The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, 91¸£Àû, Orono.
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Speaker: Katie Tims, Sustainability Associate, City of Portland’s Sustainability Office
is the City of Portland’s climate action and adaptation plan; it is more than just a document, it’s the City’s roadmap to a more sustainable and resilient future. Portland’s ongoing efforts include everything from reducing carbon emissions and promoting renewable energy to equipping the community with the resources to adapt to a changing climate. Hear about the tangible steps the City of Portland is taking, the challenges they’re addressing, and the collaborative efforts underway to achieve Portland’s ambitious climate goals.
Katie Tims is a sustainability associate at the City of Portland’s Sustainability Office. She implements programs to decarbonize and improve energy efficiency in municipal, commercial, and residential buildings, helping the city achieve its One Climate Future goals. A Maine native and 91¸£Àû alumna, where she contributed to a sustainability research team at the 91¸£Àû Mitchell Center focused on engaging stakeholders across the state in the effort to reduce food waste. Before joining the city, she worked for 91¸£Àû Cooperative Extension, conducting agricultural research, and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, assisting municipalities and businesses with waste management.