CCL Mid Atlantic Regional Conference

Climate Actions can be hard given the scope of the problem, but working together to bridge various communities to advance climate solutions can be fun and empowering. We'll bring together students, staffers on the Hill, climate communication specialists, and climate scientists who are learning along with the rest of us to practice effective climate advocacy across the diversity that is America.

From informative workshops, to networking and socializing opportunities, to reflective time via healing circles, our conference will help you build bridges to expand your climate community.

Things you'll learn at our conference:

• How to bridge your career and climate work
• How to foster alliances with other organizations
• How to influence others through storytelling and media
• How to use AI for more successful lobbying

Agenda:

Saturday, February 22

Sustainability tours of the GWU campus at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 p.m. followed by social gatherings in DC

Sunday, February 23

8:00 — Registration and hot beverages

8:30 — Welcome, logistics & CCL national updates

9:00 — Plenary: Building Community in an Era of Stolen Focus

9:50 — Break

10:00 — Breakout Session 1: (a) Activating Friends and Family Through Narratives; (b) Healing Circle; (c) Climate Advocate Training

11:00 — Break

11:20 — Breakout Session 2: (a) Intelligent Advocacy: How to Elevate Your Lobbying Game with AI; (b) Healing Circle; (c) Climate Advocacy Training (cont'd)

12:20 — Lunch (provided with registration)

1:30 — Breakout Session 3: (a) Bridging Careers and Climate Work; (b) Multigenerational Media for Climate Work; (c) Action Hour

2:30 — Break

2:40 — Breakout Session 4: (a) Bridging Communities to Lobby State and Local Government; (b) Bridging Regional Partners

3:40 — Break

4:00 — Closing Session

5:00 — Adjourn

Tranportation and parking:

We encourage you to travel to the event as sustainably as possible! Regional rail lines including Amtrak connect with the DC Metro subway system at Union Station. The Metro stop closest to the conference venue is Foggy Bottom (Orange, Blue, Silver Lines) at 23rd and I Streets. The nearest Red Line stops are Farragut North (.6 miles) or Dupont Circle (.7 miles). The area is also served by multiple Metrobus routes. The nearest Capital Bikeshare station is at 21st and I.

Paid parking may be available in the garage below the USC; the entrance is on H Street between 21st and 22nd. There are also public garages under the nearby Science & Engineering Hall (access from H Street between 22nd and 23rd) or the Law Learning Center (access from 21st or 20th Streets between F and G Streets. All parking garages are ADA compliant and have charging stations for EVs.

Overnight accommodations:

Accommodations for Saturday night are available at the State Plaza Hotel at a special group rate of $149.00 + 15.95% tax for a room with a king or two queen beds. Most rooms are also equipped with a kitchenette. — this rate is available through January 31. Breakfast is available for an additional cost at the hotel's Garden Cafe beginning at 7:00 a.m. Parking is available at the hotel on a first come-first served basis for $50 per night, with in/out privileges. The State Plaze Hotel is located at 2117 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20037.

For more information:

Please contact Sabrina Fu at [email protected]

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