The Bay Agenda: Climate Action in an Uncertain Environment

We live in one of the most environmentally progressive regions in one of the most climate-conscious states. Still, radical changes in federal policies could kneecap policies to confront climate change through better buildings, transportation infrastructure, and food systems. 

Leaders from the public and private sector will join us to discuss how they’re preparing for the next four years. We’ll ask:

• How far can changing federal policies impact local and state efforts to reduce carbon emissions, adapt to a changing climate, and protect biodiversity? 
• What are public and private sector actors doing to protect progress and push for a more equitable and inclusive climate movement? 
• How might changes in federal policy impact efforts to protect the Bay Area’s public spaces and biodiversity?

Attendees will learn about key local and state efforts to keep focused on climate change    – and how they can best participate.

Panelists Include

Eddie Ahn is an attorney and the executive director of Brightline Defense, a San Francisco–based environmental justice nonprofit. In addition to his nonprofit work, he has served as president of the San Francisco Commission on the Environment as well as a commissioner on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and Bay Conservation and Development Commission. In 2021, Eddie was inducted into the State of California’s Clean Energy Hall of Fame for his work in equity and clean energy. He is also a self-taught artist who has created ADVOCATE, a graphic memoir published by Penguin Random House in 2024.

Davina Hurt is an attorney and public servant dedicated to advancing climate justice, clean air policy, consumer protection and environmental sustainability. She serves on the California Air Resources Board and chairs the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. She was the mayor of Belmont, California, from 2018-2019. Davina is a public policy board member of Veloz, a public-private nonprofit driving advancing zero-emission vehicles. She holds a J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law, studied at the International Institute in Human Rights at the University of Strasbourg, and earned a B.A. from Baylor University.

Annie Burke is the executive director of TOGETHER Bay Area, a regional coalition of organizations collaborating for climate resilience and equity. She also serves as co-chair of California's 30x30 Partnership Coordination Committee and on the management board of the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture. She co-designed a first-of-its-kind program called Right Relations which focuses on Native American Tribal relations in conservation. Annie has a masters in organization development from University of San Francisco and a B.A. in psychology from Denison University. She was recently named a 2025 Local Hero by the Bay Nature magazine. 

There is a $10 - $20 sliding scale suggested donation for this event. Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds. We're hosting this gathering to help inform the electorate.

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📍 220 Montgomery St., San Francisco, 2 blocks from BART/MUNI
🚪 Doors open at 6:00
🗣️ Program begins at 7:00
🍕 Free snacks
🍷 Refreshments for donation (and KALW members get their first one on the house)
🆓 The event is free with an RSVP — and you are welcome to donate what you want

Please note:

• The event space is just to the left of the main entrance to the Mills Building at 220 Montgomery Street
• We recommend taking BART/MUNI, exiting at Montgomery, and walking two blocks north
• Ride-shares can drop off and pick up directly in front of the venue
• If you drive, there are several garages within two blocks of the event location

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