Safeguarding Idaho’s Economy in a Changing Climate is a two-day summit about Idaho’s changing climate designed to explore market-based solutions for safeguarding Idaho’s economy, health, landscape and lifestyle.
NWCC
Please plan to join us at the
Northwest Climate Conference (NWCC)
October 9-11, 2018
Evening Keynote: Kate Gordon, Senior Advisor, Paulson Institute
Moderated plenary panel discussion: Safeguarding the Northwest’s Economy and Environment in a Changing Climate: Opportunities and Risks in Building a Sustainable Future
Evening Session
Dates and times of events forthcoming!
- Kate Gordon's evening keynote will be held at a venue in Boise.
- The NWCC plenary panel discussions will be held at the Riverside Hotel, 2900 Chinden Boulevard, Boise, Idaho.
Plenary Panel
- Kate Gordon will quantify Pacific Northwest economic risks from the changing climate and identify growth and competitiveness opportunities facing the region as the world moves toward a carbon-constrained economy.
- The moderated plenary panel discussion is designed to:
- Illustrate how private businesses, utilities and municipalities view climate-induced changes as opportunity or risk
- Share business’ use of economics and research to support strategic thinking and action in response to the changing climate
- Explore new working relationships between sectors for an adaptive and sustainable future
Sponsors
Platinum Level
Bronze Level
Hancock Forest Management | Idaho Rangeland Resource Commission | J.R. Simplot Company Outdoor Industry Association | Perkins Coie LLP | Shift Strategies | The Freshwater Trust Generative Leadership Group LLC | Citizens' Climate Lobby | Ziji Creative Resources Inc. Illuminary | Learning and Development Consulting, LLC | Renewable Energy Northwest CAW Consulting and Management | Jessica and Decker Rolph
Contributing Sponsors
Figure 8 Investment Strategies | ISU Credit Union | Trent Jones | Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation