New Federal Climate Strategy & Role of the Midwest

July 19, 2021
11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Monday, July 19, 2021
11am – 12:30pm CT | 12pm – 1:30pm ET

This is a virtual event featuring four federal leaders focused on the Biden administration’s climate strategy and specific implications for the Midwest. The event will provide an opportunity for leaders from key departments in the new administration to share their vision with climate leaders in the Midwest. The event will also continue to build momentum for more coordinated climate work in the Midwest and highlight the strength of existing sub-national actors in the Midwest.

Speakers include:

Sonia AggarwalSenior Advisor for Climate Policy and Innovation at the White House

Carla FrischActing Executive Director, Principal Deputy Director of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Policy

Janet McCabeDeputy Administrator, United States Environmental Protection Agency

Andrew WishniaDeputy Assistant Secretary for Climate Policy, Office of the Assistant

Secretary for Transportation Policy in the U.S. Department of Transportation