Green Umbrella Regional Climate Collaborative

As part of National Farm to School Month, the Northern Kentucky Health Department promoted a localized Farm to School (F2S) program called the KY Farm to School Challenge. Teachers, food service providers, and administrators are invited to sign-up for the challenge and in return receive F2S kits that include bulletin board kits, resources of where to source local food appropriate for the school cafeteria, word searches, Feed Our Future farmer trading cards, apple cutters, handouts, and much more. Learn more by checking out Feed Our Future Ohio and our blog here: https://lnkd.in/gdrQ7bYH

altafiber's headquarters in downtown Cincinnati have received LEED Silver Certification. LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certification signifies that a building meets a standard of electricity cost savings, lower carbon emissions, and healthier indoor environments. altafiber's ultimate goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity to net-zero by 2040. altafiber is a Green Umbrella member and part of the Cincinnati 2030 District, a network of high-performing buildings to reduce energy, water, and transportation related emissions. https://loom.ly/uKj40m0

Register today for our two upcoming #ClimateHealth webinars! Green Umbrella’s Climate Health Equity series is a public service campaign aimed at informing communities of regional climate issues and impacts on our health. It builds upon a recently completed report in partnership with Scioto Analysis, “Climate Health Equity – Analyzing the Impacts of Climate Change and Health Outcomes in Greater Cincinnati”. 📆 October 30th, 12-1 PM: Climate Change & Water Quality 🔗 https://loom.ly/FNWSJy4 📆 November 6th, 12-1 PM: Climate Change & Food Access 🔗 https://loom.ly/kCXgGy8 Both events will feature experts in the fields of water and food and are moderated by Green Umbrella's very own Bamidele Osamika and Madeline Chera, PhD. We hope to see you there!

#SaveTheDate! 📣 Green Umbrella's Annual Meeting & Celebration is scheduled for DECEMBER 10TH! Our annual meeting brings together 200+ leaders from across our network to celebrate regional sustainability successes and look forward to the year ahead. All are invited! Your ticket includes an evening of local light bites, live music, and complimentary beverages thanks to HighGrain Brewing. Stay tuned for some exciting additions to the best networking event of the year. ☑️ Register today: https://loom.ly/GbGRme8

The UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s Food Price Index has been slowly increasing over the past six months following declines over much of 2023. Why? Below, Carbon Brief gathers insights from scientists and policy experts on key factors behind rising global food prices, including climate change and extreme weather events. https://loom.ly/18pgqFA

📣 Happening this Thursday! 📣 Join Nikki Vandivort, energy policy expert at the City of Cincinnati Office of Environment and Sustainability, and Green Umbrella's Greater Cincinnati 2030 District for a free webinar where we'll break down the clean energy funding landscape and help you understand eligibility criteria. 💼 Own or manage a commercial, public, or multi-family property? Register for a session! 📅 You have 2 more opportunities to learn more -- join us on October 17th or November 14th for a 1-hour webinar. 🔗 Learn more and sign up today: https://loom.ly/4w8gFRk #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency #Cincinnati #Webinar #GreenFuture

🌍 Lecture: Changing How We Think and Act on Climate Change 🌍 📅 Date: October 25 🕔 Time: 5:00 - 6:30 PM 📍Location: Probasco Auditorium, University of Cincinnati Join us for an engaging discussion with Dr. Matthew Goldberg from Yale University’s Program on Climate Change Communication, hosted by Green Umbrella and the University of Cincinnati Center for Public Engagement with Science. We’ll dive into climate change communications, share success stories, and explore tools that foster understanding and motivation to tackle the climate crisis. 🔍 About Dr. Goldberg: Dr. Goldberg is a Research Scientist and Director of Experimental Research at Yale, specializing in strategic communication on climate change and renewable energy. He is a leading voice in the field, with over 100 published papers and accolades including the Rising Star award from the Association for Psychological Science. 🌟 All are welcome! Registration is encouraged but not required: https://loom.ly/6_VcWpk #ClimateChange #Sustainability #GreenUmbrella #Yale #PublicEngagement #ClimateCommunication

Join Us for the 12th Annual Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit! 📅 Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025 📍 Location: Sharonville Convention Center 2025 Theme: Sustainable Stories Stories have the power to reframe our past and shape our future. They connect us, inspire change, and communicate our values. At this year's Summit, we invite sustainability leaders from across the Midwest to share their stories of impact and collaboration. ✨ Call for Participation is Now Open! ✨ 🔊 Speakers: We’re looking for proposals for discussion panels, interactive workshops, and short talks. 🎨 Artists & Performers: Showcase your visual and performance art that aligns with our theme. 📜 Poster Session: We invite scholarly and practitioner posters that highlight climate solutions and innovative sustainability efforts. 🏆 Award Nominations: Recognize outstanding individuals, organizations, and communities making a difference. Winners will be celebrated at the Summit! Learn more today: https://loom.ly/fKhixj0 #MidwestSustainabilitySummit #SustainableStories #CallForParticipation #ClimateSolutions #CommunityEngagement

💡 Less than 1 week until the 2024 Ohio Energy Conference! 💡 Green Umbrella is a proud non-profit partner of the 2024 Ohio Energy Conference on October 7th and 8th at the COSI Science Museum in Columbus, Ohio. This conference brings together energy professionals across production, manufacturing, transit, and beyond to tackle Ohio's toughest energy challenges. 🔋 Join our team, partners, and fellow members for open, diverse discussions and cutting-edge insights related to energy and sustainability. Green Umbrella’s Executive Director, Ryan Mooney-Bullock, will also share green energy success stories from southwest Ohio. ✔️ Register today and be part of the conversation! https://loom.ly/mQGYlbA #OhioEnergyConference #CleanEnergy #Sustainability

✨🌱 On September 19th, Green Umbrella’s Food Policy Council and the Common Orchard Project brought together over 125 food champions at Urban Artifact’s The Reliquary! It was wonderful to see so many connect and celebrate the vital links between food, climate, and community. 🌱✨ Attendees enjoyed delicious food from 18 local businesses, surrounded by beautiful centerpieces from ByCofi. Inspiring speakers, including Cincinnati City Council Member Anna Albi, shared powerful insights on nutrition, food advocacy, and climate action. Huge thanks to our sponsors—Cincinnati Metro, Urban Artifact, and Edible Ohio Valley—and to everyone who joined us. Your support drives this work forward. Check out our photo album and stay tuned for next year’s Cultivate + Connect! ⭐ 📷 https://loom.ly/ftQgCXg 💚 Support our work: https://loom.ly/PDxalR8 #FoodSystemChampions #Community #LocalFood #ClimateAction