Latest Past Events

Regeneration – A Celebration of Hope and Climate Action

The Funk Zone

CEC's on Saturday, September 21, 2024 for an evening of hope, inspiration, and climate action. This year’s theme for CEC's 2024 Green Gala - “Regeneration” - underscores the crucial work being done to support climate action on the Central Coast of California. The Green Gala is CEC’s largest fundraising event, bringing together community leaders, environmental […]

Industry Night for non-profits

CEC Environmental Hub 1219 State St., Santa Barbara

The Community Environmental Council is hosting an exclusive Industry Night for non-profit event planners, vendors, and partners at our Environmental Hub. This is your chance to discover Santa Barbara’s newest downtown venue, network with industry professionals, and explore featured sustainably-minded event resources. This event is co-hosted by CEC and Eji Event Co. Request an invitation […]

The Case for Degrowth: Alternative Economics for Sustainable Futures

CEC Environmental Hub 1219 State St., Santa Barbara

Giorgos Kallis is an ecological economist and political ecologist working on environmental justice and limits to growth. Prof. Kallis is known globally for his writing on degrowth, including the books, “The Case for Degrowth”, “Limits,” and “Degrowth.” He is an ICREA Research Professor at the ICTA Institute of Environmental Science and Technology at the Universitat […]