LA Climate Tech: Oct 9 - Oct 17
LA Climate Tech: Oct 9 - Oct 17
Clean Creatives meetup, Virtual Career Fair, Blue Hour at AltaSea, CIV:LAB’s Climate Fund awards and more!
Hi friends,
I am back from the wilderness of Montana to share with you an awesome line up of events happening this week in Los Angeles! Which ones are you going to? Here are our picks:
On Wednesday, dial in the 📎 LA Green Jobs - Virtual Career Fair to meet with hiring managers in the sustainability industry for the built environment.
Join 🌍 Clean Creatives on Thursday for their first ever LA meetup!
On Saturday, make your way over to AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles to attend 🌊 Blue Hour: Above & Below, featuring an incredible host committee with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bob Ballard, Sylvia Earle, Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau, and Barbara Stanton.
Next week, don’t miss the🍹 The Carbonauts' Sustainability Cocktails: on the east side: Tue, Oct 17.
As always, scroll down for the full list of upcoming events.
Cheers,
The Climate Tech Cities Team
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Community Shoutouts
CIV:LAB Climate Fund launches in LA County
Recently, at the LA Greentech Festival, CIV:LAB launched the LA County Climate Fund! CIV:LAB’s Climate Fund awards unrestricted one-time grants, from $10,000 to $100,000, to organizations (Nonprofits/NGOs, community-based organizations, government programs and initiatives, academic programs and initiatives, startups) working on place-based climate solutions. The fund specifically support projects and programs that focus on education, workforce development, and technology in the climate space. By equipping people with the knowledge, skills, and solutions to tackle climate change, their mission is to ensure a sustained positive impact together. Learn if your organization qualifies and attend one the the upcoming FAQ webinars.
Events This Week
🧵 VEGAN FASHION WEEK® - 5th Annual Fashion Show & Fundraising Gala: Mon, Oct 9
🎬 The Story of Everything Premier Screening Indigenous People Maui Fundraiser: Mon, Oct 9
📎 LA Green Jobs - Virtual Career Fair: Wed, Oct 11
⚡ Electrified Construction Coalition: Debunking Clean Construction Myths: Wed, Oct 11
🌐 Building Better Business: Inclusive by Design: Thu, Oct 12
🌍 Clean Creatives LA Meetup: Thu, Oct 12
🔌 AEE SoCal 2023 Annual Conference: Thu, Oct 12
🌞 La Kretz Innovation Campus (LKIC) Guided Tour: Thu, Oct 12th
🪴 Basics of California Native Plant Maintenance: Fri, Oct 13
🧼 Sustain LA Anniversary Celebration: Sat, Oct 14
🏖️ Project Save Our Surf Beach Clean Up: Sat, Oct 14
🌊 Blue Hour at AltaSea: Above & Below: Sat, Oct 14
🎥 SLAY Documentary Film Screening: Sun, Oct 15
Read on for more details about this week’s happenings and upcoming events this month
Upcoming Events
🍹 The Carbonauts' Sustainability Cocktails (Eastside): Tue, Oct 17
🥗 Sustainable Food in Motion: Food and Climate Change - Day 1: Tue, Oct 17
⛈️ Climate Disaster Preparedness 101: Wed, Oct 18
🥕 Sustainable Food in Motion: Food and Climate Change - Day 2: Thu, Oct 19
💧 USGBC-LA Thought Leadership Series: The Cost of Water: Thu, Oct 19
🌱 Sustainability Committee - Landfill Facility Tour: Fri, Oct 20
🌳 CMA Climate Champions Get-Together and Picture!: Fri, Oct 20
🌍 Day 1 of Climate Action Palooza at West Los Angeles College: Tue, Oct 24
🔌 LACI's 2028 Clean Energy Roadmap Release Press Event: Wed, Oct 25
🌿 Life Under the Spotlight: Lighting for Green Walls: Wed, Oct 25
🌴 Long Beach CAP Goals: Transit, Governance, and Building Electrification: Wed, Oct 25
🏛️ UCLA Architecture: Aleksandra Jaeschke, "No Trespassing Beyond This Point": Wed, Oct 25
🌍 Day 3: Climate Careers Conference: Thu, Oct 26
💬 Environmental Students Networking Reception: Thu, Oct 26
🏢 A+D Tour: (W)rapper with Eric Owen Moss Architects: Fri, Oct 27
⚖️ Climate Equity Series, 2023: Sat, Oct 28
🚗 Mobilize Summit 2023: Mon, Oct 30
Event Details
🧵 VEGAN FASHION WEEK® - 5th Annual Fashion Show & Fundraising Gala (LAFW)
When: Mon, Oct 9th from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Where: California Market Center, 155 East Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
Join us at the 5th Annual Vegan Fashion Week for a fusion of fashion and compassion. Indulge in sustainable and animal-friendly creations while supporting animal rights initiatives. Be part of the fashion revolution and shape a more conscious future!
🎬 The Story of Everything Premier Screening Indigenous People Maui Fundraiser
When: Mon, Oct 9th from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: Regal LA Live & 4DX, 1000 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
The Story of Everything is a theater performance turned film that explores the intersection between science, the environment, the arts, and mindfulness. It condenses 13.7 billion years into an hour and 45 minutes, presenting solutions for the health of the planet. The project incorporates poetry, dance, music, art, and special effects to answer the questions of where we come from and where we can go next.
📎 LA Green Jobs - Virtual Career Fair
When: Wed, Oct 11th from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: Online
Hello, green job seekers! We would like for you to join us for our LA Green Jobs: Virtual Career Fair brought to you by USGBC-LA. If you're looking for an opportunity to speak directly with hiring managers in the sustainability industry for the built environment, this is a great opportunity for you.
⚡ Electrified Construction Coalition: Debunking Clean Construction Myths
When: Wed, Oct 11th from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Where: Online
Please join the USGBC-LA Construction Committee, our Electrified Construction Coalition, & CALSTART to debunk clean construction myths! We will be joined by equipment users and manufacturers to talk about the realities and myths when it comes to electrifying construction equipment. The roundtable will focus on: mythbusting around battery life and charging infrastructure, electric construction equipment performance on rugged terrain. Hear from some of the leading manufacturers in the industry and everyday equipment users who have overcome transition challenges while deploying electric construction equipment!
🌐 Building Better Business: Inclusive by Design
When: Thu, Oct 12th from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Where: Pyrrha LA Flagship Store, 8315 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA
Join us for a panel discussion from B Corporation leaders centered on authentic integration of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) within their business operations. Attendees will learn about approaches to building authentic inclusive practices within their own businesses. Food and beverage will be provided.
🌍 Clean Creatives LA Meetup
When: Thu, Oct 12th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Lost Property Bar, 1704 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA
Connect with professionals working to create change and stop fossil fuel campaigns in the marketing, PR, and advertising industry, as well as Clean Creatives Executive Director Duncan Meisel! Event starts at 6 PM, and the first drink is on us! RSVP requested so we have enough space reserved.
🔌 AEE SoCal 2023 Annual Conference
When: Thu, Oct 12th from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: SoCalGas Energy Resource Center, 9240 Firestone Blvd. Downey, CA 90241
Let’s talk about clean and innovative energy solutions.
🌞 La Kretz Innovation Campus (LKIC) Guided Tour
When: Thu, Oct 12th from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Where: La Kretz Innovation Campus, 525 S Hewitt St Los Angeles, CA 90013
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s (LADWP) award-winning La Kretz Innovation Campus (LKIC) is a space where science, entrepreneurship, environmentalism, and policymaking merge to advance the development of a sustainable future that includes clean and abundant water supplies, a commitment to 100% renewable energy, and an inclusive green economy. Join LACI Staff for this public, guided tour of the facility and learn more about the: LKIC's LEED and WELL features, Customer Engagement Lab and Sustainable Living Lab (interactive exhibit area), Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI), Collaborative work and office spaces available at LKIC, Advanced Prototyping Center.
🪴 Basics of California Native Plant Maintenance with Anjali Berger
When: Fri, Oct 13th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Online
What are the unique needs of California native plants? Join us for this online overview class to learn about the basics of California native plant maintenance. You will learn about watering, pruning, dormancy, biodiversity, and receive resources to support your ongoing care.
🧼 Sustain LA Anniversary Celebration
When: Sat, Oct 14th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Sustain LA, 5214 Monte Vista StreetLos Angeles, CA, 90042
Join us in celebrating 5 years of Sustain LA’s refill station! What to expect: skillet and whisk cold brew samples, Love & Snow meet the maker and demo, giveaways, double points and community, wine and celebration - all day!
🏖️ Project Save Our Surf Beach Clean Up
When: Sat, Oct 14th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Where: Santa Monica Beach Tower 26, 2559 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA
Join Project Save Our Surf for a fun afternoon of music and refreshments cleaning the beach. Buckets and gloves provided. Connect with others in Los Angeles supporting the environment. Also partnering with Project Pop Drop to collect items for the homeless.
🌊 Blue Hour at AltaSea: Above & Below
When: Sat, Oct 14th from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, 2451 Signal Street, Los Angeles, CA
An exhibition curated by Kim Abeles featuring installation, ceramics, video, glass, photography, sound, and painting by over twenty artists. From global to local, creators and innovators chronicle the vision of a Blue Economy, telling the stories of the ocean, the humanity of those devoted to its preservation and future. Blue Hour supports AltaSea’s Project Blue, which offers students a voice in supporting LA as the center of the Blue Economy through education, career opportunity, and access to arts and culture.
🎥 SLAY Film Screening
When: Sun, Oct 15th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: SAG-AFTRA, 5757 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
SLAY Film Documentary Screening: Explore the hidden realities of the fashion industry and the impact of wearing animals. Unveil the truth behind fur, leather, and wool production, and join the conversation on fashion, ethics, and sustainability. Culinary delight and panel discussion included. Free tickets available.