October 2020 - Creating cultural and behavior shifts in sustainability

In this webinar, organized and co-hosted with GreenStep Schools, presented live on October 21, 2020, we learned about the science & strategies for creating cultural & behavioral shifts towards sustainability.

Agenda: 

9:00: Welcome
9:05-9:15: Random Networking
9:15-9:40: Behavior Change Programs – Alexis Troschinetz, Clean Energy Resource Teams
9:40-10:10: Psychology of Sustainability – Dr. Elise L. Amel, University of St. Thomas; Co-Author, Psychology for Sustainability
10:10-10:25: City Examples 

• City of Faribault, Dave Wanberg 
• City of Richfield, Jack Broz

10:25-10:45: Breakout Sessions

• Green Teams (internal, joint, or external)
• Sustainable campaigns and outreach (to citizens and businesses)
• Empowering sustainable behavior among city or school staff

10:45-11:00: Closing 

View the webinar recording

View the PowerPoints and additional materials: 

 

• Key behavior change strategies table, MN CERTs
• Behavior change worksheet, MN CERTs 
• Resilient Cities & Communities
• New resources for BPA 24, RCC
• Best Practice 24: Benchmarks and Community Engagement 

Register for upcoming GreenStep Cities technical workshops here. You do not need to be a GreenStep City to attend.

 Visit the GreenStep Cities program website at www.mngreenstep.org.