Climate Action

At The New School, climate action is interdisciplinary and participatory. Our mission is to help our community care for the planet and all of its inhabitants to promote sustainability and justice on our campus and beyond. We recognize that sustainability cannot be achieved without environmental and climate justice and regard equity as central to our environmental action.

Our Role in Creating a More Just, Sustainable Future

The health of our planet is a matter of justice. Inspired by environmental and climate justice principles, The New School is committed to advancing equity and creating sustainable communities. Through teaching, research, and action we strive to design a better place for all of us to live. Each member of our community plays a part in helping our institution and the planet thrive. This work is inspired by The New School's mission: to engage with the issues of the moment and create a more just and beautiful world for all.

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Energy Management & Sustainability
Ashley Kossakowski, Director
71 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10003
kossakoa@newschool.edu
212.229.5456

Sustainability Engagement
Mike Harrington, Director
79 5th Avenue, 16th floor
mikeharrington@newschool.edu
212.229.5321 x1463

Environmental & Climate Justice

The New School’s interdisciplinary approach to climate action centers on environmental and climate justice.Seen through these lenses, The New School connects issues of climate, social justice and community action in our approach, education and labs.

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Take Action

The New School believes that every member of our community has a part to play in combating climate change and shaping a better future for all. This critically important issue offers our community an opportunity to join in learning and acting together on campus, in New York City, and in the world as a whole.

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Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy

The New School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.