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Policy for the People

Friday, Sep 29

National politics got you down? We have good news. Real policy change is happening at the local level. Join us for concrete examples of statewide, county and city initiatives related to climate change, clean energy and water quality. Leave with inspiration, information and tools to help you and your students engage in meaningful, local policy change.


Speakers from UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, California Coastal Commission, California Coastkeeper Alliance and much more. 
 

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The Green Ambassadors Institute -  the learning lab and professional development incubator of Environmental Charter Schools - invites K-12 educators, university partners, community leaders and policymakers to join us for three-day long summits that explore best practices in environmental education, service learning and urban sustainability. Read more...

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