Earth Institute News Archive
posted 10/14/04
Gains and Losses for New York City Biodiversity
An expert panel discussion on Wednesday,
December 8, 2004 6:00– 8:00 pm
Some scholars believe that New York City has lost 600 species in the last 100 years, yet in the past decade some species have returned to the city. What caused the loss of species, and what has caused the return of some?
On December 8, 2004, a panel of experts will discuss the issues involved in researching and preserving New York City's biodiversity. Panel members will discuss the impacts of changes in biodiversity in New York City, the reasons for those changes, and how to manage biodiversity and sustainable development on a local scale. In addition, the discussion will explore the possibility and practicality of sustaining a rich biodiversity given the congestion and development demands of this city. The discussion aims to engage the Columbia community in the panelists’ research, and to explore how their findings interface with our lives here in New York City. This discussion is part of The Earth Institute Global Exchange Fall Lecture Series.
WHAT: Gains and Losses
for New York City Biodiversity
A Panel Discussion with Steven
Cohen,
Director, Master of Public Administration Program in Environmental
Science and Policy, School of International and Public Affairs; Director,
Office of Educational Programs, The Earth Institute at Columbia University; Robert
Cook,
Chief Veterinarian, Wildlife Conservation Society, Bronx Zoo; Dana
Fisher,
Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Columbia University
WHEN: Wednesday, December 8, 2004 6:00– 8:00 pm
WHERE: Columbia Morningside Campus International Affairs Building, Dag Hammarskjold Lounge 420 W. 118th Street (between Amsterdam & Morningside Avenue)
Admission is free. Please RSVP to Louise Rosen at lar46@columbia.edu or 212-854-3142. Refreshments will be served following the lecture.
The Earth Institute at Columbia University is the world’s leading academic center for the integrated study of Earth, its environment, and society. The Global Exchange lecture series is presented to inform audiences beyond the Columbia community of Earth Institute research and initiatives to mobilize science and technology to advance sustainable development, while placing special emphasis on the needs of the world’s poor.