Don't miss "Greening Our Environment: Three Approaches to Cutting New York City's Carbon Footprint". Learn how City government will lead by example to cut its carbon footprint by 30% and how Columbia University will match this goal by 2017. Hear about the municipal building code's potential for promoting high performance, energy efficient construction and renovation.

Sponsors: The Sallan Foundation, New York League of Conservation Voters, Columbia University-School of International & Public Affairs (SIPA)

Speakers: Melissa Wright-Policy Advisor, Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainable Development, Nilda Mesa-Assistant Vice President, Environmental Stewardship, Columbia University, Michael Bobker-Director, Building Performance Lab, Newman Real Estate Institute, CUNY
Moderators: Nancy Anderson-Sallan Foundation, Stephen Hammer-Columbia University, SIPA

Date: Monday, June 9, 2008, 9-11:30 am

Location: Columbia University School of International & Public Affairs, 420 West 118th Street, Room 1501

Registration: This event is free and open to the public