Please contact Katie DeMuro at kdemuro@greenleafcommunities.org with questions.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Policy report released- Addressing Climate Change Using A Carbon Tax & Dividend Plan Within A Global Compact
- Heat mitigation project planned to benefit Greater Chicagoland - led by Metropolitan Mayors Caucus with University of Illinois; lessons drawn from four international cities
- Illinois’ ‘one water’ infrastructure considered to protect water supplies for northern Illinois - economically efficient multi-jurisdictional collaboration can save $ billions
- Healthy Soils sequester carbon and save water - measurement tools are being aligned with markets to support practices from Illinois to California
Speakers Backgrounds:
John A. Andersen, Jr. is Founder of Greenleaf Communities and affiliate Greenleaf Advisors, serving enterprises at the intersection of science, policy, capital, and business to sustain Earth’s resources. John was International Director at Jones Lang LaSalle and Great Lakes Director of The Nature Conservancy.
Dr. Francine van den Brandeler leads the Water and Climate practices at Greenleaf Communities, bringing experience in water and climate research, governance, and urban resilience with think tanks and policy centers in North America, Europe, Latin America, and Africa.
Katie DeMuro is Program Manager for Greenleaf Communities focusing on research and outreach on soil, water, and carbon benefits from sustainable agricultural practices. She leads the Healthy Soils for Healthy Waters workshop series, recently focused on sensor technologies to benefit practice adoption.