525 South Hewitt Street Los Angeles, CA 90013 United States
Join us for a dynamic 4-hour workshop, Circular Economy Transformation Workshop – TRUE Workshop, where participants will delve into the USGBC’s TRUE Certification, a groundbreaking zero waste program. This interactive session equips attendees with the essential tools to revolutionize their waste management approach, transforming it into a commodity-driven, resource-centric, and zero waste plan that contributes to a circular economy both locally and globally.
🟢 Where Rigor Meets Accessibility: Exploring Certification and Decarbonization
When: Wed, May 22nd from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Where: La Kretz Innovation Campus, 525 South Hewitt Street Los Angeles, CA 90013 United States
Join Green Building Initiative (GBI) for a dynamic and interactive workshop providing attendees the opportunity to gain actionable insights and forge connections at the intersection of sustainability, decarbonization, and regulatory compliance. Focusing on GBI’s Green Globes ® and Green Globes Journey to Net Zero ™ assessment and certification, this workshop will offer strategies for program application to shape a more sustainable, healthy, and resilient built environment in the Golden State.
🍸 The Carbonauts Sustainability Cocktails (Arts District)
When: Wed, May 22nd from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: House of Cocotte, 2028 E 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021, United States
The Carbonauts along with USGBC-CA, BlocPower, and GreenWealth Energy invite you to join us the night before the 23rd CALIFORNIA Green Building Conference for delicious cocktails (including a complimentary one), a bite to eat, and conversations with other passionate sustainability advocates.
🏡 California Green Building Conference
When: Thu, May 23rd from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Where: The Beehive, 1000 E 60th St, Los Angeles, CA 90001
As the largest and longest-running gathering of green building advocates in California, this event has evolved into a statewide sustainability experience! This year, we are extending our reach to cover the entirety of California, bringing together advocates and companies from across the state. Join us in uniting the entire region for a thorough exploration of green building and sustainability practices, addressing a wide range of topics and issues that resonate throughout California. This event is open to everyone! Kickstart or elevate your journey in the sustainability field!
🥳 LACI Innovation Happy Hour
When: Thu, May 23rd from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Where: Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI), 525 South Hewitt Street #Suite 150 Los Angeles, CA 90013 United States
Join us as we kick off our first-ever SOLIDWORKS & 3DEXPERIENCE Lab event with the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator! From coast to coast, we're bringing together engineers, designers, and innovators for an evening of networking, learning, and happy hour drinks. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event is your chance to dive into the evolution of SOLIDWORKS and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to harness the power of the cloud to bring your innovations to life.
🧘 Yoga and Climate Café
When: Thu, May 23rd from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Where: 1216 South Saint Andrews Place Los Angeles, CA 90019 United States
The climate crisis in intertwined with social issues and the mental health crisis. Both Yoga and climate cafés are helpful tools to help us ground and become more resilient for building environmentally just futures. Join Climate Cafe NYC and bodhisattvism as they combine forces here in LA to help you be in community, destress your body, and share your thoughts and feelings with others.
🍄 Exploring the Mycoverse: Potluck + Thinking with the Wood Wide Web
When: Sun, May 19th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Arlington Garden in Pasadena, 275 Arlington DR Pasadena, CA 91105 United States
Join us for a unique potluck experience that celebrates our shared fascination with fungi. While bringing food and drinks to share is not mandatory, it's a wonderful way to contribute to the event. We encourage you to prepare fungi-themed dishes, as many of us are fungivores. After the fungal feast, we will discuss two articles that have stirred controversy in the fungi world. As the world of fungi grows, so do the concepts we think with fungi. So, too, do our critical thinking abilities to think with fungi. How does anthropomorphism fit into our understanding of fungi? How are our values reflected in our understanding of science? How do the press, public, and science all influence each other? Is it good? Is it bad?