Events

Past Event

The Sustainability Space: Virtual Professional Development Lectures

November 19, 2020
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
America/New_York
Online Event

The Sustainability Space is a series of virtual, discussion-based events for students studying sustainability at The Earth Institute, Columbia University. Hosted by faculty and student group leaders, these discussions will explore a variety of critical topics, ranging from energy to equity and more. Please join us on the following days/times:

  • Thursday 11/19 (1-2pm)
  • Tuesday 12/1 (8-9am)
  • Thursday 12/10 (1-2pm)

On November 19, Chandler Precht, Program Manager at the Earth Institute will host the next installment of The Sustainability Space: Coastal Sustainability in the Face of Sea Level Rise. Panelists will discuss sea level rise, effects on coastal communities, and resiliency efforts to mitigate these impacts. In particular, panelists will discuss case studies in Florida and application of methods in other areas vulnerable to sea level rise. Q&A to follow the discussion.

 

Panelists:

Nancy Gassman, City of Fort Lauderdale

William Precht, Dial Cordy and Associates

Sam Whitin, EA Engineering, Science, and Technology

 

Please RSVP here. 

For questions, please contact Natalie Unwin-Kuruneri, [email protected].

Contact Information

Natalie Unwin-Kuruneri