Sustainability

Sustainability refers to meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It emphasizes balancing environmental health, economic development and social wellbeing. Key aspects of sustainability include reducing resource consumption, minimizing waste, and promoting renewable energy and efficient practices. Climate change, biodiversity loss and resource depletion are driving the global push toward more sustainable practices. Scientific research in sustainability focuses on developing innovative solutions to reduce environmental impact, foster circular economies and promote resilient communities. Achieving sustainability requires collaboration across sectors to create a more equitable and balanced future.

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Building Back Better in Hatay: Lessons on Urban Resilience
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Where: The Forum at Columbia University, 601 W. 125th St., New York, NY 10027 Description: BUILDING BACK BETTER (BBB) IN HATAY, TURKIYE: LESSONS IN URBAN RESILIENCE. This panel discussion emerges from the Columbia Global Center in Istanbul’s Global Resilience Fund project “Building Back Better in Hatay: Co-Designing a Multi-Stakeholder, Multi-Risk Informed Urban Development Approach”. Based on our ongoing work in the […]
2025 Columbia/CCNY Environmental Justice Summit
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Where: The Forum at Columbia University, 601 W. 125th St., New York, NY 10027 Description: This Earth Day, April 22nd, The City College of New York and Columbia University will once co-host our annual student-centered Environmental Justice Summit. This year’s theme will focus on local climate justice wins and activities on our campuses and in our shared Harlem Community. Registration is free […]
Climate and Environmental Justice: A Discussion of NYC’s Plans
Monday, April 21, 2025 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Where: The Forum at Columbia University, 601 W. 125th St., New York, NY 10027 Description: This is the sixth in a series of annual conferences kicked off on Earth Day 2022 at Columbia University, which have been produced through a joint collaboration between The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and Columbia Climate School in partnership with The City College of New […]

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