Monday, June 23, 2025

Green Economy ‘Un-Conference’ Starts Wednesday at LA County Arboretum

[photo credit: Eventbrite]

The two-day event on June 25-26 will connect ‘conscious investing’ with indigenous wisdom and climate solutions in response to Los Angeles wildfires

A transformative sustainability conference aimed at rebuilding Los Angeles communities after recent wildfires will bring together climate leaders, indigenous voices, and impact investors at the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden.

The Green Economy Un-Conference, organized by Verdical Group and Community 3.0?, focuses on “conscious investing meets exponential solutions, indigenous wisdom, empowering underserved communities, and sharing initiatives for solving our most pressing environmental challenges.”

The conference programming emphasizes indigenous perspectives and community rebuilding across both days.

Day 1 features Indigenous Wisdom & Intuition, Climate Challenges & Message of Hope, Conscious Investing, and an Augmented Reality Immersion Experience. Day 2 includes an Indigenous Opening, The Future We Must Create, Emerging Women & BIPOC programming, Rebuilding Communities sessions, and Regenerative Architecture discussions.

Confirmed speakers include Cynthia Kersey, author of “Unstoppable,” Roberta Vasnic from VOID Studios who will address rebuilding whole communities rather than just homes, and Minari Ushiagua from the Sápara Nation sharing indigenous wisdom for climate solutions. Nancy Baker Cahill will present on immersive art and climate storytelling, while Dr. Tom English will offer a hopeful perspective on climate science. Robert Lempert from RAND Corporation will advance the #RebuildLAGreen initiative.

The event represents a collaboration between Verdical Group, a nationally leading sustainability consulting firm, and Community 3.0?, which mobilizes individuals and organizations in Pasadena and the greater Los Angeles area to take action on climate emergency challenges. Verdical Group also organizes the annual Net Zero Conference, described as “the world’s largest event dedicated to net zero energy, decarbonization, and climate resilience.”

In response to the Los Angeles fires’ impact on communities, organizers have absorbed all ticketing and processing fees on Eventbrite.

They are also offering sponsored attendance options for individuals who may not be able to afford tickets, ensuring broad participation in the sustainability-focused gathering.

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