This conference videos is divided into several parts. This is PART One of the conference.
Climate change is an existential threat faced by our society. This conference provides a discussion forum between CUNY and other
interdisciplinary researchers, educators, policymakers, as well
as the private sector to address climate change and also building
resilience and sustainability of the future.
The program
starts with welcoming remarks provided by:
Mindy Engle-Friedman, Professor of Psychology, Weissman School of
Lin Peng, Krell Chair Professor in Finance, Zicklin School of
Linda Essig, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic
Panel One: Research and Teaching: Climate and
Sustainability, moderated by Professor Anna D’Souza, Marxe School of
Public and International Affairs (10:30 am–11:30 am) the following panelists
Local Waterways and Coastal
Ecosystems
Chester Zarnoch, Professor of Environmental Studies and Biology, Weissman
School of Arts and Sciences
Bringing Oysters Back to NYC:
Research, Education, and Outreach Working with the BOP
Stephen Gosnell, Associate Professor of Environmental Science, Weissman School
Food Production, Factory
Farming, Environmental Impacts
Valerie Watnick, Professor and Chair, Department of Law, Zicklin School of
Climate Impacts and
Environmental Justice
Shelly Eversley, Professor of English and Interim Chair, Black and Latino
Studies, Weissman School of Arts and Sciences