One Climate Future

Coffee & Climate: Join the Bike Party
2024-07-19 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Orange Bike Brewing, 31 Diamond St Suite D, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join us for 2024’s last in-person Coffee & Climate event. On Friday, July 19th the One Climate Future Team is gearing up to co-host a ride with Portland Trails, Bicycle Coalition of Maine, and Portland Bike Party! Beyond the fun rides and celebrating Portland’s community of cycling enthusiasts, this event serves a larger purpose – amplifying the importance of equal access to transportation and promoting alternatives to car commuting. Join us at 6PM at Orange Bike Brewing, 31 Diamond Street for the pre-ride gathering to engage with fellow commuters and discuss how together we can support the development of necessary public infrastructure that supports sustainable modes of transport. The group ride will take off at 7PM!

No registration required, just bring your trusty bicycle, helmet, and high-visibility gear for safety.

Coffee & Climate: Urban Heat & the Power of Trees
2024-08-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Zoom Room
On Friday, August 9th from 9am – 10am the One Climate Future Team will be joined by Sheba Brown, Community Science Program Manager at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute and Tatyana Vashchenko of Portland’s Parks and Recreation Department. Together we will discuss urban heat islands research and what is being done to increase our tree canopy in a sustainable way.
Grab a cup of coffee and join us for this Coffee & Climate!
Register in advance for this meeting: https://portlandmaine-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscOyorzgpHNVdMeC9NDrKXdhFp3wCgnkn
View recordings of past events here.

Coffee & Climate: The Unseen Changes of a Warmer Climate
2024-09-13 09:00 - 10:00
We are seeing some of the major impacts of climate change – warmer days, more intense storms, flooding, and drought. Some of the less visual impacts of climate change include the spread of diseases, food safety, longer allergy seasons, new invasive pests, mental health impacts, and more. On Friday, September 13th, the One Climate Future Team hosted guest speaker, Dr. Nirav Shah, the Principal Deputy Director for the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention and former Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, to discuss these unseen changes of a warming climate.
View the recordings here.

Coffee & Climate: Cruise Ships in the Harbor
2024-10-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Zoom Room
On Friday, October 11th the One Climate Future Team hosted Sarah Flink, Executive Director at CruiseMaine, and Maureen Hayes, Director of Maritime Policy at Cruise Lines International Association to discuss the environmental and economic impact of cruise ships in our harbor and how the industry plans for a sustainable future.
There was a technical difficulty while recording this meeting, and despite a few days of working with the Zoom help desk, we were unable to recover and make available the recording.
Find more information about Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and CruiseMaine.
View recordings of past events here.

Coffee & Climate: The Present and Future of Transit in Our Region
2024-11-08 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Zoom Room
On Friday, November 8th from 9am – 10am the One Climate Future Team was joined by Mike Tremblay, Director of Transit Development at Greater Portland Metro, and Laura Qualey and Cashel Stewart, Regional Transportation Planners at Greater Portland Council of Governments. Together we discuss current initiatives and plans for the future of transit in our region.
View recording here.

Coffee & Climate: Producer Responsibility for Pollution
2024-12-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Zoom Room
On Friday, December 13th from 9am – 10am the One Climate Future Team was joined by Bea Johnson and Jamie Garvin from ecoMaine. Together we discuss producers taking responsibility for pollution and an update on the status of the Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging legislation here in Maine.
Watch the recording here.

Coffee & Climate: Ash Protection Collaboration Across Wabanakik
2025-01-24 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Zoom Room
Coffee & Climate: Ash Protection Collaboration Across Wabanakik
The One Climate Future Team was joined by John Daigle, Professor of Forest Recreation Management at the University of Maine and Director of APCAW, and research members Tyler Everett and Ella McDonald. Together we discussed ash trees, the spread of the invasive emerald ash borer, and the considerable effect this pest will have on ecosystems and traditions in our Northeastern forests.
View the recording here.

Coffee & Climate: An Introduction to the Regional Electrical Grid with ISO-New England
2025-02-14 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Zoom Room
Coffee & Climate: An Introduction to the Regional Electrical Grid with ISO-New England
On Friday, February 14th from 9am – 10am the One Climate Future Team was joined by Melissa Winne, ISO-New England. Together we discussed our ISO-NE’s three critical roles of grid operation, market administration, and power system planning.
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Coffee & Climate: Maine's Energy Plan
2025-03-14 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Zoom Room
Coffee & Climate: Maine’s Energy Plan
On Friday, March 14th from 9am – 10am the One Climate Future Team was joined by Dan Burgess, Director of the Governor’s Energy Office, to discuss the recently released state Energy Plan. In 2019, Governor Mills signed bipartisan legislation that set a requirement for Maine to use 80 percent renewable energy by 2030, and a target of 100 percent by 2050. After extensive public engagement and planning efforts with key energy stakeholders, the Governor’s Energy Office released the “Maine Energy Plan” early this year. Learn more about the Plan and the strategies it sets to build resilience and meet the Governor’s goal of 100 percent clean electricity by 2040.
View the recording of this event here.
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Coffee & Climate: Introduction to Charging the Region
2025-04-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Zoom Room
Coffee & Climate: Introduction to Charging the Region
The One Climate Future team was joined by Jon Gagne and Laura Qualey of the Greater Portland Council of Governments to discuss the “Charging the Region” initiative. The project intends to make it easier to drive electric vehicles in our region by using transportation data and public input to identify locations for new electric vehicle charging stations. Learn more about how GPCOG is identifying barriers to EV adoption, developing solutions, and how this will contribute to our goal of reducing transportation-related emissions in Maine 70% by 2045.
View the recording here.

Coffee & Climate: Walk the Working Waterfront
2025-05-31 11:00 - 15:00 | Commercial Street, Portland, Maine 04101
On Saturday, May 31st, join the One Climate Future team at the Walk the Working Waterfront (WTWW), an annual interactive event in downtown Portland, Maine on Commercial Street that proudly celebrates the city’s rich maritime culture and history. Come join the festivities to explore the many working piers and wharves, tour vessels, and chat with fishermen. The mission of WTWW is to increase awareness of the critical importance of working waterfront infrastructure by creating behind the scenes access and first-hand experiences for community members with the businesses and operators of Portland’s working waterfront.
The event is rain or shine! Whether it be exploring one of the many businesses Commercial Street has to offer, joining a walking tour of the working waterfront, boarding one of the Coast Guard vessels, or participating in one of the education stations on one of Portland’s historical wharfs, you will not be disappointed. Click here for more information.

Coffee & Climate: Stormwater Management
2025-06-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Zoom Room
Coffee & Climate: Stormwater Management
Happy Clean Water Week! The One Climate Future team was joined by South Portland Stormwater Program Coordinator Aubrey Strause and Portland Stormwater Coordinator Doug Roncarati to discuss stormwater management and climate resilience. Discover how both cities manage their stormwater programs, encompassing urban runoff, water quality, and flood control.
View recordings of the event here.

Coffee & Climate: Maine Aquaculture Association
2025-07-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Zoom Room
Coffee & Climate: Maine Aquaculture Association
On July 11th at 9:00am, the One Climate Team was joined by Trixie Betz with Maine Aquaculture Association for a discussion about the Maine aquaculture industry at the state, federal, and international levels. MAA education continues with their Apprenticeship Program, where applicants will be selected for hands-on, farm-based paid positions.
View the recording here.

Coffee & Climate: Living Shorelines
2025-08-08 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Zoom Room
Coffee & Climate: Living Shorelines
Dive into living shorelines with us on Friday, August 8, from 9:00-10:00 AM, with coastal geolgist Pete Slovinsky, from the Maine Geological Survey. Living shorelines are a nature-based approach to protecting our coastline that uses natural materials like plants, sand, and rock to protect against the impact of coastal erosion and enhance coastal ecosystems. Unlike traditional “hard” structures like seawalls, living shorelines are designed to be dynamic and adaptable to changing conditions, providing habitat for wildlife and improving water quality while also protecting against erosion.
Learn about solutions for the future of protecting Maine’s 3,500 miles of coastline.
Register in advance for this meeting: https://portlandmaine-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/9z34WfcfTeKTiOYY0nocvg
View recordings of past events here.

Coffee & Climate: Emergency Preparedness
2025-09-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Zoom Room
Coffee & Climate: Emergency Preparedness
Happy Emergency Preparedness Month! Join us next week on Friday, September 12th at 9:00am for a discussion with two exciting speakers: Aaron Milroy from the Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency (CCEMA) and Lisa Joyce from South Portland Public Library and Age Friendly South Portland.
CCEMA helps communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from large-scale disasters like floods or storms. They act as a central hub, bringing together different groups—like first responders, volunteer organizations, and businesses—to work together during an emergency. The agency’s goal is to make communities more resilient, ensuring they can bounce back quickly and fully after any major event.
In 2024, Age Friendly South Portland received an AARP Challenge Grant to work on emergency resilience. Partnering with the South Portland Housing Authority (SPHA), they have provided residents with information, training, and go-bags. Building on the success of onsite training at all SPHA buildings, Age Friendly South Portland has held numerous public education events, launched follow-up projects, and obtained additional funding from the Governor’s Cabinet on Aging.
Together, our speakers will provide an overview of a variety of ways that Mainers can prepare themselves and their communities in the event of an emergency.
Grab a cup of coffee and join us at this Coffee & Climate!
Register in advance for this meeting: https://portlandmaine-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/9z34WfcfTeKTiOYY0nocvg
View recordings of past events here.

Coffee & Climate: Climate Change in Maine
2025-10-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Zoom Room
Coffee & Climate: Climate Change in Maine
On Friday, October 10th, the One Climate Future team was joined by Kimber Colton (Senior Policy Advisor on Energy and Environment) and Jeanne Christie (District Representative on Energy & Environment) with Congresswoman Pingree’s Office to discuss climate change in Maine and action being taken at the federal level.
Watch the recording here.

Coffee & Climate: TBD
2025-11-14 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-12-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Zoom Room
Coffee & Climate: TBD
Join the Portland and South Portland Sustainability Offices for Coffee and Climate. These (mostly) virtual events are opportunities to discuss topics related to the Cities’ climate action plan, One Climate Future.
Register in advance for this meeting: https://portlandmaine-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/9z34WfcfTeKTiOYY0nocvg
View recordings of past events here.
