Discover sustainability events happening across the Monadnock region.
Grab some coffee and join us for a round table discussion about climate change, the importance of storytelling, and ways to take climate action. We will be at the Bookery on 844 Elm Street, Manchester, NH from 4-6pm on Friday 10/25
A vision for a more sustainable future has been coming into focus in the past few years here in New England. This slide presentation will provide a look at the huge potential of offshore wind power, which could transform our region’s power system and create thousands of green jobs for the region’s economy in the […]
If you could know the truth about the threat of climate change — would you want to know? Before the Flood, presented by National Geographic, features Leonardo DiCaprio on a journey as a United Nations Messenger of Peace, traveling to five continents and the Arctic to witness climate change firsthand. He goes on expeditions with […]
Join the conversation! Register for a small group discussion to learn about the City of Keene's 100% renewable energy goals and share your thoughts, concerns, and ideas. Your feedback will be used to inform the vision, goals, and strategies of a community energy plan for Keene. To learn more, or register for a session, please […]
Join the conversation! Register for a small group discussion to learn about the City of Keene's 100% renewable energy goals and share your thoughts, concerns, and ideas. Your feedback will be used to inform the vision, goals, and strategies of a community energy plan for Keene. To learn more, or register for a session, please […]
Review of Energy Legislation, presented by League of Conservation Voters on January 29th from 12 to 1:30 at the Lakeside Building at Franklin Pierce University's Rindge Campus. This presentation is sponsored by the Franklin Pierce Institute for Climate Action.
A presentation by Dr. Sam Miller Professor of Meteorology at Plymouth State University in the Cheshire Community Room. Hosted by Franklin Pierce University Institute for Climate Action on the FPU campus. Free Food. https://www.facebook.com/events/174194607206847/
The level of global mobilization underway to contain the Covid-19 crisis must also be applied to solving the existential threat of climate change. Join 603 Forward, Next Gen NH, New Hampshire Young Democrats, Protect Our Winters Action Fund, and the League of Conservation Voters for a virtual town hall to focus on the urgent need for […]
Connect to the Interview here: Monadnock Tonight Our EARTH DAY Edition guests will be... JOHN KONDOS, Board President, Monadnock Sustainability Network John is a founder of the Monadnock Sustainability Network, Home-Efficiency Resources and Solar Source (now part of the Melanson Co.). He started his career in the renewable energy industry in the late 1970s with the […]
Energy Efficiency Can Get Us Halfway to Climate Goals Date and time: Wednesday, Apr. 22, 11:00 am ET As we battle the COVID-19 pandemic, the threat of climate change remains and will also demand incredible resolve to address. Energy efficiency is a vital tool for putting people back to work and slashing harmful emissions. On […]
Thursday, April 23rd, at 6:00PM. Screening of the movie, DISRUPTION by NextGen NH & 350NH. RSVP Here: https://www.mobilize.us/netgennh/event/267272/ "In the lead up to the largest climate mobilization in history, DISRUPTION weaves together the science, politics and psychology of our collective inaction to address the greatest ecological, social and moral challenge of our time. A who's […]
Clean Energy States Alliance Webinar Series Recognizing that solar installations can benefit from pollinator-friendly ground cover, many states have taken action to promote this promising solar PV design and management approach. In this webinar, hosted by the Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA), panelists will discuss states’ pollinator-friendly solar initiatives. Georgena Terry will provide an overview […]
Come enjoy this free virtual screening of The Need to Grow; a brilliant award winning documentary highlighting the importance of farmable soil. Kimberly McGlinchey, a local high-school teacher and expert on sustainable agriculture, will be in attendance to answer questions and discuss her efforts to educate our community about this necessity. Hosted by Climate Action […]
This Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA) webinar will provide an overview of the goals and activities that 14 states plus the District of Columbia have undertaken to achieve 100% clean electricity. David Hochschild of the California Energy Commission will discuss California’s 100% clean energy goal, how other states could benefit by adopting a similar goal, […]
This webinar, hosted by the Clean Energy States Alliance, will be the first 100% Clean Energy Collaborative webinar highlighting the findings and perspectives of leading analysts states focused on achieving 100% clean energy. Jesse Jenkins, assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering and Andlinger Center for Energy & Environment at Princeton University […]
Register for this Conference begins May 13th - https://citizensclimatelobby.org/2020-june-conference/ This is a membership conference - see website for more details. Membership is free.
Despite the challenges of COVID-19, the climate and biodiversity crises are ongoing. Transformative action to address these interrelated crises is needed now more than ever. To this end, on 7-9 July the Nature-based Solutions Initiative will be hosting a virtual event, NbS Digital Dialogues, to discuss key issues around NbS and draw conclusions that can be fed into […]
The Moniff Film Festival Presents a free virtual film showing of the film "2040" Join us for the movie "2040" and a panel discussion around clean energy with board members John Kondos and Dori Drachman. More details and to register here.
Hosted by the Hannah Grimes Center, the Radically Rural Remote summit is a virtual day-long conference discussing all things rural town development. The MSH is excited to be hosting the Clean Energy Track, featuring discussions with some of our nation’s clean energy experts. Panels will be discussing some of the most innovative solutions to carbon […]
2020 has been a year of growth and transition for the Hub. Learn about all the exciting changes that have taken place this year at our annual meeting. In addition to a brief update about the Hub, you will also get the opportunity to learn what climate actions our friends and neighbors are accomplishing in […]
CLIMATE SCIENTIST PANEL On Thursday January 21st at 7pm Peterborough Energy Action & the Monadnock Sustainability Hub will be hosting a free virtual exposition featuring a panel of top-tier climate scientists. Join climate experts from Dartmouth College & the University of New Hampshire to discuss how New Hampshire is impacted by climate change & learn […]
Join Antioch University New England’s Alliance for Youth Climate Leadership for a state-wide virtual teach-in on ambitious, but achievable New Hampshire-specific solutions to climate change. Hear from a panel of experts and participate in a discussion on steps you can take to solve climate by 2030. You can find more information here and contact aycl@antioch.edu […]
Concerned about the climate crisis? Hopeful? Overwhelmed? Want to help but not sure how? A Climate Cafe is an open, inclusive, nonjudgmental space for connecting about climate change, sharing experiences, speaking from the heart, and seeing what ideas emerge. Climate Cafe models are used all over the world: come be a part of the first […]
This free webinar was prompted by the recent release of a report from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), “New England State Climate Action Assessment 2022.” Dr Reinmar Seidler, UMass Boston and NH Network, will moderate a discussion led by Jo Field and Miriam Israel, UNH Sustainability Institute Summer Fellows and Roger Stephenson, Northeast Regional […]
Concerned about the Climate Crisis, want to help but not sure how? Come to the inaugural Keene Climate Cafe at the Keene Public Library! All over the world people in towns and cities are meeting at non-judgmental Climate Cafe sessions to talk about what matters, and see what ideas emerge. Register for this free event […]
Global climate negotiations will continue with the United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP) 28 conference in the United Arab Emirates (UAR) in December. The Harvard Kennedy School New England Alumni Association (HKSNEAA) presents a lively discussion of the state of global climate action and the development of a clean energy economy as the world […]
This past summer, many areas in the Monadnock Region experienced severe flooding due to heavy rainfall. Over recent decades, extreme precipitation has become more common, a trend that is expected to continue in the years to come. Other forms of severe weather are also becoming "the new normal," including heat waves and seasonal drought. Snowfall […]
Learn why the U.S. Military considers climate change a serious security concern. From its far-flung bases to its key supply lines and its significant energy consumption, the armed services must make sober and realistic assessments of climate risks. How are they preparing for these challenges? To register for this webinar click here.
Many of us think about climate change’s impact on the environment, but we might not consider its real and increasing impact on human health. As the World Health Organization stated, “the climate crisis is a health crisis” — and just like the unusual weather patterns we’re seeing, these health impacts are happening right now. Join […]
The Yale Center for Environmental Communication invites you to a conversation on deep canvassing around climate change moderated by Dr. Joshua Kalla, Associate Professor of Political Science at Yale University, and featuring Montana Burgess, Executive Director of Neighbours United and Steve Deline, Co-Founder at The New Conversation Initiative. “Deep canvassing” is an outreach method that […]
The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) is hosting a series of webinars dedicated to the Fifth National Climate Assessment. Please join to learn more about each chapter, ask questions, and hear directly from the chapter authors. For the session on this specific chapter, register here.
The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) is hosting a series of webinars dedicated to the Fifth National Climate Assessment. Please join to learn more about each chapter, ask questions, and hear directly from the chapter authors. For the session on this specific chapter, register here.
NH County Conservation Districts are offering a virtual information session for farmers considering applying for a grant in the current funding round, for which applications close February 1st. Cheshire County Conservation District encourages applications from Monadnock-region agricultural producers who seek help funding projects that mitigate the impact of agriculture on climate change and enhance the […]
From climate-fueled weather disasters to the Inflation Reduction Act and COP28, climate change has been in the headlines throughout 2023. Most sobering are warnings from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the US National Climate Assessment, and other experts that the world needs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions dramatically if we are to avoid […]
You are invited to attend this webinar for a live briefing about the results of a recent climate messaging study. The Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC) tested multiple framings of 18 different policies with nearly 60,000 people across 23 countries — representing 70% of the world’s population. Project leads John Marshall and Jessica […]
A new economic paradigm is no longer a mere option but an urgent necessity. The circular economy, a model that mimics nature's cyclical patterns, offers a concrete path toward a sustainable and equitable future, ushering in an era of resource stewardship and prosperity. Circularity concepts challenge the fundamental assumptions of our "take-make-dispose linear economic system. […]
Community engagement is an essential part of updating NH's climate action plan. You are invited to participate in this in-person listening session, so that your voice is heard! Tell Department of Environmental Services (DES) your key priorities for reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in your community or the Monadnock region. DES wants to […]
February 14 is about one kind of love - let's make February 15 about our love for the planet, and for future generations! At this first Climate Cafe gathering of the winter in Keene, the focus will be on New Hampshire land and water. Special guest Professor Michael Simpson from Antioch University will present the […]
The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) is hosting a series of webinars dedicated to the Fifth National Climate Assessment. Please join to learn more about each chapter, ask questions, and hear directly from the chapter authors. To attend the session on this specific chapter, register here.
The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) is hosting a series of webinars dedicated to the Fifth National Climate Assessment. Please join to learn more about each chapter, ask questions, and hear directly from the chapter authors. To attend the session on this specific chapter, register here.
At this second Climate Cafe gathering of the winter in Keene, the focus will be on Climate + Advocacy, with special guest Rob Werner from the League of Conservation Voters. The evening's format will be similar to previous Climate Cafes - plenty of time for sharing experiences and actions - with a brief presentation and […]
Rev. Fred Small will be guest speaker as part of this Sunday service. He was a UU parish minister for nearly two decades, a respected singer-songwriter, and environmental lawyer. In 2015 he left parish ministry to devote his energies to advocating and organizing for environmental, racial, and social justice.
At this third Climate Cafe gathering of the winter in Keene, the focus will be on Climate + Faith. A chance to share ideas and learn across traditions, and featuring a star-studded panel including perspectives from Buddhist, Christian, Indigenous, Jewish, and Muslim traditions. This promises to be a fascinating, inspiring afternoon! RSVP to jwhite@ucckeene.org.