U-M Climate Week 2026 View Other Sessions

Join the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS), College of Engineering, Office of Campus Sustainability, and 50 States of Sustainability for an evening exploring innovative, locally grounded approaches to sustainability. The program will feature a screening of Episode #101 of 50 States of Sustainability, a PBS series highlighting people and communities across the country developing practical solutions to environmental challenges. Episode #101 brings together three compelling stories: a solar farm that produces both renewable energy and food through agrivoltaics; the founder of the Rocky Mountain Institute reflecting on the critical role of energy efficiency; and an 11-year-old beekeeper making the case for protecting bees and pollinators.

Following the screening, a diverse panel of University of Michigan faculty, sustainability practitioners, local leaders, and 50 States of Sustainability representatives will explore the connections among clean energy, agriculture, land use, energy efficiency, and biodiversity.