July 24, 2008 San Francisco

A Conversation with Van Jones and Senator Darrell Steinberg, The Commonwealth Club

Could "green-collar" jobs clean the "dirty-energy economy" and lift people out of poverty? In the past, job creation and protecting the environment have been, some say, mutually exclusive. But in 2007, the Green Jobs Act and the founding of Green for All, an organization that focuses on green job training, marked the beginning of a movement to redefine economic growth. Is it possible to reconcile these historic opposites? Senator Steinberg and Green for All founder Van Jones talk about green economic development and its potential.  The 11th Hour Project is proud to support this timely and inspired event presented by Commonwealth Club's INFORUM - the leading platform for the open and controversial discussion of issues relevant to people ages 21 - 35 in the Bay Area.  For tickets and additional details, visit the Club's website here.

September 27, 2008 San Francisco

Grand Reopening: California Academy of Sciences

The transformed California Academy of Sciences includes sustainable features that blend the beauty of architecture with the park's natural setting. The innovative design has already gained international recognition as a cultural icon.  The 11th Hour Project is proud to support the evolution of the Academy from a world class museum to a model of sustainabiility in which the "big picture" of our changing natural world and our place within it can be seen throughout this dynamic setting.  Stay tuned for more details.  Visit the Academy's website here.

April 17-18, 2008

2008 Yale Conference of Governors on Climate Change

This conference will confront the present climate challenge, and envision a new future. In particular, this conference will recognize those governors who have demonstrated global leadership in addressing climate change and also provide these leaders with an opportunity to exchange ideas and chart a forward path on state, national, and international action. The event will include both an exclusive forum for private discussion among the governors as well as an open plenary session to give participants the opportunity to address the media, policymakers, students, and the world. The 11th Hour Project is proud to be a sponsor of this important convening. For more information, see here.  Watch speeches by Dr. Rajendra K. Pachauri and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger here.

April 29, 2008

Gulf of the Farallones, First Biennial Ocean Climate Summit

Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary addresses climate change impacts within the San Francisco Bay Area's coast and ocean environment through fostering awareness, advocating solutions, and promoting action amongst the public and private sector in order to build ecosystem resilience and sustainability.

In order to further this mission, the Marine Sanctuary will convene a summit to bring together agencies, non-profit organizations, scientists, policy advisors, educators, and private businesses to: 1) promote partnerships to address climate change in the Bay Area coast and ocean environment; and 2) develop strategies for an Action Plan to establish the "Climate Solutions Initiative" for the Bay Area marine environment. 11th Hour Project is proud to be a sponsor of this inaugural event.

April 30 - May 1, 2008

Energy Crossroads 2008, Stanford University

Now in its second year, student-led Energy Crossroads brings together the world's experts dedicated to a clean, secure, and prosperous energy future. Building on the momentum from 2007, this year's conference will focus on the international markets for renewable fuels. 11th Hour is proud to support Energy Crossroads in their mission to bring tomorrow's solutions to an increasingly diverse and international audience.  For more information, see here.