Co-sponsored by Hood College

Mobilize Frederick’s Inaugural Annual Climate Summit

Saturday, May 6, 2023  —  9 AM to 4 PM

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OPENING REMARKS

Hood College President Andrea Chapdelaine

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

County Executive Jessica Fitzwater

Mayor Michael O’Connor

Michael C. Powell (Commissioner, Climate Change Commission; co-chair of the Mitigation Working Group of the Commission; attorney, Gordon Feinblatt law firm, Energy & Environmental practice group)

 

The theme of this year’s summit is “Mobilizing All of Us” and will focus on the four organizing principles outlined in the Climate Response and Resilience Report:

• Conserve as much as possible

• Electrify everything

• Preserve and restore nature

• Build for the future

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In addition, there will be two hot topics presented:

• Accelerating Green Investment in Frederick County: Could a Green Bank Work?

• Green Schools in Frederick County

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There will be opportunities throughout the day for attendees to ask questions and share information about climate impacts. To wrap up the day, we will have a panel discussion with community leaders.

 

An exhibit hall is also available for showcasing innovations and solutions by public- and private-sector organizations.

 

The conference will be held at Hood’s 400 seat Hodson Auditorium in Rosenstock Hall. Lunch and sponsor and nonprofit group displays will be in neighboring Whitaker Hall.

 

This event is open to all members of the public and there is no charge for admission, but registration is required. Lunches will be catered by Hood College and can be ordered when registering for the event.