About Us

Created in 2008, the CUNY Environmental CrossRoads Initiative is dedicated to the analysis of strategic local, regional, and global environmental challenges. It draws its inspiration from New York City as the "crossroads of the world". The CrossRoads Initiative provides a unique meeting grounds where interdisciplinary scientists, engineers and technologists join with policy experts to analyze environmental crises and craft innovative solutions to emerging environmental problems. As climate change and environmental problems gain a new sense of urgency around the globe, the collaboration of experts from various disciplines is key to managing such diverse challenges as coping with climate extremes, feeding a population that continues to grow, establishing energy security while preserving ecosystem services and biodiversity, protecting human health, and sustaining economic development.

 

 

Marshak Hall (current location of CrossRoads Initiative)                      Advanced Science Research Center (future location)
City College Central Campus                                                              Shown with CCNY Science Research Center (right)
                                                                                                      City College South Campus