Cities as Sustainability Leaders: A Conversation

Today’s cities, businesses, states and NGOs are setting the pace for climate leadership and sustainable solutions. Sharing vision, commitment and stories will provide insights about how cities and urban areas of various sizes have become leaders in crafting solutions to address climate change, resilience, transportation, energy, water, and social justice, among other pressing issues.

Introduction by Bill McKibben, Schumann Distinguished Scholar; Facilitated by Malik Gomez ’18

Special appearance by Mayor William Peduto, City of Pittsburgh (via Skype); Jennifer Green, Sustainability Coordinator for City of Burlington, VT; Mike McGinn P’20, former mayor of Seattle; Kevin Taylor, Senior Program Officer, Cities and Climate, World Wildlife Fund

Cosponsored by Franklin Environmental Center, Program in Environmental Studies and Center for Creativity, Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship

Franklin Environmental Center is hosting this event as part of a year-long exploration of the theme Urban Innovations – Sustainable Solutions.