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Climate Calling Forum

Talk Climate Action w/ MD Gov Wes Morgan's Administration

Location

University Center : Ballroom

Date & Time

May 10, 2023, 6:00 pm8:00 pm

Description

Register here to join us in UMBC's University Center Ballroom for Climate Calling: A Community Conversation. This forum is jointly hosted by Maryland Matters and UMBC. It is a great opportunity for UMBC students to connect with new leaders in Governor Wes Moore’s administration on climate policies!

Congratulations to our own GES Acting Department Chair Dr. Maggie Holland and UMBC's Vice President for Government Relations and Community Affairs Candace Dodson-Reed who coauthored this timely article, which highlights the importance of such forums by discussing the role of universities in MD's climate change action!

The forum will include:

  • Informal conversations with members of Governor Wes Moore’s administration about Maryland’s climate future.
  • Opportunities to connect with UMBC student organizations and faculty and student researchers who are working to address issues affecting our climate and environment.
  • The following members of the Moore administration are scheduled to participate; please check back for updates.
Leaders will include:

  • Kevin Anderson, Secretary of Commerce
  • Rebecca Flora, Secretary of Planning
  • Serena McIlwain, Secretary of the Environment
  • Paul Pinsky, Director, Maryland Energy Administration
  • Paul Wiedefeld, Secretary of Transportation

Snacks will be available!