The major climate trends and Challenges will continue to reshape society and we can only expect the impact to society to grow. For many within government, industry and academia, environmental, economic and health concerns are clearly at the top of the agenda, and the need to mitigate the impact of climate and Climate related disasters will bring profound Impacts this year and beyond. Often, we resort to technology and innovations to be the sol...

Join Esri in Washington, DC, to learn how the federal government is using GIS to promote a deeper understanding of complex issues for effective solutions. Attend professional development workshops, learn from Esri staff, and connect with your peers. Visit the Esri Expo to discover how Esri partners are using GIS in new and exciting ways. Engage with Esri experts as well as sponsors and exhibitors to get your questions answered.

The federal government has been proactive in continuity of operations (COOP ) planning since at least the 1950s, when President Eisenhower issued executive orders directing various measures agencies should take to be prepared for a possible nuclear war. The need for COOP leads naturally to the question of resilience – how quickly agencies can recover from events beyond their control. Climate change is a slow-moving tsunami of many smalle...

Seeing changes in the physical features of the earth historically has taken eons – sometimes literally, as in identifying the shifting of Earth’s tectonic plates and the drift that created the continents as we know them. But the advent of satellites, drones, sensors and other technologies provides a constant flow of data that accurately reflects the conditions that societies encounter today. In 2017, the Department of Defense creat...

We often talk about the future. This conference is where the AEC industry gathers to define it, design it, and connect across industries to build it. Join us in San Francisco—one of the West Coast’s premier destinations—to explore what it means to design a better world now, together. The designed world is getting more complex. A’23 delivers the path forward. Acclaimed architects, designers, building product manufacturer...

DESCRIPTION: Climate change is a local, national and global challenge. It affects our health and well-being, our critical infrastructure, and our future generations. The World Health Organization has underscored that climate change is the single biggest health threat facing humanity, affecting social and environmental determinants of health, to include clean air, safe drinking water, sufficient food, and secure shelter. Climate change adaptati...

There is increased focus within agencies at all levels of government on “environmental, social and governance” (ESG) policies – already making an impact in the business world – as a framework for agencies to minimize their environmental impact while creating an inclusive and values-led culture for employees. It’s also about creating equitable experiences for the people and organizations they serve. For instance, i...

Held over 5 days, 33 total hours with multiple instructors. Click Here to Watch a two-minute introduction to the Virtual Format Register to attend either remotely or in a city near you. View the "Location & Schedule" tab for additional details. The Certified Energy Manager® (CEM®) Training Program focuses on optimizing energy use and costs within non-residential buildings. It explains how energy is purchased and then used in variou...

Please visit our website for the most up-to-date- information! AGA is the member organization for government financial management professionals. We lead and encourage change that benefits our field and all citizens. Our training events, professional certification, publications and ongoing education help members build their skills and advance their careers. Who we are Our members work in government financial management across sectors and worldw...

Delivering Innovation & Resilience Through Collaboration SMi Group are proud to announce their 11th Annual Smart Water Systems conference will be returning to London, UK live and in person on the 4th and 5th April 2022. The aim of the conference is to assist water utility companies, solution/service providers, government officials and finance/investment companies to collaborate, network and examine new technologies and latest developments...