Economic Development, Environmental, Energy, and Port Authorities Gather at NY Climate Week on UN World Maritime Day
SEATTLE: On Thursday, Sept. 25, more than 70 leaders in non-profit, energy, government, philanthropy, investing and maritime will gather for a robust discussion on how ports are powering and leading a climate-positive future. Moderator Johannah Christensen, CEO of Global Maritime Forum, will lead a panel of experts as they discuss energy innovation, regulatory challenges and pathways, resilient infrastructure, and a future economy bolstered by a sustainable blue/green workforce. Allyson Browne, Founder & CEO, HACC will serve as MC for the day.
Former WA Governor and Presidential candidate Jay Inslee will deliver keynote remarks to open the day, and Port of Seattle Commissioner Ryan Calkins will close the session. Thursday’s half-day session, jointly developed by the Port of Seattle and the High Ambition Climate Collective, is a critical cross-industry gathering of representatives from the public, private, and non-profit sectors focused on upscaling innovations to industry best practices that grow the green economy. The forum includes a keynote, an expert panel discussion, and conversations designed to seed partnerships and frame out actionable next steps.
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PORT POWERHOUSE @ CLIMATE WEEK NYC
When: Thursday, September 25, 8:30a.m. – 11:30a.m. Eastern Standard Time
Where: In person in Midtown NYC or Online via ZOOM (link here)
What: Join the Port of Seattle and HACC to explore how ports are powering a climate-positive future with energy innovation, resilient infrastructure, and a sustainable blue/green economy.
Participants must register in advance at https://luma.com/7hdx0lw7
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About the Port of Seattle
Founded in 1911 by a vote of the people as a special purpose government, the Port of Seattle’s mission is to promote economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner. The Port owns and operates Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Fishermen’s Terminal — home of the North Pacific fishing fleet — and public marinas. The Port also owns two cruise ship terminals, a grain terminal, real estate assets, and marine cargo terminals through its partnership in The Northwest Seaport Alliance. Port of Seattle operations support nearly 205,000 jobs and more than $12 billion in wages throughout the region. Over the next 12 years, the Port’s Century Agenda seeks to create an additional 100,000 jobs through economic growth while becoming the nation’s leading green and energy-efficient port.
About High Ambition Climate Collective
High Ambition Climate Collective (HACC) is bringing together policymakers, industry partners and community leaders to build enduring power for climate action and system change at critical energy nexus points. Through research, education and capacity-building, we foster collaborative forums to help policymakers take action towards a climate-positive future.