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Decarbonization and Urban Institutions
Event Summary
Over half of the world’s population lives in cities and accounts for roughly 60% of the world’s GHG emissions, presenting both great opportunities and unique challenges for cities and the higher education institutions therein to address climate change. In this panel, we will explore the role of higher education institutions in Boston (MIT), New York City (Columbia), and Philadelphia (Penn) and how these institutions are advancing decarbonization efforts in the context of their communities.
Please note this is a hybrid event. We look forward to welcoming guests to the Kleinman Center’s Energy Forum. In accordance with the University of Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 guidelines, masks are optional for all visitors. PennOpen Pass and PennOpen Campus screenings are no longer required for entry to our events. Further details for joining in-person or virtually will be emailed with your registration. Boxed lunches will be available to go following the event!
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Decarbonization and Urban Institutions
Nina Morris, Julie Newman, Jessica Prata
This event is part of Energy Week at Penn. Check out the rest of the 2023 programming at energyweek.upenn.edu.
Nina Morris
Sustainability Director, Penn SustainabilityNina Morris joined the office as the Sustainability Director in 2020. She is responsible for managing the sustainability staff; tracking & reporting key performance indicators; and providing outreach, education, and collaboration with stakeholders to improve sustainability performance across campus.
Julie Newman
Lecturer of Environmental Planning and Sustainability, MITJulie Newman joined MIT as the Institute’s first Director of Sustainability in the summer of 2013. She has worked in the field of sustainable development and campus sustainability for twenty years.
Jessica Prata
Assistant Vice President of Environmental Stewardship, Columbia UniversityJessica Prata is the Assistant Vice President in the Office of Environmental Stewardship at Columbia University in New York City. She leads a University-wide initiative that brings together staff, students and faculty to set and achieve goals towards a more Sustainable Columbia.
Katherine Leonetti
Chief of Staff, City of Philadelphia Office of SustainabilityKatherine Leonetti serves as the Chief of Staff for the City of Philadelphia Office of Sustainability, where she oversees the department’s strategy and portfolio of initiatives across climate mitigation, resilience, environmental justice, and municipal energy.
