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...

Despite ongoing trade restrictions and macroeconomic uncertainty, the oil and gas industry will enter 2023 with its healthiest balance sheet yet—a record $1.4 trillion surplus. The US chemical industry has emerged from 2022 well positioned thanks to strong financial performance, reaching a level last seen more than two decades ago. We’ll discuss: What opportunities and investments oil and gas companies may want to prioritize in 202...

The safe operation of dams and appurtenant structures is paramount to the communities they serve. Instrumentation is an important tool of a comprehensive dam safety and performance monitoring program that can detect changes that might otherwise be missed by visual surveillance. The objectives of this course are to provide the participants with a general understanding of dam performance monitoring and its purpose; instrumentation and measuremen...

This webinar will include a discussion of common challenges with the design review process for dam safety projects and present strategies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the process with a focus on early and regular engagement of the owner, regulator, and designer. Learning Objectives of This Webinar: Pitfalls to avoid during the design review process. Strategies to improve the efficiency of the design review process. Independen...

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...

Join us for a Free Seminar & Networking for Public Sector Infrastructure Professionals. Whether you work in cadastre, public works, land management, utilities, defense, or any other government role, we know it’s an everyday challenge to manage and share the trusted information you need for project delivery and digital workflows. Why Attend? Network with your government ecosystem peers Learn how to optimize reality modeling and digita...

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...

With the Executive Order (EO) 14057 being signed last December, the Federal Government must now lead by example to achieve a carbon pollution-free electricity sector by 2035 and net-zero emissions economy-wide by no later than 2050. The head of each agency is required to develop an agency-wide strategic process and meet goals such as 100% zero-emission vehicle acquisitions by 2035, including 100% zero-emission light-duty vehicle acquisitions b...

Main street, highway or freeway, designing, building, and maintaining roadways requires a team of skilled engineers. And with constant changes, tight deadlines, and budgets, the job isn't easy. Whether you're responsible for corridor, interchange, roundabout, sanitary or stormwater network design, or the design of subsurface utilities; Bentley's OpenRoads Designer is a versatile application with all the tools needed to deliver projects from st...

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...