The Impact Sourcing Challenge is a pioneering initiative focused on increasing employment and career development opportunities for disadvantaged workers through impact sourcing. Aimed at

The Impact Sourcing Challenge is a pioneering initiative focused on increasing employment and career development opportunities for disadvantaged workers through impact sourcing. Aimed at responsible businesses, it seeks to transform lives via procurement and hiring practices, representing the largest official commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goal 8.

Developed by the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition (GISC), a collaboration of leading companies, the Challenge builds more inclusive global supply chains. For further details, visit gisc.bsr.org.

The Green Growth Summit 2022 will convene Environment, Climate, and Energy Ministers, MEPs, and business leaders to address the critical crossroads of climate action and energy security.

The Green Growth Summit 2022 will convene Environment, Climate, and Energy Ministers, MEPs, and business leaders to address the critical crossroads of climate action and energy security. Discussions will focus on delivering the 'Fit for 55 Package' and REPowerEU Plan, while enhancing the EU's international leadership in accelerating the global energy transition. The event will also mark the launch of CLG Europe’s flagship report on successfully delivering the European Green Deal.

Key participants include federal ministers from Austria and Germany, state secretaries from Finland, EU ambassadors, European Parliament committee chairs, and directors from DG CLIMA, UN Global Compact, WWF, and various industry leaders.

As Portland revitalizes its Old Town/Chinatown, a neighborhood home to two National Historic Districts, there is renewed interest in preserving its architecture and reusing historic buildings.

As Portland revitalizes its Old Town/Chinatown, a neighborhood home to two National Historic Districts, there is renewed interest in preserving its architecture and reusing historic buildings. This panel will address the challenges of redeveloping these structures, explore better financial tools and incentives, suggest in-fill considerations, and discuss streamlining processes to attract private investment and restore buildings to full service.

Speakers include Brian Emerick (Emerick Architects), Julie Garver (Innovative Housing), Jeff Joslin (City and County of San Francisco), Peggy Moretti (Restore Oregon), and Ethan Seltzer (Portland State University). Chet Orloff (Pamplin International Collection of Art) will moderate the discussion.

Goal 8 aims for sustained, inclusive economic growth, full employment, and decent work for all. Companies across the global B Corp Movement are actively working to make this a

Goal 8 aims for sustained, inclusive economic growth, full employment, and decent work for all. Companies across the global B Corp Movement are actively working to make this a reality.

This initiative is part of the "17 Days for 17 Goals" campaign, where B Lab showcases how the B Corp movement aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and contributes to the 2030 agenda. For more insights, follow their content series: bcorporation.net/17-days-17-goals.

The American Southwest grapples with complex water issues, from prolonged drought to flash floods, prompting questions about water rights, equitable sharing, and diverse cultural

The American Southwest grapples with complex water issues, from prolonged drought to flash floods, prompting questions about water rights, equitable sharing, and diverse cultural perspectives.

Join the Natural History Institute for an in-person screening of the "Parched" documentary, featuring comments from curator Julie Comnick and producer Jane Marks. The film chronicles the creation of the "Parched: The Art of Water in the Southwest" exhibit.

This exhibit explores water complexities amid climate change and increasing demands. Nine regional artists, guided by scientists and advocates, spent a year creating original art pieces that reflect the conflicting demands on water for agriculture, recreation, households, and nature.

The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted women and minorities in the workforce. As we plan for recovery, how can we build an inclusive, green economy that ensures climate resilience and

The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted women and minorities in the workforce. As we plan for recovery, how can we build an inclusive, green economy that ensures climate resilience and leaves no one behind?

Join a discussion on this vital topic with Julian Brave NoiseCat (Data for Progress), Julie Pullen (Jupiter Intelligence), and Alicia Seiger (Stanford University). This program is generously underwritten by Bank of the West.

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New_ Public is a home for those envisioning a diverse, community-serving, and anti-oppressive tech future. We connect thinkers, builders, designers, and technologists to share inspiration and

New_ Public is a home for those envisioning a diverse, community-serving, and anti-oppressive tech future. We connect thinkers, builders, designers, and technologists to share inspiration and create better digital public spaces.

It's a newsletter, magazine, and community, supported by Civic Signals. Stay updated on public-spirited tech by signing up for our dispatch: newpublic.substack.com.

This panel will address challenges in redeveloping historic buildings within Portland's Old Town Chinatown, an area home to two National Historic Districts. It will explore financial tools,

This panel will address challenges in redeveloping historic buildings within Portland's Old Town Chinatown, an area home to two National Historic Districts. It will explore financial tools, incentives, and streamlined processes to attract private investment and restore these vital structures.

Speakers include Brian Emerick (Emerick Architects), Julie Garver (Innovative Housing), Jeff Joslin (City and County of San Francisco), Peggy Moretti (Restore Oregon), and Ethan Seltzer (Portland State University). Chet Orloff (Pamplin International Collection of Art & History) will moderate.

Published on June 24, 2014, by the City Club of Portland.

A global surge in youth climate action is influencing governments, yet its impact on industry, fossil fuel interests, and administrations that downplay climate change remains uncertain. Can this

A global surge in youth climate action is influencing governments, yet its impact on industry, fossil fuel interests, and administrations that downplay climate change remains uncertain. Can this new generation drive meaningful change?

Join student activists Isha Clarke and Sarah Goody, alongside Julia Olson (Our Children's Trust), Ben Wessel (NextGen America), and Morissa Zuckerman (Sunrise Movement, Bay Area). They will discuss the future of climate activism.