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2023 MI Healthy Climate Conference

"To change everything, we need everyone"

The state of Michigan’s first statewide climate conference took place at the Huntington Place in Detroit on April 11 and 12, 2023. The two-day conference brought together nearly 600 stakeholders from across the state and nation to help implement key actions in the MI Healthy Climate Plan. The conference theme was, "To change everything, we need everyone," and featured presentations, workshops and remarks from state officials, business leaders, advocates, tribal nations, academia, organized labor and more.

Attendees were welcomed by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and heard from thought leaders and experts on how Michigan can seize the opportunity to create a healthier, more just, and carbon-neutral Michigan. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gave the keynote address, focusing on themes of protecting Michiganders from the most significant impacts of climate change while seizing the economic opportunities of a clean energy transition.

Watch the 2023 Climate Conference Plenary Recordings

Welcome and Opening Remarks Video

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Cory Connolly (Speaker) - EGLE Office of Climate and Energy

Justin Onwenu (Moderator) - MAC-EJ

Mike Duggan (Speaker) - City of Detroit, Mayor

Message from Ali Zaidi

Ali Zaidi - National Climate Advisor - White House

Message from Ali Zaidi Video
A Path Forward with the MI Healthy Climate Plan Video

A Path Forward with the MI Healthy Climate Plan

Casey Katims - US Climate Alliance

Delivering Climate Justice and Energy Justice

Tony Reames - Deputy Director for Energy Justice of the US Department of Energy

Delivering Climate Justice and Energy Justice Video
Cleaning the Electric Grid Video

Cleaning the Electric Grid

Katherine Peretick - Michigan Public Service Commission

Driving Innovation to Decarbonize Industry

Kristen Cetin - Associate Professor, MSU IAC Director - Michigan State University

Driving Innovation to Decarbonize Industry Video
Seeing the Forest for the Trees Video

Seeing the Forest for the Trees

Scott Whitcomb - Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Repairing and Decarbonizing Michigan Homes and Businesses

Carla Walker-Miller - Found and CEO of Walker-Miller Energy Services

Repairing and Decarbonizing Michigan Homes and Businesses Video
Electrifying and Decarbonizing Transportation Video

Electrifying and Decarbonizing Transportation

Glen Stevens - Executive Director of MICHauto

Keynote Address from Governor Gretchen Whitmer

Keynote Address from Governor Gretchen Whitmer Video