Upcoming Webinars

 
Webinars, office hours, and learning opportunities to attend and share with your networks.
Community Infrastructure Center (CIC) Community of Practice Calls
 
April 14, May 12, June 9
 
For our April Community of Practice call, panelists will discuss state-specific funding and financing programs, including CPACE, rebates, and other incentives. Panelists include Colin Bishopp of Allectrify, Jeff Coleman of Eli Technologies, Ben Smith of US EPA, and Brian Lips of NC Clean Energy Technology Center. Please reach out to Savannah Richardson at srichardson@milkeninstitute.org with any questions.
Join the Minnesota Climate Advisory Council Meeting
 
April 15 @ 10a CT
 
The advisory council is comprised of up to 15 members appointed by the Governor, including civic and community leaders and individuals with experience in business, agriculture, conservation, and environmental protection. The advisory council works together with the Climate Change Subcabinet to identify policies and strategies to reduce climate pollution and prepare Minnesota for the impacts of climate change.
 
The public is invited to join the advisory council’s next virtual meeting on Tuesday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to noon. Read the meeting agenda here.
Local Voices, Global Impact: Municipal Governments Leading Climate Conversations
April 15 @ 1pm CT
 
City and county governments have long been at the forefront of climate action. Increasingly, local government leaders recognize that climate communication is a vital strategy. How do they listen to their communities? How do they frame climate action to resonate across diverse communities? How can behavior change campaigns scale the impact? What strategies help them turn constituent feedback into tangible progress? Join the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC) for a discussion on the critical role of local leadership in driving climate communication.
Environmental Protection Network (EPN) Bi-Weekly Office Hours
 
April 23 / May 14 & 28
 
Register to join Environmental Protection Network's office hours to hear live updates on federal funding, in-depth discussions on financial and programmatic compliance and other key topics, Q&A, and the chance to connect with other grantees. 
 
Webinars/Office Hours: Held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 11:30 AM -1:00 PM CST.

The Law on the Line: MN Legal Experts on Democracy's Best Defense
 
April 30 @ 12p CT
 
Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) is gathering the state’s forefront legal experts to discuss how to utilize the the law in Minnesota to protect our environment and our rights. Join MCEA’s Chief Legal Officer Leigh Currie, Minnesota’s Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Legal Director Jess Braverman of Gender Justice. Moderated by MCEA CEO Kathryn Hoffman, this discussion will leave you feeling more informed and empowered.
MMB Federal Funds Call Bi-Weekly Updates
 
April 23, May 7 & 21 @ 12p CT
 
 
Please join MMB’s Federal Funds Implementation Team for a bi-weekly update on federal funds. Each week will highlight a specific topic or policy area and include time for group discussion.
View all past slides
 
Extreme Heat Adaptation in Indigenous Communities Series
 
May 13, June 17, July 15 5-6:30p CT
 
 
The Desert Research Institute, in partnership with the Climate Science Alliance, the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals and CNNCTS, is hosting a webinar series to explore innovative adaptation strategies at the household, community, and regional/policy levels. Panelists include: Indigenous leaders, researchers, and climate experts as they share solutions and insight on extreme heat impacts and adaptation strategies.
Household-Level Solutions
May 13th, 2025 3:00 - 4:30 PM PST
Community-Level Solutions
June 17th, 2025 3:00 - 4:30 PM PST
Regional Solutions
July 15th, 2025 3:00 - 4:30 PM PST
 

Past Recordings

 
(Recorded 4/10/2025)
EPA's Climate Rollbacks and How States Can Fill the Gaps
 
Climate XChange’s experts shared which policies the EPA is targeting and what states can do to fill the gaps left by the agency’s changing direction. Our expert panel included Janet McCabe, former Deputy Administrator for the U.S. EPA and the policy and program team from Climate XChange.
(Recorded: 2/26/2025)
Update on Current Status of Direct Pay & How to Share Stories
 
Co-hosted by: The Sustainable Cities Fund (SCF), Atlas Public Policy, the Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN), Climate Mayors, and C40 Cities are collaborating alongside Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG), World Resources Institute (WRI), and the Lighthouse Cohort. Track and visualize the uptake of Direct Pay by public entities and get the latest updates. (recorded 2/26/2025)
(Recorded: 2/12/2025)
Financial Management Best Practices: Compliance Toolkit for Recipients & Subrecipients
 
Co-hosted by: Environmental Protection Network, Groundworks USA, L4GG, and NRDC.