Fashion & Sustainability: Why What You Wear Matters
Join us for a candid conversation on why what we wear matters in the fight for #environmentaljustice in this exclusive Q&A on #fashion & #sustainabilitywith leaders in the industry. We…
Greening the Grid: New York’s Energy Future
Explore the future of energy in New York City in the face of changing demand, the rise of renewables, and the advent of community-based generation and distribution…
Earth2Class Workshop with Dr. Ajit Subramaniam “Great Rivers and Changing Oceans”
Dr. Ajit Subramaniam will share results of research into the impacts that nutrients in the world’s great rivers, such as the Amazon and Mekong, have…
Climate Change Symposium (for adults)
This program will address one of the most critical modern sustainability issues: climate change. The program will feature individual talks by three eminent speakers in…
EDUCATIONAL GREEN ROOFS CONFERENCE
Opening Remarks by Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer Closing Remarks by Council Member Corey Johnson Green roofs can be used as outdoor classrooms all year…
Thinking Globally, Acting Locally on Climate
On Thursday, October 26, 2017, the United Nations Association Southern New York Young Professionals in co-sponsorship with the United Nations Association Mount Sinai campus chapter…
Forest Crew
Forest Crew is open to community members who wish to drop in and volunteer on a weekly, bi-monthly and monthly basis. Priority registration will always…
Yale Alumni Public Health Initiative: Kate Troll and The Great Unconformity
Come join us October 12th to hear Alaskan Kate Troll share her stories and insights in dealing with being green in a bright red state. Most importantly…
Net – Zero Energy Districts: A Promising Piece of New York’s Energy Puzzle
In recent years, communities have shifted their focus from net – zero buildings to net – zero energy districts. Also in a New York context,…
Climate Change in NYC: Bridging Science and Practice
Confronting the challenges of a rapidly urbanizing world threatened by climate change requires expanding on the traditional influence and capabilities of architects, landscape architects, and…
EcoSessions : Innovations in Textiles
If your business is fashion, join EcoSessions for a fascinating talk to discover how to make textiles more sustainable. You’ll hear from speakers who are on the cutting edge of new science and technology in textiles, and you’ll have opportunities to network, too!
The Reach of the Landmarks Law: A Balancing Act
At this MCNY panel, preservation experts will discuss questions exploring the possibilities, limitations, and challenges of New York’s landmarks law.
The Final Mile: How Great Cities Are Fed
Open House New York invites you to a very special lecture with Karen Karp, president of Karp Resources, to kick offThe Final Mile: Food Systems of New York, a new year-long series of tours and talks exploring the architecture of New York City’s multi-layered food system.
Henry Hart Rice Urban Policy Forum: Affordable Housing, Livable Neighborhoods
Join NYU Wagner for an engrossing conversation with one of the nation’s leading experts on property law, land use, and affordable housing—Vicki Been.
A Lasting Legacy: Historic Preservation and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Learn more about New York City’s Transit system and its history with this talk by MTA Project Administrator Hollie Wells and Historic Preservationist Sara McIvor!
Brutal! Paul Rudolph’s Postwar New York Interiors: A Conversation with Timothy M. Rohan and Donald Albrecht
Learn more about architect Paul Rudolph and his unconventional methods evident in his apartment interiors of the late twentieth century. Professor Timothy M. Rohan of University of Massuchussets will lead the discussion.
Developing Data Driven Decisions for Energy Managers and CSOs
Come join this meeting where there will be a group discussion examining how companies are using big data to make decisions for their triple bottom line and achieve leadership buy in. The group will discuss topics like harnessing energy data for strategic planning will attain energy reduction, sustainability and profit margin goals.
Judith Enck addresses President Obama’s Climate Action Plan
Judith Enck of the EPA will be discussing President Obama’s Climate Action Plan.