Events

Webinar: No More Sour Grapes: Promoting Health and Equity for Agricultural Workers

As part of the GIH Social Determinants of Health Audioconference Series, this webinar will discuss concrete strategies for tackling health and equity problems in the agricultural workforce, and opportunities to connect these efforts with philanthropic initiatives designed to improve rural health care, reduce racial and ethnic disparities, increase access to healthy foods, and build strong communities. (February 9, 2012; Webinar)

California Green Chemistry Briefing with Debbie Raphael

This briefing with Debbie Raphael, Director of the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, will discuss the state’s Green Chemistry Initiative and Safer Consumer Product Law. (February 13, 2012; San Francisco, CA)

Inaugural National Health Impact Assessment Meeting

This meeting will capitalize on the burgeoning national interest in Health Impact Assessment (HIA) and convene policy makers, public health professionals, HIA practitioners and anyone with an interest in learning more about HIA. It also will offer a special, one-day forum tailored specifically to decision makers at all levels of government in the U.S. (April 3 - 4, 2012; Washington, DC)

4th Annual Coal Funders Forum

The 4th Annual Coal Funders Forum will be held immediately before the Climate and Energy Funders Group annual meeting. Stay tuned for more information as the event draws closer. (April 24, 2012; New York, NY)

Environmental Grantmakers Association State of the States Briefing (Hydrofracking)

This funder briefing will explore a variety of environmental concerns facing our nation’s states and localities, and how models from the state and local scale can be employed in a global framework. The briefing includes a session on hydrofracking entitled, The Fracking State: Policy Challenges and Interventions. (February 28-29, 2012; San Diego, CA)

2012 Research Conference-The Contribution of Epigenetics in Pediatric Environmental Health

This conference highlights the role of epigenetics in determining the impact of the environment on pediatric disease and children's current and future health. (May 30 - June 1, 2012; San Francisco, CA)

7th Annual Green Chemistry and Commerce Council (GC3) Innovators Roundtable

At this roundtable, leading companies across supply chains will share relevant and up to date information, experiences and knowledge to advance the implementation of green chemistry and design for environment practices and the production and marketing of safer chemicals, materials and products. (May 9 - 11, 2012; Ann Arbor, MI)

Introduction to the Alaska Native Fund

Join The Christensen Fund and Alaska Conservation Foundation(ACF) for an introduction to the Alaska Native Fund. ACF Staff and Alaska Native Fund Steering Committee members will share the genesis of this innovative grantmaking program that supports Indigenous priorities for addressing climate change, protecting food security in the marine environment, and drawing connections between environmental and human health. (February 9, 2012; San Francisco, CA)

CleanMed 2012

This is a national environmental conference for leaders in health care sustainability. The conference will feature more than 40 educational sessions, an Expo showcasing new sustainable products and services, and a number of special events. (April 30 - May 2, 2012; Denver, CO)

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