**This event has been postponed to the Fall 2020, stay tuned for updates**
We are pleased to announce Ben Grumbles, Maryland's Secretary of the Environment and Vice Chair for the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) as our keynote speaker.
Join technical experts, decision-makers, and leaders for a conversation on carbon monitoring system (CMS) technical and political potential across the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) states and neighboring regions. This two-day workshop will result in actionable solutions and a path forward to integrate this emerging technology into state-level climate mitigation activities and capacity-building policies.
This event is invite only, if you are interested in attending, please reach out to us.
March 12, 2020 Agenda
Welcoming Remarks by Nate Hultman, Director, Center for Global Sustainability
Opening Keynote by Ben Grumbles, Secretary of the Environment, Maryland; Vice Chair, RGGI
Presentation, George Hurtt, Professor & Research Director, UMD Department of Geographical Science; Lead for Carbon Monitoring Systems (CMS) development at UMD
Panel: State-based Carbon Monitoring and Policy Applications
- Elliott Campbell, Director for Economic and Social Science, Maryland Department of Natural Resources
- Chris Skoglund, Climate & Energy Program Manager, New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services
Panel: Fusing Technical Capabilities with Innovative Policy for Accelerated Climate Action
- Cary Lynch, Research Analyst, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- Alex Rudee, Associate, World Resources Institute
- George Hurtt, Professor & Research Director, UMD Department of Geographical Science; Lead for Carbon Monitoring Systems (CMS) development at UMD
Lunch
Presentation by Rachel Lamb, University of Maryland Geographical Sciences; Flagship Fellow at the University of Maryland
Breakout Discussions
March 13, 2020 Agenda
Discussion of the Future of Land-use Planning and Carbon Monitoring System technology Application