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Confronting the Climate Crisis: Global Solutions, Local Action
Friday, April 29, 2022 | In-Person Event | ASEAN Auditorium, Cabot Center
160 Packard Avenue, Medford MA 02155 | Tufts University, Medford/Somerville Campus
Please register using the green "register" button on the right.
Join U.S. Senator Ed Markey, White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy, AG81 and leading environmental experts for a special multi-event Massachusetts Climate Summit called Confronting the Climate Crisis: Global Solutions, Local Action.
Schedule of Events:
12:30 p.m. ET *Doors Open & Check-In*
Note: If you are parking at Dowling Garage, please allow 8-10 minutes to park
and walk to the Cabot Center. Signs and green balloons will mark the path from
the garage to the venue.
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET Plenary Session with Senator Markey & Gina McCarthy
- Ed Markey, U.S. Senator
- Gina McCarthy, AG81, White House National Climate Advisor
- Tony Monaco, Tufts University President
- Rachel Kyte, Dean, The Fletcher School at Tufts University
2:00 - 2:30 p.m. ET Breakout Panel I: Clean Energy & Equitable Job Creation
- Ryan Dings, COO & General Counsel, Greentown Labs
- Kerry Bowie, Executive Director, Browning the Green Space
- Mindy Lubber, CEO & President, Ceres
- Darlene Lombos, Executive Secretary-Treasury, Greater Boston Labor Council
- Kelly Sims Gallagher, Professor of Energy and Environmental Policy;
Co-Director of the Center of International Environment & Resource Policy;
Director of the Climate Policy Lab at The Fletcher School at Tufts University
2:30 - 3:00 p.m. ET Breakout Panel II: Movement Building & Organizing for Climate Action
- Sara Arman, Health Equity Corps Coordinator, GreenRoots, Inc.
- Cabell Eames, Political Director, Better Future Project and 350 Massachusetts
- Andrea Nyamekye, Associate Director, Neighbor to Neighbor
- Sophie Leggett, Sunrise Northeastern
- Sophie Leggett, Sunrise Northeastern
All above events will take place in ASEAN Auditorium in the Cabot Center and are open to the Tufts and Greater Boston communities for in-person attendance. This event is hosted by U.S. Senator Ed Markey, and Tufts University's Office of Government & Community Relations, the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life and the Center of International Environment & Resources Policy (CIERP) at The Fletcher School.
HEALTH & SAFETY: The community’s safety is our top priority. Please note that, per Tufts University policy, all participants must be fully vaccinated (including boosters) to attend events in-person. Proof of vaccination may be checked upon entry, and masks are required indoors at all times in compliance with the University's COVID-19 policies and guidelines.
ACCESSIBILITY: The Cabot Intercultural Center is equipped with accessible bathrooms and entrances. Visit this interactive map to locate handicap parking spots at Tufts and other campus accessibility information.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: The Tufts Medford campus is easily accessible via public transportation. Find directions here. The Cabot Center is approximately a 15-minute walk from Davis Square.
PARKING INFORMATION: We recommend parking at the Dowling Hall Garage located at 419 Boston Avenue in Medford. The gate will automatically open upon approach or it may already be open. Park in any available spot and take the elevator up to the 7th floor. Exit through the Dowling lobby onto the open-air bridge and walk through the parking lot until you reach the academic quad. Take a right and walk along the path until you reach Packard Avenue at the end of the quad. Turn left onto Packard Avenue and follow the sidewalk until you reach the Cabot Intercultural Center (The Fletcher School), the large brick building with flags out front. Enter through the main entrance. Parking rates apply and can be paid at payment kiosks located in Dowling Garage. Signs and green balloons will help direct you from Dowling to the Cabot Center.
Registration
Opens Apr 11, 2022 12:00am
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Requirement Details
Visitors to campus must follow Tufts University masking guidelines and be up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations (including a booster) at the time of the event. Please be prepared to show proof of vaccination. Masks must be worn indoors at all times unless actively eating or drinking. Learn more about Tufts' COVID-19 policies: https://coronavirus.tufts.edu/
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