Since 2009 there have been over 400 events hosted by governments, organizations, companies and universities in formats such as conferences, lectures, high-profile debates, concerts, community projects, screenings, closed door meetings and art exhibitions. Climate Week NYC events all share the same …
Film Screening & Discussion : Rescue Story on Bears & the Bear Bile Industry Friday, September 18th 6:45-8:00pm Cages of Shame, a rescue journey of 10 bears from bile farm to sanctuary 8:00-8:20pm Q&A with award-winning filmmaker Martin Guinness 8:20-8:45pm Chinese traditional …
COMPASSION: For the Animals Great and Small: Film Screening Read More »
2015 is a pivotal year for sustainable development! As we move from the MDGs to the SDGs, we need to hear from you! This year’s conference theme is Implementing the SDGs: Getting Started. The aim of the conference is to …
International Conference on Sustainable Development Read More »
Final Day of Exhibition : Community Action Panel & Dance Performance Saturday, September 26th 1:30-3:30pm Community Action Panel : “What Can We Do?” with panelists from the art, activist and wildlife conservation communities 3:30-4:00pm Peacock and Gold Fish dance by NY Red …
Jacqui Patterson, the director of the NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice program will be speaking at the first Sustainability Programs Event of the 2015/2016 school year. Her talk is titled "From Local to Global: Gender Justice and the Climate Change …
John Jay Sustainability and Environmental Justice Speaker Series Read More »
Environmental Justice and Community Action
The Ground Zero of Climate Change and Communities of Color
On November 19th, during Community Hour we will have the round table Health and Housing: Can Your Home Environment Make You Sick? This is part of the Health and Justice Forum, and a wonderful panel bringing in environmental justice groups, government officials, …
Artists, art writers, and activists will explore the linkages between food, water, and art and consider how aesthetic responses can counter current threats to water and food production. This conversation is organized by Fredericka Foster, a visual artist, water activist, …
Environmental Justice: What Must Churches Do?