Dear John, In Summer, there is no better place to be than in Maine. Whether you’re having a picnic at Little Sebago, soaking up the sunshine at Reid State Park, picking blueberries at Spiller’s Farm, or strolling through Wolfe Neck’s trails, there is no doubt that we live in an extraordinary place. This July, as we dive into the heart of summer and we’re reminded of all the reasons we work to make Maine a better place to live and work, we're excited to bring you engaging and timely Lunch & Learn programs that tackle some of the most pressing issues in our communities we love so much. I hope you’ll join us. — Kathleen |
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Friday, July 5, 12-1 PM: No Lunch & Learn — Enjoy the Fourth of July Holiday! |
Friday, July 12, 12-1 PM: RESCHEDULED — Transforming Renewable Energy Conflicts: A Roadmap to Smooth Implementation
Dr. Lawrence Susskind, Ford Professor of Urban and Environmental Planning at MIT, is working to flip the narrative around renewable energy projects and teach a new generation how to successfully see these projects to fruition. As a pioneer in conflict resolution, founder of the Consensus Building Institute, and co-founder of the Program on Negotiation at Harvard, Professor Susskind has been teaching his students an innovative approach to tackling these disputes.
By applying their work to real-world renewable energy projects, his students learn to combine data analysis with mediation. This approach helps identify potential conflicts early in the development process, reducing opposition, preventing delays, and ensuring smoother implementation of renewable energy projects. Join us to discover how these techniques improve acceptance and accelerate the deployment of green energy, playing a crucial role in combating climate change on the frontlines. |
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Friday, July 19, 12-1 PM: Why land return to Indigenous Nations? Discussions on Wáhsehtəkʷ (the Penobscot River east branch project) and beyond.
Land return, rematriation (rebuilding traditional Indigenous stewardship and caretaking practices to ancestral places), and conservation work led by Indigenous peoples intersect with several of the key issues impacting the well-being and cultures of our Indigenous nations. This includes, but is not limited to, issues of environmental and climate justice, food sovereignty, health, and economic justice. Indigenous leadership, knowledge, and decision-making in conservation work also represent conservation best practices — resulting in the most effective ways to conserve lands productively for climate resilience and biodiversity.
Join Anthropologist and University of Maine Professor Darren Ranco, Natural Resources Director with the Penobscot Nation, Charles Loring, Jr., and the Trust for Public Land’s Executive Director Betsy Cook to learn more about the Wáhsehtəkʷ project and land return efforts in Wabanaki territory.
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Friday, July 26, 12-1 PM: Understanding EPR for Packaging in Maine Maine’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging is a first-in-the-nation law that aims to shift the financial burden of packaging waste management from taxpayers to producers, encouraging more sustainable packaging solutions.
Join Vanessa Berry, Sustainable Maine Program Manager for the Natural Resources Council of Maine, as she explains how this crucial program works and how it will benefit Mainers. She'll remind us of how we passed the law and the timeline for its implementation, and share how we can take action to support this important environmental initiative. Discover how this policy supports Maine's recycling goals and find out how you can contribute to a greener future for our state.
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