Two birds, one stone is always a good approach, isn't it? Especially when it comes to climate action. So, what if cities could tackle climate change while building more equitable communities? Dr. Sheila R Foster, Professor at Columbia University and an expert in environmental justice, explores innovative urban governance models that combine climate action with social equity. Dr. Foster shares insights from her groundbreaking work with LabGov, revealing how cities can partner with communities to create sustainable solutions - from community solar projects to land trusts. 

This conversation offers practical strategies for building climate-resilient communities from the ground up, offering hope for concrete jungle cities to become sustainable centres of community. 

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Dr. Sheila R Foster Bio:

Dr. Sheila R Foster is a Professor at Columbia University's Climate School and Law School, specializing in environmental and climate justice, land use, local government, and collaborative governance regimes. As co-director of LabGov, she leads groundbreaking research on co-governance models that enable communities, governments, and private sectors to work together on environmental and urban development challenges. Her extensive work includes advising global and local initiatives on urban resilience, sustainability, and equity, while co-authoring "Co-Cities: Innovative Transitions Toward Just and Self-Sustaining Communities." 

As a member of the New York City Panel on Climate Change and through her work with various urban initiatives, she has demonstrated how collaborative governance models can create sustainable, equitable solutions for communities facing environmental and climate challenges.

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