Climate on the Klamath | Permitting the Bay’s Future: Permitting Reform for Coastal Resilience — San Francisco | Rifio

Name: Climate on the Klamath | Permitting the Bay’s Future: Permitting Reform for Coastal Resilience
Start: 2026-04-20T21:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-04-20T22:00:00+00:00
Location: Klamath (Historic Ship), Pier 9, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA

About this event

Climate on the Klamath is a full day of expert presentations and panel discussions on the future of energy, environmental law, coastal resilience, aviation, and more. The event kicks off SF Climate Week aboard the Historic Klamath and is hosted by the Bay Area Council, the business association and public policy institute for the San Francisco Bay Area & Silicon Valley.

Join us for our 2 PM panel hosted by the Port of Redwood City: Permitting the Bay’s Future: Permitting Reform for Coastal Resilience

As sea levels rise and storms intensify, the San Francisco Bay must accelerate efforts to protect communities, infrastructure, and ecosystems along its shoreline. Yet many of the projects designed to restore wetlands and build defenses face complex and time-consuming permitting processes that can slow urgently needed work. This panel will explore the regulatory challenges confronting coastal resilience projects and the promising efforts underway to improve how they move from concept to construction.

Panelists will discuss lessons learned from successful process innovations such as the San Francisco Bay Restoration Regulatory Integration Team and the Statewide Restoration Exemption for Restoration Projects, as well as current initiatives like the permitting reform efforts led by the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission. The conversation will also examine how proposed legislation like AB 2051, authored by Buffy Wicks, could help streamline approvals and coordinate agencies to accelerate climate resilience projects across the Bay Area. Attendees will gain insight into what’s working today, what barriers remain, and what policy or process improvements could help the region deliver coastal resilience projects at the scale and speed the climate crisis demands.

Speakers:- Kristine Zortman, Executive Director, Port of Redwood City (Moderator)- Len Materman, Chief Executive Officer, OneShoreline- Laura Tam, Chief Executive Officer, Bay Planning Coalition- Larry Goldzband, Executive Director, San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission

Attendees are encouraged to stay for the full day of programming, capped with a reception sponsored by our presenting sponsor Alaska Airlines, along with Farella Braun + Martel, Ramboll, the Port of Redwood City, Stanford University, and PG&E.

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About Climate on the Klamath | Permitting the Bay’s Future: Permitting Reform for Coastal Resilience in San Francisco

Climate on the Klamath | Permitting the Bay’s Future: Permitting Reform for Coastal Resilience is a free independent taking place on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Klamath (Historic Ship), Pier 9, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA, San Francisco, United States. Attendance is free — register to secure your spot. Currently 125 people have registered out of 125 spots. The event runs for approximately 1 hour.

Climate on the Klamath | Permitting the Bay’s Future: Permitting Reform for Coastal Resilience — key details

Date:: Monday, April 20, 2026
Time:: 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM (America/Los_Angeles)
Duration:: 1 hour
Location:: Klamath (Historic Ship), Pier 9, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA, San Francisco, United States
Price:: Free
Format:: In-person
Attending:: 125 registered

What to expect at Climate on the Klamath | Permitting the Bay’s Future: Permitting Reform for Coastal Resilience

Join this independent over 1 hour for an engaging session of learning, discussion, and networking with fellow attendees.

Who should attend Climate on the Klamath | Permitting the Bay’s Future: Permitting Reform for Coastal Resilience?

This independent in San Francisco is ideal for:

sustainability and climate tech professionals

Why attend?

Free to attend — no financial commitment required
Join 125+ other attendees in a vibrant community gathering

San Francisco event — April 2026

This evening independent is part of the growing events scene in San Francisco. Whether you're based in San Francisco or visiting for the independent, it's a great opportunity to connect with the local community. Browse more upcoming events in San Francisco on Rifio.

Topics and categories

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Frequently asked questions about Climate on the Klamath | Permitting the Bay’s Future: Permitting Reform for Coastal Resilience

When is Climate on the Klamath | Permitting the Bay’s Future: Permitting Reform for Coastal Resilience?: Climate on the Klamath | Permitting the Bay’s Future: Permitting Reform for Coastal Resilience takes place on Monday, April 20, 2026 from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
Where is Climate on the Klamath | Permitting the Bay’s Future: Permitting Reform for Coastal Resilience held?: Climate on the Klamath | Permitting the Bay’s Future: Permitting Reform for Coastal Resilience takes place at Klamath (Historic Ship), Pier 9, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA, San Francisco, United States.
How much does Climate on the Klamath | Permitting the Bay’s Future: Permitting Reform for Coastal Resilience cost?: Climate on the Klamath | Permitting the Bay’s Future: Permitting Reform for Coastal Resilience is free to attend. Register on the event page to secure your spot.
How many people are attending Climate on the Klamath | Permitting the Bay’s Future: Permitting Reform for Coastal Resilience?: 125 people have registered so far out of 125 available spots. There are 75 spots remaining.
How do I register for Climate on the Klamath | Permitting the Bay’s Future: Permitting Reform for Coastal Resilience?: You can register for Climate on the Klamath | Permitting the Bay’s Future: Permitting Reform for Coastal Resilience through the original event page on Luma. Click the "View on Luma" button above, or save it to your Rifio account to get reminders.
How long is Climate on the Klamath | Permitting the Bay’s Future: Permitting Reform for Coastal Resilience?: Climate on the Klamath | Permitting the Bay’s Future: Permitting Reform for Coastal Resilience runs for approximately 1 hour, from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM (America/Los_Angeles).

Climate on the Klamath | Permitting the Bay’s Future: Permitting Reform for Coastal Resilience