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Sustainable Cleveland 2019 Summit

October 16th - Cleveland Public Auditorium

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Celebrating 10 Years. Building the Future.

Since 2009, Mayor Frank G. Jackson’s Sustainable Cleveland 2019 (SC2019) initiative has engaged more than 15,000 people from all walks of life, working together to design and develop a thriving and resilient Cleveland region. Over the past ten years, SC2019 has supported collaboration and action to make Cleveland a greener, cleaner place to live, work, and play for all. From improved water and air quality to increases in bike infrastructure and clean energy, SC2019 has come a long way... but we know there's much work to do.

We invite you to celebrate the culmination of SC2019, honor the many people and organizations that have gotten us this far, and build off this foundation for even greater progress. The one-day Summit will go from 8am-5pm on October 16th, followed by an evening reception. The Summit will include remarks from Mayor Frank Jackson, keynote presentations, recognition and awards, facilitated discussions on key priorities going forward, and much more. Through the 2019 Summit we will:

Celebrate Cleveland’s progress in sustainability since 2009
Share stories of collaboration and action inspired through the SC2019 initiative
Recognize individuals, organizations, and businesses leading by example to advance sustainability in Cleveland
Feature keynote presentations focused on creating a more sustainable and equitable economy
Advance Cleveland Climate Action Plan priorities that require community-wide action, such as reaching 100% renewable electricity, trees, access to vibrant green space, sustainable transportation, clean water, and creating a circular economy
Chart a path forward for continued engagement in sustainability and climate action beyond 2019

For more information on past Sustainable Cleveland Summits visit www.SustainableCleveland.org/Summit2018

Interested in sponsoring the 2019 Summit? Download the Sponsorship Packet, email sustainability@city.cleveland.oh.us, or call 216-664-2455.

We thank the Summit sponsors not only for making this event possible, but for being critical partners in sustainability.

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Recap from the 10th Annual Sustainable Cleveland Summit

Thanks to all who joined us for the 10th Annual Sustainable Cleveland Summit on September 20-21, 2018. More than 500 sustainability leaders learned about new innovations, advanced existing initiatives, and co-created Cleveland's sustainable future.

The 2018 Summit built off our collective progress by focusing on:

Neighborhoods: Neighborhood-level sustainability and equity;
SC2019: Preparing for next year's culmination of Sustainable Cleveland 2019 and what comes next;
Water: Advance water issues locally and nationally by marking the 50th anniversary of the infamous Cuyahoga River burning on June 22, 2019;
Climate: Implementing the new Cleveland Climate Action Plan by advancing work on green biz, sustainable transportation, clean energy, green space, and more!

We had four dynamic speakers this year. Radhika Fox, CEO of the US Water Alliance, served as our Day 1 keynote by highlighting progress in clean water, but also challenging attendees on the hard work that remains. Day 2 featured a stirring keynote from Rue Mapp, Founder of Outdoor Afro, and two ignite talks from Brigadier General Stephen Cheney of the American Security Project and Senator Michael Bennet from Colorado.

It's clear we made another step forward in transforming Cleveland into a Thriving Green City on a Blue Lake.

Summit Recap

City Photo Coverage
Summit Participant Workbook
Matt Gray Presentation on "State of Sustainable Cleveland 2019"

Media Coverage

Cleveland unveils climate plan that weeks to promote racial, social equality while building a sustainable green economy (cleveland.com)
Racial Equity is Key to Cleveland's Comeback (Sustainable City Network)
100% Renewable Energy: Cleveland Sets a Big Goal as it Sheds its Fossil Fuel Past (Inside Climate News)
Local Solar at the Heart of Cleveland's 100% Renewable Energy Goal (PV Magazine)
City of Cleveland Hopes to be 100% Renewable by 2050 (WCPN Ideastream)
10th Sustainable Cleveland Summit (WCPN Sound of Ideas)
Updated Climate Action Plan Shoots for 100% Electricity from Renewable Sources by 2050 (News 5)
City of Cleveland Press Release

Videos Presented at the Summit

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Community Sponsors:

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Special thanks to:

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2017 SUSTAINABLE CLEVELAND SUMMIT

September 27^th & 28^th, 2017 at Cleveland Public Auditorium

Presented by: The Cleveland Foundation

Presented by the Cleveland Foundation, the 2017 Sustainable Cleveland Summit brought together more than 500 people from all walks of life to help design Cleveland's sustainable future. The Summit provided an opportunity to work across sectors, foster collaboration, and learn about recent innovations. Join us September 27^th & 28^th, 2017 at Cleveland Public Auditorium for an event not to be missed.

2017 is the Sustainable Cleveland Year of Vibrant Green Space, and this year’s Summit built off past accomplishments to accelerate Cleveland’s positive momentum in developing healthy, vibrant, and equitable communities. We welcomed Mark Tercek, President & CEO of The Nature Conservancy, as this year's Summit keynote speaker.

The 2017 Summit presented a unique opportunity to crowdsource expertise to collectively:

Help update the Cleveland Climate Action Plan, which incorporates the topics of: Energy, Water and Land Use, Community Engagement, Waste, and Transportation.
Celebrate the Year of Vibrant Green Space and work to continue its expansion
Develop plans for the Year of Vital Neighborhoods in 2018
Focus on what we can accomplish by June 22nd, 2019, the 50-year anniversary of the infamous Cuyahoga River burning. Leon Bibb, award-winning journalist and broadcaster, set the stage for this important conversation, in partnership with Stokes50CLE.

The City Of Cleveland is proud to be a partner in the year long, community-wide commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Carl Stokes’ election as mayor of Cleveland. Mayor Stokes and his brother Congressmen Louis Stokes, played key roles in the advancement of the city and the nation through the civil rights movement, environmental movement, and beyond.

Thank you for joining us on September 27^th & 28^th, 2017 at Cleveland Public Auditorium, as we made one step forward in transforming Cleveland into a Thriving Green City on a Blue Lake.

Summit Materials