Policy, Advocacy, and Outreach:

Led by the Colin Powell School of Civic and Global Leadership, the largest CCNY unit, graduating nearly one-third of students annually. The school boasts exceptional social science faculty committed to top-quality research and fulfilling the university’s public responsibilities to communicate findings to those addressing injustice or disparity. The Hub aims to enhance awareness of policy and societal impacts locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. Examples include:

#1 Policy Support

The Hub will offer policy advice to city authorities, collaborating on sustainable resource management strategies in densely populated areas. CCNY scientists recently received NOAA funding for a project integrating Environmental Justice into NWS services for vulnerable communities against extreme weather. Faculty at CUNY-CREST Institute are also developing equitable flood protection strategies and addressing DEI and environmental impacts due to climate change. Ongoing collaboration with RS-SIRUS-UNU will produce policy briefs, events, and working papers with diplomats. Research at the Colin Powell School will strengthen ties with the United Nations University.

#2 Knowledge Exchange:

Building on over 20 years with NOAA and the CUNY-CREST seminar series, SIRUS will launch a D4 series to facilitate knowledge exchange among local stakeholders, academia, and international experts. SIRUS and UNU will host conferences and seminars, sharing best practices and research on sustainable urban resource management.

#3 Community Engagement:

CUNY-CREST Institute and NOAA Cooperative Science Center have a strong background in community-based research and climate adaptation strategies. Recent involvement in the Caribbean Climate Adaptation Network exemplifies this commitment. RS-SIRUS will continue to engage NYC communities, promoting sustainable management through outreach programs, educational initiatives, and awareness campaigns, empowering citizens to support sustainable lifestyles and the city’s sustainability agenda.