The objective of this course is to provide students with an active learning experience during they will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge in the realm of civic engagement, specifically environmentalism. Students will address questions regarding the structure, implementation, and effectiveness of civic environmental...
The objective of this course is to provide students with an active learning experience during they will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge in the realm of civic engagement, specifically environmentalism. Students will address questions regarding the structure, implementation, and effectiveness of civic environmental...
Global urbanization and climate change represent two of the most important transformations of the early 21st century. The objective of this course is to examine the intersections between cities and climate change. The class will be structured around a set of group activities and projects. A principal project will be to...
The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF) aims to empower undergraduate students, and all members of the Hunter community, to actively participate in the effort to advance sustainability on campus. Through a Grant Making Committee with a student majority, TGIF aims to fund innovative projects that reduce Hunter College’s negative...
CISC Director Dr. William Solecki is one of the featured speakers on The Climate Reality Project’s 24 Hours of Reality, produced by Al Gore. More information, from the Climate Reality Project website: “WHAT IS 24 HOURS OF REALITY? 24 Presenters. 24 Time Zones. 13 Languages. 1 Message. 24 Hours of Reality...
City Atlas is a New Yorker’s comprehensive guide to events, ideas and actions that are positively impacting and forming our city’s future. We like to think of ourselves as a bottom-up sustainability plan for New York City that works best with your participation. The Atlas reflects the good work that individuals, organizations,...
Attention Hunter Students:
CISC Director Dr. William Solecki is one of the featured speakers on The Climate Reality Project’s 24 Hours of Reality, produced by Al Gore.
Jamaica Bay Research Internships: Fall Semester 2011 About CISC: The CUNY Institute for Sustainable Cities (CISC) was founded in 2006 on the belief that, in moving cities toward sustainable practices, we will ensure that they continue as vibrant cultural, economic and residential centers.
AAG is coming to New York City this February 24-28 and
The Urban Sustainability Extension Service (USES) The Urban Sustainability Extension Service (USES) is the Institute’s initiative to bring Hunter College and Community partners together to develop neighborhood-scale sustainability initiatives. Currently, we are working with cultural, governmental, and environmental...
CUNY Science Wire is reporting on the
This Saturday, as part of PechaKucha Night New York‘s “Dimensions of a New City,” CISC Collaborative Programs Manager Carina Molnar will lead a lightning-fast presentation of the making of the City Atlas project. PechaKucha events give participating presenters 6 minutes to present 20 slides about...
Bountiful Yards: Innovation for Small-Plot Food Production was held on May 17, 2011 at Hunter College. A bright, thoughtful and engaged audience of about 100 people packed Hunter’s West Building lobby. Thanks to all who came, and to the presenters who gave us plenty of food for thought. Thanks also...
CUNY Institute for Sustainable Cities announces its upcoming Sustainability Internship Workshop! Interested in a career in sustainability? An internship can help you get there. • Learn about internship opportunities at organizations, agencies, and businesses throughout New York. •...
CISC Outreach Coordinator Alexandra Hanson is moderating a Food Systems Panel tonight here at Hunter, as part of the Urban Mondays at Hunter series, hosted by the Hunter College Department of Urban Affairs and Planning. What: Professionals who work in food systems planning and development will explain their work within...
The 20th century saw the average temperature in the New York metropolitan region increase by 2oF, and the Arctic ice cap shrink at a rate that alarms most experts in the field. Scientific models indicate that this warming trend will continue in the 21st century. Even small changes in climate can alter the environmental...
The objective of this course is to provide students with an active learning experience during they will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge in the realm of civic engagement, specifically environmentalism. Students will address questions regarding the structure, implementation, and effectiveness of civic environmental...
The objective of this course is to provide students with an active learning experience during they will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge in the realm of civic engagement, specifically environmentalism. Students will address questions regarding the structure, implementation, and effectiveness of civic environmental...
Global urbanization and climate change represent two of the most important transformations of the early 21st century. The objective of this course is to examine the intersections between cities and climate change. The class will be structured around a set of group activities and projects. A principal project will be to...
The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF) aims to empower undergraduate students, and all members of the Hunter community, to actively participate in the effort to advance sustainability on campus. Through a Grant Making Committee with a student majority, TGIF aims to fund innovative projects that reduce Hunter College’s negative...
CISC Director Dr. William Solecki is one of the featured speakers on The Climate Reality Project’s 24 Hours of Reality, produced by Al Gore. More information, from the Climate Reality Project website: “WHAT IS 24 HOURS OF REALITY? 24 Presenters. 24 Time Zones. 13 Languages. 1 Message. 24 Hours of Reality...
City Atlas is a New Yorker’s comprehensive guide to events, ideas and actions that are positively impacting and forming our city’s future. We like to think of ourselves as a bottom-up sustainability plan for New York City that works best with your participation. The Atlas reflects the good work that individuals, organizations,...
Attention Hunter Students:
CISC Director Dr. William Solecki is one of the featured speakers on The Climate Reality Project’s 24 Hours of Reality, produced by Al Gore.
Jamaica Bay Research Internships: Fall Semester 2011 About CISC: The CUNY Institute for Sustainable Cities (CISC) was founded in 2006 on the belief that, in moving cities toward sustainable practices, we will ensure that they continue as vibrant cultural, economic and residential centers.
AAG is coming to New York City this February 24-28 and
The Urban Sustainability Extension Service (USES) The Urban Sustainability Extension Service (USES) is the Institute’s initiative to bring Hunter College and Community partners together to develop neighborhood-scale sustainability initiatives. Currently, we are working with cultural, governmental, and environmental...
CUNY Science Wire is reporting on the
This Saturday, as part of PechaKucha Night New York‘s “Dimensions of a New City,” CISC Collaborative Programs Manager Carina Molnar will lead a lightning-fast presentation of the making of the City Atlas project. PechaKucha events give participating presenters 6 minutes to present 20 slides about...
Bountiful Yards: Innovation for Small-Plot Food Production was held on May 17, 2011 at Hunter College. A bright, thoughtful and engaged audience of about 100 people packed Hunter’s West Building lobby. Thanks to all who came, and to the presenters who gave us plenty of food for thought. Thanks also...
CUNY Institute for Sustainable Cities announces its upcoming Sustainability Internship Workshop! Interested in a career in sustainability? An internship can help you get there. • Learn about internship opportunities at organizations, agencies, and businesses throughout New York. •...
CISC Outreach Coordinator Alexandra Hanson is moderating a Food Systems Panel tonight here at Hunter, as part of the Urban Mondays at Hunter series, hosted by the Hunter College Department of Urban Affairs and Planning. What: Professionals who work in food systems planning and development will explain their work within...
The 20th century saw the average temperature in the New York metropolitan region increase by 2oF, and the Arctic ice cap shrink at a rate that alarms most experts in the field. Scientific models indicate that this warming trend will continue in the 21st century. Even small changes in climate can alter the environmental...
Dr. Waldman is the leading researcher on the City by the Coast Core Program Area. He is professor of biology at Queens College, City University of New York. Prior to this appointment in 2004, he was employed for 20 years by the Hudson River Foundation for Science and Environmental Research. He received his Ph.D. in 1986...
Simon Gruber is an environmental planning and communications consultant specializing in water resources planning and protection, energy efficiency, high performance building and site design, and sustainable infrastructure. Since 1986 he’s worked with local and county government, non-profit organizations, and businesses...
Justin Garson received his PhD in Philosophy and the Program in the History and Philosophy of Science at The University of Texas at Austin in 2006. His areas of specialization are the Philosophy of Biology, with an emphasis on neuroscience and psychiatry; and Environmental Philosophy. His research has been on the relationship...
Douglas Price joined the Institute as Program Manager in 2014. He focuses on program development, fundraising and grant writing, and serves as project manager to CISC research projects. Douglas is also engaged in CISC research projects related to material and energy flows in the New York City metropolitan region, with particular...
Theodore W. Kheel (May 9, 1914 – November 12, 2010) CUNY Institute for Sustainable Cities notes and honors the passing of Ted Kheel, a prominent labor negotiator, lawyer, environmentalist and so many other things to so many other people. It was out of his vision and dedication to understanding and solving...
..: CLICK HERE TO RSVP :.. Green Infrastructure for the Hudson/Raritan Watersheds CISC and its partners invite you to join us at an event exploring green infrastructure’s potential to transform our urban centers and restore our watersheds. Learn about the programs and plans of the US EPA, NYC, and NY State’s...
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...
