Climate Week NYC runs from Monday, September 24th to Sunday, September 30th, with tons of events about climate change. https://www.climateweeknyc.org/events-program Two sessions may be of particular interest to the Urban Studies community: Thursday, September 27th: Affordable Housing and Climate Panel 6 to 7:30 pm McNally Auditorium, Fordham University, 140 W. 62nd Street A conversation with environmental justice advocates, the Mayor’s office, and others, as they explore the successes and challenges in efforts to decarbonize and increase the resilience of the building sector, particularly with respect to housing that serves low-income populations in New York City. Buildings are the source of approximately 70% of New York City’s greenhouse gas emissions, and constitute a significant opportunity for emissions reductions. The leading question of this conversation will be how do we achieve these reductions in a manner that is equitable, inclusive, and that maintains affordability? Confirmed speakers currently include Kartik Amarnath (NYC Environmental Justice Alliance), Karen Blondel (5th Avenue Committee), Sandhya Murali (Solstice), Aaron Ordower (NYC Mayor’s Office of Sustainability), and Stephan Roundtree (WeACT). The event will be moderated by Shiva Prakash (NY Lawyers for the Public Interest). The full event title is Climate Solutions for Affordable Housing in NYC. Please register for this event at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-solutions-for-affordable-housing-in-nyc... Thursday, September 27th: NY State of Climate 6 to 8 pm Marble Collegiate Church Loft, 276 Fifth Avenue A panel discussion on what New York State can do to fight climate change sponsored by New York State Senators Liz Krueger and Brad Hoylman. With Washington abdicating its responsibility to join every other nation on Earth in the fight against climate change, it’s more important than ever that New York take a leading role in the transition to a carbon-free future. Join a panel of advocates for a discussion of where New York fits in the global context, and what state-level solutions should look like, with an emphasis on environmental justice and just transition for workers. Panelists will include Peggy Shepard, Co-Founder and Executive Director of WE ACT for Environmental Justice; Alex Tindal Wiesendanger, Campaign Coordinator at NY Renews; and representatives from 350.org and the labor movement. Space is limited. Please RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/NYStateoftheClimate -- Natalie B. Vena, J.D., Ph.D. Phone (773) 401-1496