Braveboy Climate Leadership Summit Streaming

Virtual Program

Due to overwhelming demand, the Braveboy Climate Leadership Summit is now available virtually. This page provides the full virtual program so you can follow the day’s events live or watch on-demand. Each session will be linked to its YouTube recording. 

If you have not yet registered, please complete the online registration form to receive your confirmation email and livestream link. 

Opening Ceremony & Keynote 

Braveboy Climate Leadership Summit 2025: Opening Ceremony & Keynote 
 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM 
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Lunch Sessions 

Local Government’s Role in Driving Climate Solutions: Best Practices from the Front Lines

12:00 – 12:30 AM 
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Learn from County and city leaders who have taken a variety of approaches to mitigating and adapting to climate change within their communities. From rural to urban settings and from small municipalities to large counties, these practitioners will share the unique conditions and constraints that have driven their approaches, as well as the promising practices that have contributed to their successes.

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Afternoon Panel Sessions 

Accelerating Climate Action Through Interagency Partnerships: Mapping Heat Islands to Improve Equity, Health and Environmental Outcomes

12:30 – 1:20 PM 
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This session highlights how heat-island mapping is transforming climate action in Prince George’s County through cross-agency collaboration. Panelists from DoE, the Health Department, and DPW&T will show how each agency uses this shared data for different but complementary purposes, demonstrating how coordinated efforts reduce duplication, maximize resources, and accelerate implementation. The discussion will also examine current gaps in data collection, emerging needs for new datasets, and future opportunities to expand the use of heat-mapping tools to guide investments and strengthen resilience across the County. 

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Breakout Session: Leveling the Playing Field – Investing in Overburdened Communities 

12:30 PM – 1:20 PM 
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Communities that have faced decades of disinvestment and environmental burdens must be centered in climate action. This session examines how Prince George’s County and its partners are directing resources, policies, and programs to support neighborhoods disproportionately affected by pollution, flooding, extreme heat, and limited access to green space. Panelists will discuss strategies for advancing environmental justice, removing structural barriers, and ensuring residents in Equity Emphasis Areas benefit from clean air, safe water, resilient infrastructure, and economic opportunity. Through community-driven insights and real examples of targeted investment, this session explores what it truly means to level the playing field and build a more equitable, resilient future for all.  

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Breakout Session: Climate Change and Human Health 

12:30 PM – 1:20 PM 
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Climate change is increasingly shaping public health in Prince George’s County, influencing everything from heat-related illness and asthma to emergency response and community wellbeing. This session examines the growing connections between climate impacts and health outcomes, highlighting how local agencies, healthcare partners, and community organizations are working to protect vulnerable populations. Panelists will discuss strategies for reducing exposure, strengthening preparedness, addressing cumulative health burdens, and building systems that support long-term resilience. Through data, lived experience, and on-the-ground initiatives, this conversation explores what it takes to safeguard the health of residents in a changing climate. 

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Breakout Session: Unlocking Economic Opportunity – Growing the Climate Workforce 

1:40 PM – 2:30 PM 
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The clean energy transition is creating a surge of new career pathways, and this session explores how Prince George’s County is positioning residents to thrive in a rapidly growing climate workforce. Panelists will discuss emerging opportunities in renewable energy, green infrastructure, sustainability, and technical trades—and highlight programs that are training and hiring local talent. Through real-world examples and partnerships with industry, education, and workforce organizations, this session demonstrates how the County is turning climate action into economic opportunity and building a diverse, job-ready workforce for the future. 

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Breakout Session: Tools for Changing the Game – Green & Renewable Energy Solutions 

1:40 PM – 2:30 PM 
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Renewable energy is transforming how Prince George’s County powers its communities, institutions, and future growth. This session highlights innovative tools and solutions—from solar and battery storage to high-efficiency buildings and district-scale energy systems—that are helping local governments, schools, and nonprofits reduce emissions and lower costs. Panelists will share real examples of clean energy projects already making an impact, discuss the incentives and partnerships that make them possible, and explore how to overcome challenges such as funding gaps and workforce needs. Together, they’ll outline the practical steps and emerging opportunities that can accelerate the County’s transition to a cleaner, more resilient energy future. 

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