On Friday, May 17, 2024, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York will host a hybrid book event, celebrating the launch of “What’s Possible: Investing NOW for Prosperous, Sustainable Neighborhoods.” The book, a collection of essays exploring the intersection of community development and climate resilience, is the result of a collaboration between Enterprise Community Partners, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, and the New York Fed.
There is an amazing funding opportunity for students interested in climate solutions through research, advocacy, community and campaign organizing.
Selected students will receive a $10,000 stipend for their participation from June 17th, 2024 - June 1st, 2025. Applications are open until Wednesday, May 15th, 2024, at 11:59 pm (EST). If there are any questions about the Fellowship or the application, please email us at [log in to unmask] Please share with students on each respective campus.
Join the CUNY CREST Institute and the City College of New York in celebrating the Earth Day on May 2, 2024. As a reminder to protect our planet that binds us all together, learn how to take action in climate and participate in fun-filled activities such as art competition, exhibition session with community members, tree planting and more. The theme of this event is ‘Sustainable Cities and Communities.’
Dear C3 Community - please see below the message from the Climate Exchange CEO, Stephen Hammer.
I have also attached the NY Climate Exchange Programming Plan. The Plan describes the set of issues and activities - covering education, research, workforce development, policy development, and public programming - the Exchange intends to pursue in our first year of operation. This programming seeks to build on what one or many partners may already be doing, looking at this existing base of work through the lens of where our collective efforts can add the greatest value. It also incorporates a focus on a
Are you interested in hosting or partnering on a Climate Week (September 22-29, 2024) event on Governors Island?
The Exchange is soliciting proposals for Climate Week events according to the following process. We will proceed with proposals that have the most potential for impact and align most closely with the vision and goals of The Exchange. We plan to fill our temporary space on Governors Island with programming throughout the week while also having a presence across NYC. We anticipate solidifying our Climate Week schedule by June 1.
Dear C3 Community - you are invited to a 2024 Earth Day Event at BMCC!
NYC Green Infrastructure Mapping
Become a Citizen Scientist for Earth Day and Help Reduce Flash Flooding in NYC Climate change has led to heavier rainfall and hurricanes-often resulting in catastrophic flooding. We can help protect neighborhoods from flooding by identifying vulnerable areas. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can help us to map these areas and use the data to develop action plans for environmental resilience, e.g. rain gardens (green infrastructure).
I case you missed it: The New York Climate Exchange AI Innovation Challenge<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/ecodev/calendar/nyce_ai_innovation_challenge/__;!!PxiZbSOawA!KO76-7DUqoPKla8FsDHnO1Fv7Z_wKGGqyuKEwApONTU-ZGeNDbx8z6du4_dSf74_uJfRnN6QJEJAainNY-UegGsOvEOeWBOIp5qYnJQ$ > is live!
The Exchange can help you find a Team. If you have any questions reach out to: Alan Shih [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or Douglas Adams [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
Dear C3 community – please see attached the latest Exchange Digest.
Call for AI Innovation Challenge Judges! – The Exchange recently announced its first ever Climate Exchange AI Innovation Challenge and is seeking judges! The role would require ~5-10 hours between May 1-15. All work will be asynchronous and will not require in-person time/travel to NYC. If you or someone you know would be interested, email Ansley at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
Please see the email below to join CCNY on their Earth Day. Please register to attend<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBu9yIdRHHGk_pd0uJKdrAYqYr3KckayuSWlnh3sjzV75wWw/viewform__;!!PxiZbSOawA!LbRiZtC4Zn5fFf4bXV9wMQxVfT9Ss7S5PtQ-tzPT8B3FRjHPgeMBkbvSQRU9KAaHSGnoq3FOo_pSW0SPvcMCLjR_DTE0ipxhkbY$ > :). Should you have any questions, please reach out to [log in to unmask]
Best regards, Josh ___________________________
Join the CUNY CREST Institute and the City College of New York in celebrating the Earth Day on May 2, 2024. As a reminder to protect our planet that binds us all together, learn how to take action in climate and participate in fun-filled activities such as art competition, exhibition session with community members, tree planting and more. The theme of this event is
As Earth week approaches, we want to compile and highlight the amazing Earth week workshops, training sessions, webinars, events, etc. happening at each college. We already have a few but we are sure there is a lot more we could amplify.
If there are any upcoming Earth week events that are coming up, please fill out this Formstack: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.formstack.com/admin/submission/report/46003234__;!!PxiZbSOawA!KE0yxW_S-01_9oaHV3LcjyHGknyrnG57nElJpSC3xxso0j41W80ExniwbwpETdh64lPyirWysgNqby6yU-WA2j1NME767F3zhq8$
Join the CUNY CREST Institute and the City College of New York in celebrating the Earth Day on May 2, 2024. As a reminder to protect our planet that binds us all together, join us to learn how to take action in climate and participate in fun-filled activities such as art competition, exhibition session with community members, tree planting and more. The theme of this event is ‘Sustainable Cities and Communities.’
[Air Sensor]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vY29udGVudC5nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeS5jb20vYXR0YWNobWVudHMvVVNFUEFPUkQvMjAyMy8xMC8wNS9maWxlX2F0dGFjaG1lbnRzLzI2MzgxMDcvNDk4OTA1MTI5NzNfNjRmZTYwZWQ2Nl9vLmpwZyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDA0MDguOTMwNDE1NDEifQ.VqbhkV0YsFhzdYeHgfEMVTvXz14ONv5yuLiVLtKLFqE/s/703566817/br/240355765294-l__;!!PxiZbSOawA!KRmxh4pThT6tWxAqQ6IMxXbCH2pBpua1zMaAyFzsm3RKqZKMxnGzs1RmFkNEhOLQ79uvec7VQYbymWdaqmGiqCkn7sBt9NIvn5FQ$> Air Quality Information: Making Sense of Air Pollution Data
Dear C3 community - please see the latest NY Climate Exchange digest here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://thenewyorkclimateexchange.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/NYClimateExchange/EcuWriYP2JdJkgZqngooOMQBMo_BevB9Jl8X16IYzwtnxg?e=YXJQcI__;!!PxiZbSOawA!I_ZuEaELKmTn8C-3t0gcFL3zrDQyr6gHfEh_QIgF-mEPlki0cqHL9W5rPCYROeX_FZakdAoW1kK9ptUyj6tNXlZ8jg$>.
Of special note: our first cohort of 2024 Community Interns will be announced soon, and CUNY is participating in the Climate Exchange AI Innovation Challenge.
The announcement about the Innovation Challenge will be going out this week. Please reach out to Alan Shih [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or Douglas Adams [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> if you are interesting in learning more.
<<Sent on behalf of Carrie Roble, Vice President of Estuary & Education at HRPT>>
Dear Science & Education Partners,
Hudson River Park’s Advisory Council (AC) has an opening for a new member. This is a council of local representatives from a cross section of community, business, environmental, education and other groups that helps to advise the Park on everything from planning to operations. The AC meets up to monthly and rotates between in-person and virtual meetings. As our science and education programming, including green jobs and research, continues to grow, we hope to welcome more partners with these areas of
CUNY Climate Consortium After the Town Hall: A Path Forward Since our energizing Town Hall<https://www.cuny.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/media-assets/C3-Townhall-2023-Report.pdf> meeting last November, the C3 team has been laying the groundwork for meaningful action and collaboration. Our focus has been on amplifying the reach and depth of community-engaged research and partnerships across the CUNY campuses. Here are some highlights of our activities so far.
Dear C3 community – join our PIT@CUNY partners BetaNYC<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://beta.nyc/__;!!PxiZbSOawA!PTQW353YZh-AaxezkOr0_8FpHS05MoUArUAt3Gkw_SFZeyQfZLwtOljWoT6-OPqmo-LW6JrUNXbHuKF4iLN-3fji1YOkmH3720k$ > for exciting Open Data Week<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://2024.open-data.nyc/__;!!PxiZbSOawA!PTQW353YZh-AaxezkOr0_8FpHS05MoUArUAt3Gkw_SFZeyQfZLwtOljWoT6-OPqmo-LW6JrUNXbHuKF4iLN-3fji1YOkqt_N88k$ > events – see below for details. Please tell your students!
Hi CURC Reps, CRSP Directors, and Research Faculty,
We are excited to share that Hudson River Park is hiring for paid seasonal Environmental Educators<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://hudsonriverpark.org/app/uploads/2024/02/HRPT-Seasonal-Environmental-Educator_20240214.pdf__;!!PxiZbSOawA!LrHf2KHNWnQ2pnZjxq1jUkmlvnM-SelYbjISoV_hvb2V7ef6EK3V0h0sRybpyJSCgT3ebnGK2azJ-mdWAR6QMtAsniJP$> and seasonal Field Science Assistants<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://hudsonriverpark.org/app/uploads/2024/01/HRPT-Seasonal-Field-Science-Assistant_2024.pdf__;!!PxiZbSOawA!LrHf2KHNWnQ2pnZjxq1jUkmlvnM-SelYbjISoV_hvb2V7ef6EK3V0h0sRybpyJSCgT3ebnGK2azJ-mdWAR6QMo_rGIem$>! Hudson River Park’s River Project team conducts research and offers hands-on STEM programming to communicate the ecological importance of the Park’s 400-acre Estuarine Sanctuary as a living laboratory for community engagement, stewardship and learning. These seasonal positions are a great opportunity for college students or recent graduates to gain experience in environmental education, science communication and field science.
Sustainable CUNY is hosting its Annual NYC Solar and Storage Installer Workshop on Wed. March 20th, 2024 @9am-3:30pm. Please sign up to attend and share within your networks.
The New York Climate Exchange currently has several open positions within their organization and are welcoming applicants. Please share the news the opportunities within your networks and encourage application submissions.
Please see below the NYC Climate Justice Hub Newsletter. If you would like receive future newsletter editions, feel free to subscribe.<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://centerforthehumanities.org/programming/nyc-climate-justice-hub__;!!PxiZbSOawA!KQA3I_N_moPn3gIbgVnMtuVBA7yAHUcXkPxhqLi7eMrH0vGYxDhVXHrIBAi3MC6po0mj2ozrVgFicMLDX8dxh7c6JWkTm_P33b4$ >
If you have not done so already, please be sure to register<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://forms.gle/J139bsbNEQR6oXxe7__;!!PxiZbSOawA!Mag-cLhcna_-uzYYbbL3c-JBQSjXcFMMgd2RoSaV5Pjc4NNeg-21VkdBHy5GNSdEPHZQMWEkQiulgYijPuCGQV4oJ_4t5CCHEvQ$ > <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://forms.gle/J139bsbNEQR6oXxe7__;!!PxiZbSOawA!Mag-cLhcna_-uzYYbbL3c-JBQSjXcFMMgd2RoSaV5Pjc4NNeg-21VkdBHy5GNSdEPHZQMWEkQiulgYijPuCGQV4oJ_4t5CCHEvQ$ > for the May 10th information session regarding research with NYC K12 teachers through its Teaching Urban Climate Change Microcredential. The flyer is attached for more details.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Yadana Desmond and Yael Wyner (cc'd above).
