There have been several exciting developments since our last Chautauqua Climate Change Initiative Update in June. Many goals were achieved through project objectives. A few highlights include: a community contract signed for solar electric supply, electric vehicle charging expansion plans, and the renewal of the Jefferson Project with a $15 million research plan to form a more accurate picture of how the lake ecosystem works. The Climate Change Initiative has also kept things going busy at CHQ with a packed schedule of fall events. In September, we hosted nearly 100 cyclists for our first-ever Chautauqua Green Fondo (pictured), a cycling event benefiting regional and national nonprofits working to advance climate sustainability. Chautauqua Travels launched its second departure in November, following our first successful trip to Iceland in July. This four-day adventure was built around the theme “Responding to a Changing Climate: Resilience & Adaptation in New Orleans.” Chautauqua Institution also joined the WNY Sustainable Business Roundtable, a collaborative of organizations working together to demonstrate how regional businesses can take a lead in integrating sustainability into their operations. To find more information on current programs and events as well as links to past programs on CHQ Assembly, visit climate.chq.org 🐟🌍🚴‍♀️