Press Release: Co-founder Kelly Poirier to Introduce Footprint 2.0 at the 27th International Interdisciplinary Conference on the Environment

Sept 26, 2022 | Birmingham, AL—The Interdisciplinary Environmental Association (IEA) and the Urban Environmental Studies Program at Birmingham-Southern College are hosting the 27th International Interdisciplinary Conference on the Environmental (IICE) from Thursday, October 6 to Friday, October 7, 2022. The 27th IICE will take place online through the medium of Hopin, a virtual event platform. It will include individual research sessions, panel discussions, a keynote presentation, and virtual exposition booths. You can register as a virtual attendee (free) or choose to be an endorser. Visit the IICE registration page to grab your virtual seats today!

At this year's conference, Kelly Poirier, the Co-founder of Footprint App Inc., will introduce Footprint App's newest version, Footprint 2.0. “This new version includes a multidisciplinary program for education, enhanced technological features, and the ability to customize programs for any corporation, university, or school,” says Poirer. “With a greater focus on personal engagement, habit transformation, and community building, Footprint 2.0 is designed to educate, empower, and bring together individuals to take collective action against climate change.”

Footprint has signed the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), showing commitment to helping society stay below 1.5 degrees Celsius warming. Founded by individuals passionate about addressing climate change in their communities, Footprint has partnered with businesses, organizations, and world leaders to unite efforts and make an impact.

To attend Kelly’s talk and participate in the conference, register on Hopin and check out the official conference program on the IEA’s website!

Shrawani Chaudhari

Shrawani Chaudhari is a Newsroom Intern for Footprint App and a student of Environmental Science at Fergusson College , India. Her writing background includes contributing extensively to the Times NIE Website for which she received a Letter of Honor from the Editor. She has originally authored review articles on indigenous tribal technologies. Shrawani is a curious reader and is always looking for creative solutions and new innovations in the field of sustainability. Having a knack for asking questions, she hopes to encourage her readers to ask critical questions too.

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