Ongoing

Nightlife: California Academy of Sciences

Every Thursday, the Academy is transformed into a lively venue filled with music, provocative science, mingling, and cocktails, for visitors 21 and older. Activities and performers change week to week.  See their website for program details.

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.

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 sustainability 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.

September 27, 2008 Nationwide

National Day of Action: Green Jobs Now

Green Jobs Now is a National Day of Action that will empower everyday people to stage hundreds of grassroots events throughout the country.  There will be a special focus on low-income communities, communities of color and indigenous people. This will send a message to our leaders that, when it comes to creating green jobs for a more sustainable economy, PEOPLE ARE READY!  Join Green For All, 1Sky, and the We Campaign for this dynamic call to action.  For more details, visit the website today.

October 1, 2008

Energy Seminar with Professor Mark Jacobson, Stanford University

The Woods Institute for the Environment at Stanford University brings a diverse array of professors and other energy experts together for weekly energy seminars.  From sustainable design to the new geopolitics of energy, each seminar promises a detailed lecture and in depth conversation.  On October 1, Professor Mark Jacobson will give a comprehensive review of our energy solutions in a seminar entitled:  Evaluation of Proposed Energy Solutions to Climate Change, Air Pollution, and Energy Security.  For additional details on this and future seminars, see the website here.

October 17 - 19, 2008

2008 Bioneers Conference, San Rafael, CA

The Bioneers Conference is an acclaimed leading-edge forum where you can see tomorrow today: a future environment of hope. Social and scientific innovators focus on breakthrough solutions inspired by nature and human ingenuity. These visionaries are already creating a healthy, equitable, diverse and beautiful world, our legacy for future generations and the web of life on which our lives depend. Here you can connect with hundreds or thousands of engaged folks making a real difference. For more details, visit the website today.

October 23-24, 2008

A Viable Marine Renewable Energy Industry: Solutions to Legal, Economic, and Policy Challenges, Roger Williams University

This two-day Symposium will explore means to achieve a viable marine renewable energy industry for the United States with a focus on offshore wind, hydrokinetics (wave, current and tidal), and ocean thermal energy conversion. Its panels will discuss a range of solutions for the nascent U.S. marine renewable energy sector's current legal, economic and policy challenges.  The Symposium's goal will be to quantify means of supporting a marine renewable energy industry, while addressing local, tribal, state, federal and public needs related to the protection, conservation, and management of our marine resources, as well as co-existing with the many uses of the marine environment.   The 11th Hour Project is proud to support this timely convening.  For more information, please visit the website here.

November 16 - 19, 2008

2008 Behavior, Energy and Climate Change Conference

We can visualize a sustainable future - how do we get there?  The 2008 Behavior, Energy and Climate Change Conference is the second annual conference focused on understanding the nature of individual and organizational behavior and decision making and using that knowledge to accelerate our transition to an energy-efficient and low carbon economy. The 2008 BECC Conference builds on the overwhelming success of the first BECC Conference in 2007, during which over 500 participants discussed successful policy and program strategies, shared important research findings, and built dynamic new networks and collaborations.  The 11th Hour Project is proud to support this timely convening.

November 18 - 19, 2008

Governors' Global Climate Summit

The Global Climate Summit will bring key world leaders to the drawing board to discuss new and creative ideas to combat climate change and create an alliance of states, provinces and regional governments to implement those solutions. The new global agreement emerging from the U.N. talks, culminating with a meeting to be held in Copenhagen in December, 2009, will be stronger and more sustainable due to the work of the dedicated leaders participating in the Governors' Global Climate Summit.  For more information, see the Summit's website here.

Feb 27 - March 2, 2009

Power Shift 2009

At Power Shift 2009, more than 10,000 young people will converge on DC for three days of training, strategy and action. Demonstrating a unified movement, these young people will hold our elected officials accountable. 11th Hour is proud to support this dynamic event. For more information, see the Power Shift 09 website here.

March 23, 2009

Equinox III: Vote Solar's Third Annual Fundraiser and Party, San Francisco

Come and celebrate the Vernal Equinox - when light begins to outshine the dark.  Vote Solar, a dynamic nonprofit working to bring solar energy to the mainstream, holds their third annual fundraiser on this symbolic day.  As a proud sponsor of this event, we invite you to visit their website today. Advance tickets are a necessity and can be purchased here.

April 2 - 3, 2009

Turning the Tide, Institute at Golden Gate

On April 2-3, 2009, the Institute at the Golden Gate will hold its premier signature program, Turning the Tide. This prominent event will bring together scientists, CEOs, philanthropists, youth activists, venture capitalists, nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs.

Turning the Tide will spotlight risk takers and their bold actions, feature interviews of influential thought leaders and their views of the possible and forge new connections among the many individuals dedicated to a sustainable future for our planet. The 11th Hour Project is proud to sponsor this inaugural event. For more information or to watch the live webcast, see the website here.

April 15, 2009

Planet Forward, PBS stations nationwide

"Planet Forward" is an innovative, viewer-driven program that debuts on the web first and then moves to television, in a primetime PBS special on April 15th (check local listings for exact show times) just a week ahead of Earth Day, and then moves back to the web. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning CNN veteran Frank Sesno, Planet Forward is driven by the power of ideas, as citizens make their case for what they think about the nation's energy future.

The discussion starts online, then builds to a new kind of television show, which in turn drives the online conversation. It's web to television and back again. An ongoing conversation driven by issues, made possible by new and creative media technologies.

The Planet Forward Web site will revolve around citizen and expert submissions, reflecting a wide range of interests, expertise and opinion. The 11th Hour Project is proud to sponsor this innovative program.  For more details see the Planet Forward Web site here.

June 29-30, 2009

International Climate Stewardship Solutions Conference

The Internationl Climate Stewardship Solutions Conference is focused on proactive solutions, especially related to the Northern Plains region of the United States. It aims to discuss international strategies and policies that have been succesful in combatting climate change as well as achieving economic success. The 11th Hour Project is proud to sponsor sustainable food and beverage at this event.

September 21, 2009 San Francisco

What's The Economy for Anyway? The Commonwealth Club

On September 21st The Commonwealth Club is hosting a panel entitled "What's the economy for anyway?". The panel will look at the economy through lenses such as the environment, health, happiness and more. The panel consists of Dave Batker, Colin Beaven, and Annie Leonard . The panel will be moderated by Chip Giller of Grist, and is sponsored by The !!th Hour Project.

October 15, 2009 San Francisco

Redefining Growth: Build it Green, The Commonwealth Club

When it comes to pollution, it's easy to blame cars, but our buildings alone are responsible for nearly half of our nation's greenhouse gas emissions, according to some estimates. That's why many people believe that successfully combating global climate change requires innovative land-use planning and structuring our cities to remove buildings as energy wasters. Mazria, the innovator behind the Architecture 2030 approach, has a plan for greener construction and better energy efficiency; and renowned urban designer and architect Calthorpe has mapped out the opportunities and costs of our options to green our cities. The 11th Hour Project is proud to sponsor this event.  For tickets, please click here.