The Houston Hackathon is a “civic” hackathon to solve problems that affect the greater public—such as traffic information, voter registration, or recycling programs, just to name a few. Anyone interested in improving Houston should join. Visit houstonhackathon.com for a tentative schedule and to register.

Climathon 2021 Kick-Off!

They envision a more prosperous, inclusive, climate-resilient economy, where finance flows to green projects and activities, and where motivated people are empowered with the skills and capacity they need to take action.

This progress can only be achieved through systemic change – change that includes innovation across business, investment, regulation, governance structures, values and mindsets. They invite you to leverage Climathon Houston as a way to start ideating and innovating a solutions in these areas, or to continue working on and engaging people in solutions you may already be developing, especially those that relate to:

Urban Transitions

1. Promote retrofit and decentralized energy
2. Create green, resilient cities
3. Accelerate clean urban mobility

Sustainable Land Use

1. Make agriculture climate-smart
2. Transform food systems
3. Nurture forests in integrated landscapes

Sustainable Production Systems

1. Recast materials production
2. Reduce industry emissions
3. Reboot regional economies

Decision Metrics and Finance

1. Mainstream climate in financial markets
2. Democratize climate risk information
3. Foster bankable green assets in cities

Schedule:

• 12:00-12:10 PM Welcome + Climathon Introduction
• 12:10-12:40PM Challenge Lightning Round
• 12:40-13:00PM Next Steps & Breakout Rooms

Challenge Leaders: TBA

Learn More About the Climathon and Sign-up to Participate: https://climathonhouston.com

Transform despair to action in the troubled world – a mutual support self study group

Weekly book discussion group, hosted by First Unitarian Universalist Church Climate Action Team.

To sign-up, email Nan Hildreth.

Weekly book discussion group, hosted by Extinction Rebellion.

To sign-up, email Nan Hildreth.

This Plant-Based Burger Bar/Potluck kicks off a week long awareness campaign for animal rights and veganism. We are featuring Animal activist/author Ed Winters, Musical guest Strands of Compassion, and a sermon by D. Scott Cooper.

We hope to find likeminded community members whose beliefs resonate with that of First UU of Houston as well as informing our own community to the Environmental, Health, and Ethical importance of transitioning to a plant-based, vegan lifestyle.

Please join us for some free food, and conversation.

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston along with the climate action team is sponsoring a series of events as part of service dedicated to animal rights. This event will feature World Renowned Vegan Activist Ed Winters speaking about veganism and the environment. Ed will be available to answer questions for approximately 30 minutes following the talk.

First UU of Houston will begin the series with a Plant-based potluck which will also require a registration. Following the potluck we will be hosting a concert by Strands of Compassion to which all are welcome to attend this will be a pay what you wish event. On Saturday we will host the Ed Winters Talk w/ Q&A. And on Sunday Rev. D. Scott Cooper will deliver his Sermon for the Animals.

We hope you might attend all or some of these events.

Weekly book discussion group, hosted by First Unitarian Universalist Church Climate Action Team.

To sign-up, email Nan Hildreth.

Weekly book discussion group, hosted by Extinction Rebellion.

To sign-up, email Nan Hildreth.