Urban Systems Lab Events during Earth Month 2024
April 1, 2024
Join us during the month of April for a number of events to celebrate Earth Month at The New School. Events include:
Advancing Equitable and Resilient Futures in NYC: Science and Policy for Climate Justice on April 18, 12-1:30pm at Wollman Hall, Room B500, 65 West 11th Street, New York, NY. This event highlighting the results and recommendations from an 18-month study to understand future climate change in New York City, commissioned by the NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice and Department of Citywide Administrative Services called the "Climate Vulnerability, Impact, and Adaptation Analysis (VIA)."
Where Nature Meets City: Three Short Films and Discussions on April 22, 7 - 8:30pm: An eye-opening event about the crucial role of nature in crafting cities that overcome climate change. This evening will feature three short films:
"Garden Ministry" featuring Rev. Dallas Conyers, directed by Kerri Pang
"Sustainable Cities: Nature-Based Solutions in Urban Design" by The Nature Conservancy's Nature Lab
"Floating Gardens of Bangladesh" by Alizé Carrère