This month, Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration reported a quarter of a million Californians experiencing homelessness requested help in 2020—numbers that skyrocketed from previous estimates

This month, Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration reported a quarter of a million Californians experiencing homelessness requested help in 2020—numbers that skyrocketed from previous estimates in some Bay Area counties. The Golden State is lauded for its job opportunities and diverse population, but it’s also the state with some of the highest housing and transportation costs in the nation. Now, Californians are demanding change, and a cross-sectional group of affordable housing and homelessness advocates created Roadmap Home 2030, a definitive plan to end homelessness and create affordable homes for all over the next 10 years. Housing California, the California Housing Partnership, and dozens of experts and advocates identified 57 policy solutions to create affordable homes, protect low-income renters, end homelessness and ensure racial equity. With their detailed plan of creative solutions, coupled with dedicated leadership, this ambitious group believes a better California is doable. The wealth gap and a shortage of affordable homes in the state prohibits Californians from building healthy and fulfilling lives. With considerable energy and influence, this coalition of housing advocates are seeking to make bold, structural change to create an equitable future where everyone has a safe place to live. Join our expert panel for a conversation about equity, change and the fight to dramatically shift the landscape on affordable housing and homelessness in the Golden State. About the Speakers Ruby Bolaria-Shifrin is director of housing affordability for the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI). As part of CZI’s commitment to ensuring access to safe, stable and affordable housing, she works with community leaders, advocates, researchers, policymakers and investors to help more people find housing that meets their needs. As one of San Francisco’s voices in Sacramento, Assemblymember David Chiu is an outspoken advocate for housing reform and equity. He currently chairs the California State Assembly’s Committee on Housing and Community Development. With more than 20 years of leadership and work in the field, Tomiquia Moss brings expertise in the issues of housing, public policy and community development. She is the founder and chief executive of All Home, a Bay Area-focused nonprofit. Prior to All Home, Tomiquia served as chief of staff for Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and as executive director for the HOPE SF initiative under the late San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee. Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, Executive Director, Los Angeles Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LA LISC) NOTES TUE, APR 27 / 3:00 PM PDT SPEAKERS Ruby Bolaria-Shifrin Director of Housing Affordability, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative David Chiu California State Assemblymember, 17th District Zella Knight Resident Leader, Residents United Network Tomiquia Moss Founder and Chief Executive, All Home Molly Solomon Reporter for Housing Affordability, KQED Public Media—Moderator -www.commonwealthclub.org/covid19support -Subscribe for more Videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/commonwealthclub -Upcoming events: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events -Become a Member: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/membership -Donate Now: https://support.commonwealthclub.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=298 -Watch & Listen https://www.commonwealthclub.org/watch-listen -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecommonwealthclub/ -Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cwclub/ -Twitter https://twitter.com/cwclub

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The economic opportunities available to citizens in rural America have become an issue of increasing national interest and focus. Since the 2016 presidential election, policymakers and politicians

The economic opportunities available to citizens in rural America have become an issue of increasing national interest and focus. Since the 2016 presidential election, policymakers and politicians from across the political spectrum have tried to understand the unique economic and workforce needs of rural communities and workers at this critical time in American history. Throughout the pandemic, many rural areas have seen an influx of urban residents in search of cheaper real estate and new ways of remote working. Recent federal legislation to address the economic fallout from the pandemic has also focused on directing new resources to rural areas. In short, there is, perhaps, a once-in--a-generation opportunity to address some of the gaps that exist between rural America and metropolitan areas. How will rural America seize this moment, and what do leaders and policymakers need to understand about rural America at this important time? This discussion will focus on what policymakers, philanthropists and politicians must get right at this moment to aggressively implement innovative solutions to help build geographically inclusive growth that includes rural areas. This includes addressing key issues around high-speed internet access and other digital solutions, identifying emerging growth industries in rural areas, and training the workforce of tomorrow for these opportunities. We will hear directly from the head of a foundation committed to this work, the leader of a national nonprofit that has received major media attention for focusing on closing the rural opportunity gap, and a California congressman who, despite representing Silicon Valley in Washington, is dedicated to addressing rural economic issues. Please join us for a critical conversation about how rural areas can grow innovation economies for the 21st Century. NOTES THU, MAY 13 / 9:00 AM PDT SPEAKERS Matt Dunne Founder and Executive Director, Center on Rural Innovation Katy Knight President and Executive Director, Siegel Family Endowment Ro Khanna U.S. Representative (D-CA 17) Image - Ray Suarez Ray Suarez Co-host, “WorldAffairs” Radio Program and Podcast; Washington Reporter, Euronews -www.commonwealthclub.org/covid19support -Subscribe for more Videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/commonwealthclub -Upcoming events: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events -Become a Member: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/membership -Donate Now: https://support.commonwealthclub.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=298 -Watch & Listen https://www.commonwealthclub.org/watch-listen -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecommonwealthclub/ -Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cwclub/ -Twitter https://twitter.com/cwclub

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At the end of COP26, this CISL event (hosted at Scottish Power's Glasgow Headquarters) captured the key messages, insights and actions from the summit, and explored implications for business and the

At the end of COP26, this CISL event (hosted at Scottish Power's Glasgow Headquarters) captured the key messages, insights and actions from the summit, and explored implications for business and the finance industry. Bringing together experts in climate science and policy, business and finance, this event showcased reflections and discussions on the key topics emerging from COP26 and how to address the challenges of the coming years. The science and policy session included reactions to IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report, progress on global climate negotiations and the Paris Agreement, identifying wins and remaining challenges for policy. The business session considers alignment of words and actions, translating the policy statements into metrics and targets for business, including the role of technology and research and development needs for decarbonisation and adaptation. The finance session addresses capital and risk sharing systems for a resilient and just transition, how net zero commitments align with this and implications for business and finance itself. The event concluded by reflecting on what this means for leaders in the short, medium and long-term. Speakers: Clare Shine, Director and CEO, CISL Rob Bailey, Partner Climate & Sustainability, Oliver Wyman Emily Shuckburgh, Director, Cambridge Zero Ernst Rauch, Chief Climate and Geo Scientist, Munich Re Gavin Starts, CEO, Icebreaker One Johanna Köb, Head of Responsible Investment, Zurich Brook Riley,Head of EU affairs, Rockwool Zoë Knight, Managing Director, HSBC Centre of Sustainable Finance Gonzalo Saenz De Miera, Director of Climate Change, Iberdrola Gillian Secrett, CISL With special thanks to Scottish Power and Iberdrola for partnering with CISL to deliver this event. #COP26 #COP26Glasgow #ClimateChange

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Panel on Practical Steps to Address our City's Homeless Crisis

Homelessness is arguably the greatest humanitarian and societal emergency facing Portland. As the number of unhoused grows

Panel on Practical Steps to Address our City's Homeless Crisis

Homelessness is arguably the greatest humanitarian and societal emergency facing Portland. As the number of unhoused grows each year, it can feel overwhelming. But there are civic groups who are effectively tackling this problem–and who can help us carve a path forward. On Wednesday, September 22, 2021, SothWest Hills Residential League (SWHRL) held a conversation with leaders of four volunteer organizations who are taking practical steps to address our city’s homeless crisis.

*Alan Evans, formerly homeless founder and CEO of Helping Hands and Bybee Lakes Hope Center, serving homeless people who are ready to make sustainable changes to improve their lives

*Kiley Yuthas, outreach manager for Transition Projects, a leader in transitioning people from living on the streets into housing

*Laura Golino de Lovato, executive director of Northwest Pilot Project, providing housing assistance, transportation, and advocacy to low-income seniors in Multnomah County

*Toni Wallick, of Home Share Oregon, an innovative program that matches homeowners with spare room with those who are in need of housing

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We discussed why the circular economy is more relevant than ever, with learnings from the Covid-19 crisis and how we can achieve a more resilient recovery with the circular economy. We talked

We discussed why the circular economy is more relevant than ever, with learnings from the Covid-19 crisis and how we can achieve a more resilient recovery with the circular economy. We talked specifically about the role of government and business in leading the transition, and the need to step up, not step back. Speakers include Ellen MacArthur, Foundation CEO Andrew Morlet, Unilever CEO Alan Jope, Solvay CEO Ilham Kadri, and COP26 High-Level Champion Nigel Topping. ------ Thank you for watching this video. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a UK charity working on business, learning, insights & analysis, and communications to accelerate the transition towards the circular economy. Find out more about our work here: www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org Follow us online on these channels: Instagram: http://instagram.com/ellenmacarthurfoundation Facebook: http://facebook.com/EllenMacArthurFoundation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ellen-macarthur-foundation Website: https:/www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org #circulareconomy Musicbed SyncID: MB01GOCXLMONC2E

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First, Jerry Hinkle, CCL Research Coordinator will present two separate papers – one by Noah Kaufman which goes over the necessary carbon price rates to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 and another

First, Jerry Hinkle, CCL Research Coordinator will present two separate papers – one by Noah Kaufman which goes over the necessary carbon price rates to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 and another paper by Dr. Drew Shindell which speaks to the health benefits of a climate policy like the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. Second, Rick Knight, CCL Research Coordinator will give an overview of the Household Impact Study which estimates the impact EICDA would have on American Households down to each U.S. zip code. Lastly, Adeline DeYoung, CCL Government Affairs Coordinator, Taylor Krause, CCL National Partnerships and Coalitions Coordinator, and Morgan McCue, CCL Project Coordinator, will review the outcome of CCL’s analysis of the June 2020 Lobby Day notes. Skip ahead to the following section(s): -The Benefits of Carbon Fee & Dividend: Updated Economic Analysis (2:12) -Getting to Know the Household Impact Study 2020 Updates (1:02:45) - 2020 June Meeting Analysis (2:14:20) Helpful Links: Economics of Carbon Fee & Dividend Basics: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/carbon-fee-and-dividend/economics-of-carbon-fee-and-dividend Economics Policy Network: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/1772 Household Impact Study: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/household-impact-study/ 2020 June Meeting Analysis: https://community.citizensclimate.org/tools/june_2020_analysis

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