The Climate Leadership Summit is our annual, statewide conference specially designed for mayors, city, town and county leaders, and community partners to discuss how to prepare for the changing climate. We focus on mitigation and adaptation through green jobs, renewable energy, public health, sustainable food, water conservation, communication, and youth engagement, among many other important topics. We celebrate the progress Indiana communities have already achieved and give cities the opportunity to share best practices.
Join ECI for workshops and discussions designed to provide tools, solutions, and inspiration to advance climate resilience. We are honored to be able to host Climate Leadership Summit 8 in collaboration with the Cities of Gary, Portage, Michigan City Commission on Sustainability, Northwest Indiana Regional Planning Commission, and Indiana University in our first regionally focused CLS.
From funding opportunities to exploring next steps for regional climate planning, ECI's program is always growing to meet your needs.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
INDIANA UNIVERSITY NORTHWEST, GARY, INDIANA
9AM-5PM CENTRAL
- 9AM DOORS OPEN
- 10AM WELCOME SESSION
- 11AM-12PM SESSION 1
- 12PM LUNCH, 1:30-2:50PM
- SESSION 2, 3-4PM SESSION 3
- 4PM MAYORS’ PANEL AND CLOSE
CLS8 FEATURES
CLS8 is cohosted by the City of Gary, the City of Portage, NIRPC, the Michigan City Commission on Sustainability, and Indiana University Northwest.
This year we will host a second convening of Local Sustainability Commissioners as well as our first convening of City and Town Councilors who are committed to local resiliency. Help us spread the word to your councilors by sharing our event page and invitation letter with them! For more information on this event, visit ECI's page.
We are also hosting a Youth Leaders Session for our student climate champions who want the opportunity to share their work, discuss their issues, and network.
Stay tuned for a full schedule of the Summit soon.
The night before CLS8, on Sept 7, ECI is proud to be hosting a double-feature short documentary screening with NWI Green Drinks of the films “Shifting Sands” and “Liminal” which both feature environmental challenges for the region. Click to get your free tickets.
