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PostOctober 1, 2019

Sustainability Lunch Series: Climate Policy to Climate Action

What are the most effective climate policies local and state governments can enact? And how can corporate political activity promote (or hinder) progress?

Join us October 10th (11:45am - 12:45pm) for a panel discussion on local and state climate policy in Massachusetts, moderated by Bethany Patten (MIT Sloan).

RSVP here

Panel Participants:

  • Mia Mansfield, Director of Climate Adaptation and Resilience at MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
  • Hannah Payne, Sustainability Coordinator, City of Somerville.

Location: MIT Sloan School of Management, 100 Main Street, E62-262

by MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative
Topics
Finance & Economics
Education
Energy
Government & Policy
Transportation

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