Regional Convenings & Learning Trips
Throughout the year, the National Environmental Caucus hosts regional convenings and immersive learning tours to expand lawmakers’ knowledge of environmental issues and connections to other legislators across the country.
Upcoming Events
2026 Energy Affordability Leaders Summit
Join NEC in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from December 6-9 for a convening of energy affordability leaders.
The Benefits
Throughout the year, the National Environmental Caucus hosts regional convenings and immersive learning opportunities. These events help our members:
- See environment solutions firsthand
- Build cross-state momentum
- Connect with peers and subject-matter experts
- Learn about effective policies
What Members and Partners Say
“NEC helps legislators stay apprised of current science-based information on clean energy issues critical to good legislation to protect our environment.”
Representative Joanne Ferrary
New Mexico
“I credit the resources from NEC for assisting me in keeping transportation emissions reductions at the top of my priority list, and this year that support has helped lead to a successful effort to reduce transportation emissions in Rhode Island.”
Senator Alana DiMario
Rhode Island
“It was through working with NEC and connecting with other like-minded legislators that I developed my ideas for outdoor engagement legislation for Nevada. In particular, I was able to look to other states that had implemented some version of No Child Left Inside to develop my bill in the 2019 Legislative Session.”
Assemblyman Steve Yeager
Nevada
Event Recaps
Get a summary of the events you were interested in attending but missed.
2026 MRLC Forum Recap
State legislators from across seven states convened in Jackson, Mississippi, for the 2026 Mississippi River Legislative Caucus (MRLC) Forum, where they explored how to support one of the most economically and socially consequential waterways.
2026 National Forum
NEC hosted its annual National Forum in Chicago, Illinois, from Thursday, July 23, to Saturday, July 25, 2026. The gathering brought together over 200 legislators from 44 states and territories.
2026 European Circular Policy Expedition Recap
In early July, NEC partnered with Circle to bring 11 legislators and legislative staff from eight states on the European Circular Policy Expedition in Austria and Slovakia.
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