Experts from the City University of New York, public and nonprofit sectors, and city government discuss lessons learned from the devastation caused by Superstorm Sandy. SESSION TOPICS: 1) Science, Climate, and Storm Prediction 2) New York City Natural Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response 3) Public Health &...
What: This visual presentation brings into conversation diverse and intriguing perspectives on the relationship between nature and America’s most prominent city. The author intermingles elements of natural history, urban ecology, and environmental politics, providing fresh insights into nature and the urban...
About: The immediate impact and aftermath of Hurricane Sandy has raised questions about how we can reduce our vulnerability to future storms as well as enhance our adaptation to climate change. The immediate discussion of rebuilding makes clear that there are issues of scientific uncertainty, engineering, planning...
SATURDAY DECEMBER 1, 2012 AT CUNY HUNTER COLLEGE About the Event: The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) and its NYC Chapter, GreenHomeNYC, have assembled a slate of local experts and owners to help those involved with multifamily buildings in New York City get a leg up the new requirements and learn the...
A discussion of Eric Sanderson’s Terra Nova: The New World after Oil, Cars and Suburbs co-sponsored with The Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College Tuesday, November 20, 2012 Reception 5:30 PM Program 6:00 PM The next administration will face great challenges in addressing continued global...
The backstory of the October 4, 2010 edition of Newsweek highlights findings from original research co-written by CISC and Evan Mason (the founder of Sustainable Yards, a project of Landmark West). Lesley Patrick, Program Manger at the Institute, and researchers Jennifer Cox, Kristen Grady, and Kate Ervin, worked with...
Creating sustainable local food systems might mean changing how we grow food. Learn how some New Yorkers are growing local food with local resources. Come see The Science Barge–the only fully-functioning demonstration of renewable energy supporting sustainable hydroponic agriculture in NY–and all its green...
The Turning the Tide: New York’s Waterfront in Transition event series has come to a close. CISC would like to thank all those who helped make this such an amazing series; the speakers, the hosts, and of course all those great citizens who attended the events. If you missed any of the events, frett not! You can...
In recognition of the quadricentennial of Henry Hudson’s 1609 voyage up the Hudson River, an all day conference was held that examined New York City as a landmark case history in environmental sustainability. Thank you to all who attended, supported, and volunteered. Check out images, presentations, and podcasts from...
The CUNY Institute for Sustainable Cities was proud to present the 4th annual Governors Island Science, Art Exhibition and Lecture Series: Sustainable Living for Sustainable Cities. The program was seeking to engage the public by approaching sustainability in the city from all lenses, drawing lectures from the public, private...
A number of wonderful artists have contributed work to this years Governors Island Art Exhibition. Their work is on display every weekend at Pershing Hall on Governors Island along with the Speaker Series, open every Saturday from June 27 through September 5 (except July 4th). Julie Ashcraft Human-powered Computer, 2009...
Summer 2009 The CUNY Institute for Sustainable Cities (CISC) is proud to present our Second Annual Governors Island Art for Sustainability Contest, marking our 4th Annual Science Exhibition and Lecture Series on Governors Island, featuring CUNY art in various mediums. Our “Sustainable Living for Sustainable Cities”...
The CUNY Institute for Sustainable Cities (CISC) presents the 2009 Governors Island Research Poster Contest. This summer marks our 4th Annual Science Exhibition and Lecture Series on Governors Island. Our “Sustainable Living for Sustainable Cities” programming this summer focuses on sustainability as it relates to...
An evening panel and discussion featuring noted author Phillip Lopate, Urban Planner Ann Buttenwieser, Biologist John Waldman, and Public Policy Scholar Rutherford Platt, dedicated to tracing the history of Manhattan’s 26 mile waterfront and looking ahead to its future potential. An audio recording of this event can...
Movie Mapping Night : 10/29/09 2009 Governors Island Awards Ceremony : 10/07/09 How to Find a Real Job in the Sustainability Industry
Focus the Nation Green Students Meeting Green Students Meeting Melting Ice and Rising Tides The Humane Metropolis Environmental Open-house Meat in the Big Apple
2007 Love the Environment Day Climate Risk Management Peak Oil and Climate Uncertainty 2006 Nature in the City?
