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Global Sustainable Cities: Cities and Our Environmental Future

NYU Abu Dhabi Institute in New York 19 Washington Square North, New York, NY, United States

Over half of the world’s population now lives in cities, and this share is expected to increase in the coming decades. With growing urbanization, cities and their residents face substantial environmental challenges such as higher temperatures, droughts, wildfires, and increased flooding. In response to these pressing challenges, some cities have begun to develop local environmental […]

Organic Waste in NYC: A Conversation with DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch & Council Member Sandy Nurse

Virtual Webinar

Every year, New York City residents and businesses generate 1.8 million tons of organic waste, with nearly all of it ending up in landfills. In particular, organic waste, including food scraps, food-soiled paper, yard debris, is estimated to make up one-third of the waste collected from New York City residences each day. To reduce the […]

Counting What We Consume: A Conversation with NYC Chief Climate Officer Rohit Aggarwala and Food Policy Director Kate MacKenzie

Virtual Webinar

In April 2023, New York City launched its new integrated greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory for measuring local contributions to climate change. For the first time, the city is counting emissions from the food and other goods and services that New Yorkers consume. While buildings (35%) and transportation (21%) remain the top sources of local emissions, […]

Co-Beneficial Adaptations: A Workshop on How Cities Can Integrate Wildlife into Local Climate Policy

Virtual Webinar

By invitation only. Rapid urbanization and climate change present complex challenges for cities. As urban centers continue to grow and climate risks worsen, it becomes essential for cities to adopt measures for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing resilience. At the same time, many cities are thinking about how to protect the wide variety of […]

Inundation District: Film Screening & Discussion with Director David Abel

NYU School of Law, Tishman Auditorium 40 Washington Square South, New York, NY, United States

New York University hosted a special screening of Inundation District, a film from Director and Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, David Abel. Following the screening, David Abel joined us for a discussion and audience Q&A. ABOUT THE FILM In a time of rising seas and intensifying storms, one of the world’s wealthiest, most-educated cities made a fateful […]

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