Other Events

As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 50th anniversary approaches, this conference at American University in Washington, DC will consider EPA's role in leading the nation and the world in meeting future environmental challenges. Attend in person or by live streaming.

This three-day event in Madison, WI, will focus on established and emerging issues related to practical climate adaptation solutions. It's known as a great resource for finding story ideas and meeting scientists, agency staff, citizens and more. On Tuesday, April 23, Concurrent Session 3, "Overcoming Flood Amnesia: How Two Cities and Two States Are Becoming Resilient," is organized by SEJ member Penny Loeb.

This free webinar, starting at 9:00 a.m. EST, is planned around the launch of the Arcus Foundation’s report, State of the Apes: Infrastructure Development and Ape Conservation. World Bank and conservationist experts will discuss prevention and mitigation of infrastructure-related harm to local communities, biodiversity and critical habitats. Can't make it? A replay of the video will be available after the event.

This annual event in San Diego provides an opportunity for an international audience to learn about the achievements of the current Kyoto Prize Laureates and to discuss the relationship between their accomplishments and the common quest for peace and harmony in our world. The lectures are open to the public at no charge. Journalists can apply by Feb 28, 2019 for a Kyoto Prize Journalism Fellowship to learn about the latest Kyoto Prize laureates and their work through lectures, workshops and access to the laureates themselves.

Journalists: Interested in covering a developing story on water contamination? Denmark (S.C.) Citizens for Safe Water is organizing an event including mass water distribution to the citizens of Denmark, free food trucks and celebrity speakers. 

The theme of the 10th WEEC, taking place in Bangkok, Thailand, is Local Knowledge, Communication and Global Connectivity. In addition, various other arguments relevant to environmental education, divided into eight thematic niches, will be addressed.

As the Wilson Center celebrates its 50th anniversary, the Environmental Change and Security Program marks water’s central role in our work at a special event highlighting innovative approaches to water, health, and security. Watch the event live online, Nov 28, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., as we take stock on the 1st year of the 1st U.S. Global Water Strategy; explore new research and practice on water, peace, and conflict; and highlight the centrality of water to global prosperity.

The schedule for this event in Katowice, Poland includes the 24th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 24), the 14th session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP 14) and the third part of the first session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement (CMA 1.3). Media must apply for accreditation by the Nov 26 deadline.