2026 Local Government Climate Action Showcase

Join Green Umbrella for the 2026 Local Government Climate Action Showcase from 3:30–5:00 PM on Wednesday, August 12 at the UC Digital Futures Building (3080 Exploration Avenue, Cincinnati).

Hear from local government leaders and Climate Action Fellows representing:

• City of Covington, KY

• Anderson Township, Ohio

• Hamilton County, Ohio

• City of Cincinnati, Ohio – Innovation Team

• City of Oxford, Ohio

• Village of Mariemont, Ohio

• Greenspace Alliance

• Green & Healthy Schools

Together, they will share how they started or advanced their climate action planning processes and projects, covering topics including climate budgeting and procurement, creating climate and sustainability action plans, engaging communities, climate migration, conducting capacity and needs assessments (including climate risk data collection and analysis), and tailored projects related to data and metrics, greenspace and green infrastructure, transportation, storytelling, extreme weather, land stability, schools, energy benchmarking, and more!

Green Umbrella will also share opportunities that any community can embrace to take the next steps to prepare for environmental change and access funding to improve infrastructure, build community resilience, and save money.

Only three local governments in our region currently have a sustainability plan. Green Umbrella's Climate Action Fellowship program pairs undergraduate and graduate students, as well as individuals looking to pivot careers, with local governments to develop practical plans and solutions for a changing climate. Local governments receive research support, added capacity, and assistance in sustainability planning, while Fellows gain invaluable public sector experience, networking opportunities, and professional development support.

The 2026 Climate Action Fellowship is supported by Michelman and The Nature Conservancy.

There will also be time to network with Climate Action Fellows, local government leaders, and community partners to learn how your community can take the next steps toward climate action.

The event will conclude with a Green Drinks networking reception at Somerset Bar from 5:15-7:15 pm.

The event is free and open to the public. RSVP today! Email Jamiya Barnett at jamiya@greenumbrella.org with any questions.