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Join us for the 3rd webinar in this 10-part series focused on the financial, managerial, and technical aspects of green infrastructure. Experienced practitioners, policy and funding experts, as well as academics, will discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the implementation of green infrastructure. These informative sessions will be offered quarterly, from April 2024 to July 2026.

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Series Host: Shannon Pepper, Research Scientist, Southwest Environmental Finance Center

October 10, 2024 | Session 3 | Navigating the Green Infrastructure Policy Landscape

Description: Green Infrastructure can play a crucial role in addressing environmental challenges such as climate change, urban heat islands, and biodiversity loss. However, successful implementation of GI hinges on effective policy frameworks at local, regional, and national levels. In this webinar, we will delve into the intersection of green infrastructure and policy, examining how policy decisions shape the planning, funding, and implementation of green infrastructure projects. Through the exploration of GI policy case studies, participants will gain an understanding of how policy interventions can catalyze the adoption and integration of green infrastructure solutions for a more sustainable and resilient future.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the importance of policy frameworks in driving the adoption and implementation of green infrastructure projects.
• Recognize the key components of green infrastructure policy in the US and their implications for urban planning and environmental management
• Explore case studies and best practices that highlight successful examples of integrating green infrastructure into policy agendas.

Guest Speakers: Pete Hill, Senior Policy Advisor, Green Infrastructure, Environmental Policy Innovation Center, and Tammy Fiebelkorn, City Councilor, District 7, City of Albuquerque

Certificate: This webinar has NOT been submitted for continuing education credit approval. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements.

Who Should Attend:

We invite rural, small, and tribal wastewater personnel, as well as planners, landscape architects, architects, consultants, engineers, designers, managers and board members, elected officials, policy experts, citizens, and community groups to join us for this series. We hope to build a community of systems, municipalities, and individuals interested in participating in a wide-ranging conversation about green infrastructure.

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