The Center for Environmental Policy
Understanding our Planet
The Center for Environmental Policy (CEP) builds public and professional awareness on important environmental topics.
Sylvia Earle Speaks to Members of the Academy
The Center for Environmental Policy (CEP) brings nationally known speakers to the Academy, such as Sylvia Earle, pictured above.
City Council Forum
Urban Sustainability Forums are put on by an alliance of local groups.
The Academy’s Center for Environmental Policy (CEP) is a key player in the environmental and sustainability community in the greater Philadelphia region. Bringing together top scientists, policy makers, and the general public around issues of critical environmental importance, the CEP provides non-partisan, science-based information on key environmental issues, promotes solutions, and builds awareness. In addition the regular public programs held at the Academy on a variety of environmental topics, CEP also acts as a logistical hub for local working groups organized around sustainability issues.
Environmental Programs
Events
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Thursday May 23 5:30 PM-8:30 PM
Join us to learn about a wide range of alternatives to traditional housing that may help address environmental and economic challenges in the future.
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Thursday May 30 5:30 PM-8:30 PM
Join us as we consider ways to lay the groundwork for new and transformative approaches to sustainable design that are ambitious, authentic, and ultimately lifesaving.