Columbia Climate School and Barnard College recently co-hosted a Climate Knowledge Exchange (CKE) workshop, in partnership with the NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice. The event in June 2024 focused on community engagement for flood planning in NYC, bringing together various stakeholders to share insights and empower communities for resilience planning.
The workshop highlighted the growing importance of inclusive climate change solutions, especially with recent regulatory advancements and increased funding for community-driven climate initiatives. It emphasized the need for interdisciplinary collaboration to address knowledge gaps and ensure comprehensive climate resilience for all stakeholders.
The discussions at the CKE workshop in June 2024 focused on early community engagement, creating beneficial community interactions, empowering the next generation for resilience initiatives, and fostering collaboration among agencies. The insights gleaned from this exchange will guide future efforts towards holistic climate solutions. Learn more about the conversation at the workshop.
