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A Global Conversation with Vikram Dewan

By Andrew Beers

Opened in 1874, the Philadelphia Zoo has been an industry leader in conservation and innovation for zoos around the world. For over 160 years, the Zoo has provided visitors with memorable experiences through their groundbreaking exhibits and inventive programming.

News Type: 
HEALTH, SCIENCE, TECH
Topic: 
SDG Campaign
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Emerging International Journalists Program
Topic: 
Global Conversations
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Environment
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Ecology
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Wildlife/Zoology
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Global Philadelphia Association

Treating the Whole Person: How Social Determinants Impact Health & Achieving Health Equity

Date: 
9/9/2022 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Location: 
90 Spring Garden St.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
United States
See map: Google Maps
Website: 
https://wacphila.org/events/social-deter...

Join the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia at B.PHL Innovation Fest as we explore what organizations, providers, payers, and others are doing to treat the whole person – both in Philadelphia and around the world – and how social determinants impact health.

Event Type: 
Workshop
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Business and Commerce
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Chambers of Commerce
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Networking
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Community Development
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International Commerce
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Economic Development
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Entrepreneurship
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Finance
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Investment
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International Trade
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Advocacy/Policy
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Environment
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Medicine
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Public Health

2022 International Day of Monuments and Sites

Date: 
4/18/2022 (All day)
Quickly approaching its 40-year anniversary, the International Day of Monuments and Sites will be celebrated all over the world as a way to honor heritage, diversity, community, and the environment.
 
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International Council On Monuments and Sites Website
Event Type: 
Community Events
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Educational Events
Topic: 
Education
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Cultural Exchange
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History and Preservation
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Environment
Topic: 
World Heritage

Reflections from COP26

Penn faculty, researchers, and students at the COP26 conference reflect on some of the biggest issues facing climate action.

News Type: 
GLOBAL AFFAIRS
Topic: 
International Development
Topic: 
Environment
Topic: 
Water

Temple University Leads Conversation About Sustainability Locally and Globally

Climate change is no longer a forecast for the future. It is quickly approaching and in many places of the world, it is already here. According to the City of Philadelphia, an increase in temperatures and precipitation are the biggest impacts that Philly will see in the coming years from climate change. In response to the economic, political, and social pressure mounting due to climate change, Temple University’s Office of Sustainability and International Student Affairs paired to discuss the issue. 

News Type: 
GLOBAL AFFAIRS
Topic: 
Community Development
Topic: 
Environment

Earth Week Celebration

Date: 
4/19/2021 8:00am - 4/25/2021 6:00pm
Website: 
https://ansp.org/programs-and-events/fes...

There’s only one Earth, and we are on it together! Celebrate life on Earth and the systems that support it with a wild week of science programs and conservation conversations. Get inspired to take action to make the world a better place.

Events for Children and Families

Collecting Evidence: Specimens and Artifacts That Demonstrate Climate Change

Monday, April 19, 3 p.m., Zoom

Co-presented with the Penn Museum and the Mutter Museum

Event Type: 
Community Events
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Educational Events
Topic: 
Education
Topic: 
Community Development
Topic: 
Environment

Citizen Diplomacy International Presents: Exploring Energy Innovations

Date: 
4/22/2021 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: 
Virtual
United States
See map: Google Maps
Website: 
https://cdiphila.org/events

This Earth Day, learn about the latest energy innovations from Pakistan to Philadelphia. Be part of the conversation by thinking globally and acting locally. Energy is essential to our lives and developing energy solutions designed for a sustainable future are critical. Meet inspiring citizen diplomats who are building a better energy sector across the world.

  • Amina Ansari, Consulting Manager at Bridge Factor and IVLP alumna from Pakistan
  • Kareem Afzal, Vice President of PDC Machines
Event Type: 
Webinar
Topic: 
Science and Technology
Topic: 
Environment
Topic: 
Energy/Alternative Energy
Global Region: 
Pakastani
Global Region: 
American (United States)

Combating Climate Change: Making Green Energy Solutions Accessible and Affordable for All

Date: 
4/20/2021 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: 
Virtual
United States
See map: Google Maps
Website: 
https://wacphila.org/events/combating-cl...
Event Type: 
Webinar
Topic: 
Science and Technology
Topic: 
Environment
Topic: 
Energy/Alternative Energy

The Eagles Go Green With New Initiative

Citizen Diplomats held a webcast earlier this summer with Norman Vossschulte, director of Guest Experience for the Philadelphia Eagles, where they discussed the Eagles’ Go Green initiative, the current season status, and plans for the future. 

The meeting was held during the five-year anniversary of Philadelphia’s Sister city relation with Frankfurt, Germany. Vosschulte worked at Disney for five-years as a public spokesperson and joined the Eagles in 2012.

News Type: 
HEALTH, SCIENCE, TECH
Topic: 
Environment
Topic: 
Public Health
Topic: 
Sports

Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival

Date: 
9/23/2020 8:00am - 9/27/2020 8:00pm
Website: 
https://philaenvirofilmfest.org/

Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival

September 23–27

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is proud to be a lead sponsor of the fourth annual Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival. For the first time, the Festival will be entirely virtual, with 13 curated programs consisting of 50 films, panel discussions and filmmaker Q&As — all available for viewing from your own home.

Event Type: 
Educational Events
Topic: 
Environment