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Arizona Forward Arizona Forward exists to drive major initiatives that enhance quality of life, economic vitality and the long-term sustainability of Arizona.

Now more than ever, as Arizona continues to grow and more people and businesses call Arizona home, it is important that we work together to protect our resources and communities. By creating vital strategic plans and initiatives today, we will ensure a vibrant, sustainable and economically sound future for all Arizonans.

From extreme heat and wildfire to rapid growth and changing environmental conditions, Arizona faces challenges that requ...
10/16/2026

From extreme heat and wildfire to rapid growth and changing environmental conditions, Arizona faces challenges that require us to rethink how we plan, build and protect our communities.

At Arizona Forward’s 2026 Statewide Sustainability Summit, our Nature, Risk & Resilience panel will bring together leaders from emergency management, utilities, planning and conservation to explore what it takes to build a more resilient Arizona.

Meet our panelists:
• Destiny Colorado | Arizona Department of Emergency & Military Affairs
• Alek Mendoza | Arizona Public Service
• Adam Copeland | City of Buckeye
• Haley Paul | Audubon Southwest

Moderated by Maggie Soffel | Rio Reimagined, ASU

Building a more resilient Arizona starts with the decisions we make today. Be part of the conversation!

📅 October 26, 2026
📍 SRP PERA Club | Tempe, AZ

🔗 Learn more and register: https://zurl.co/S5mLM

What does the future of sustainability leadership in Arizona look like? Meet the next generation already shaping it!At A...
10/14/2026

What does the future of sustainability leadership in Arizona look like? Meet the next generation already shaping it!

At Arizona Forward’s 2026 Statewide Sustainability Summit, we’re bringing together emerging leaders from across sectors for an engaging conversation about their journeys, challenges and visions for Arizona’s future.

🎤 Meet our panelists:
• Lauren Click | Let’s Go Compost
• Chelsea McGuire | Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona
• Moises Gomez | Local First Arizona
• Anthony Mirabito | Salt River Project

Moderated by Colin Tetreault of EY, this discussion will explore what it means to be a sustainability leader today, the challenges facing the next generation and the opportunities ahead.

📅 October 26, 2026
📍 SRP PERA Club | Tempe, AZ

Join us as we spotlight the voices helping shape a more sustainable and resilient Arizona!

🔗 Learn more and register: https://zurl.co/PdIjD

As Arizona continues to grow, so does the demand on the infrastructure that powers our communities and economy.At the 20...
10/12/2026

As Arizona continues to grow, so does the demand on the infrastructure that powers our communities and economy.

At the 2026 Statewide Sustainability Summit, hear from leaders across Arizona’s utility industry, including Salt River Project, Arizona Public Service and Tucson Electric Power, for a timely conversation on energy, infrastructure and growth, and how our systems are preparing for increasing demand and continued development.

📅 October 26 | SRP PERA Club, Tempe

Be in the room for the conversation. Register today: https://zurl.co/sXTgV

Arizona Forward is excited to help spread the word about USGBC Arizona’s upcoming Future-Ready event!Join sustainability...
10/09/2026

Arizona Forward is excited to help spread the word about USGBC Arizona’s upcoming Future-Ready event!

Join sustainability and industry leaders on November 3 at ASU SkySong for conversations around decarbonization, energy and water resilience, data centers and Arizona’s built environment.

November 3 | 8:00 AM–12:15 PM
📍 ASU SkySong, Scottsdale

Learn more and register: https://zurl.co/NbIXJ

Five Arizona mayors. One statewide conversation.At the 2026 Statewide Sustainability Summit, mayors from Phoenix, Mesa, ...
10/07/2026

Five Arizona mayors. One statewide conversation.

At the 2026 Statewide Sustainability Summit, mayors from Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Flagstaff and Tucson will come together to discuss how Arizona’s cities are navigating growth, resilience and the challenges shaping the decade ahead.

Hear from Mayors Kate Gallego, Mark Freeman, Corey Woods, Becky Daggett and Regina Romero during Leading from the Ground Up: Arizona’s Mayors on Building Resilient Communities.

📅 October 26 | SRP PERA Club, Tempe

Be in the room for the conversation. Register today: https://zurl.co/z9YiE

Last week, Arizona Forward brought together leaders from across Southern Arizona for an important conversation on the in...
10/06/2026

Last week, Arizona Forward brought together leaders from across Southern Arizona for an important conversation on the infrastructure behind data centers and what continued growth could mean for the region’s water, energy and communities.

A huge thank you to our speakers for sharing their expertise and perspectives:

Sarah Porter, Director, Kyl Center for Water Policy
Chris Norman, Vice President of Public Policy, Tucson Electric Power
Kerri Hickenbottom, Associate Professor of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, University of Arizona

And thank you to everyone who joined us at the Arizona Inn! These conversations are strongest when we bring together voices from across sectors to learn, ask questions and better understand the opportunities and challenges ahead for Southern Arizona.

We appreciate our speakers, attendees and Southern Arizona community for being part of the conversation!

Our 2026–2027 Emerging Sustainability Leaders are officially underway! Earlier this month, the cohort kicked off Unit O...
09/28/2026

Our 2026–2027 Emerging Sustainability Leaders are officially underway!

Earlier this month, the cohort kicked off Unit One: Clean Transportation, exploring the technologies, infrastructure, and strategies shaping the future of transportation in Arizona.

A huge thank you to our speakers Phil Robinson, Edward Brown and Rook Bowman, and John Heckman, for sharing their expertise with the class!

We also want to thank Valley Metro for hosting the cohort for a presentation and behind-the-scenes tour of its Operations and Maintenance Center to wrap up the day.

What a great way to start the year!

A great evening of connection! Last week, Arizona Forward members, partners, and sustainability professionals gathered f...
09/25/2026

A great evening of connection!

Last week, Arizona Forward members, partners, and sustainability professionals gathered for our Central Regional Mixer at Culinary Dropout in Tempe.

We loved reconnecting with familiar faces, making new connections, and welcoming our 2026–2027 Emerging Sustainability Leaders cohort!

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

ONE WEEK AWAY: Is Southern Arizona ready for the AI boom?As AI and data center development accelerates, what will it mea...
09/24/2026

ONE WEEK AWAY: Is Southern Arizona ready for the AI boom?

As AI and data center development accelerates, what will it mean for Southern Arizona’s energy, water and infrastructure?

Join Arizona Forward October 1 in Tucson for The Infrastructure Behind AI, featuring insights from ASU and Tucson Electric Power (TEP) on what this growth could mean for our region.

📅 Oct. 1 | 7:30 a.m.
📍 Arizona Inn | Tucson

Don’t miss this timely conversation—register today!
https://zurl.co/wFsXf

Arizona Forward is pleased to announce that nominations and applications are now open for the 2026 Rising Sustainability...
09/22/2026

Arizona Forward is pleased to announce that nominations and applications are now open for the 2026 Rising Sustainability Star Award.

Now in its second year, this award recognizes an emerging sustainability professional who is making a meaningful impact in Arizona and helping advance a more sustainable future for our state.

Eligible nominees must be affiliated with an Arizona Forward member organization, have 10 years or less of professional experience in sustainability, and demonstrate measurable impact, leadership, and innovation in areas such as climate, energy, water, materials and circular economy, or other areas of sustainability.

Nominees may represent any sector, including businesses, nonprofits, municipalities, public agencies, utilities, education, and more. Self-nominations are also encouraged.

Deadline to Apply or Nominate: October 15, 2026

Finalists will be notified, and the winner will be recognized at Arizona Forward’s Annual Membership Meeting & Awards Program on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

Learn more and submit a nomination or application: https://zurl.co/KGea9

We look forward to recognizing the rising leaders making a difference across Arizona.

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Phoenix, AZ
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