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Pages in category "Environmental organizations based in New York City" The following 48 pages are in this category, out of 48 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
ICLEI is considered a bridging organization, [8] playing important roles in knowledge sharing [9] and in intermediation processes between local initiatives and regulatory actors. [8] It has recognized the significance of cities for urban sustainability and helped to support their activities for over three decades. [6] [10] [11] [12]
The climate of New York City shapes the environment with its cool, wet winters and hot, humid summers with plentiful rainfall all year round. As of 2020, New York City held 44,509 acres of urban tree canopy with 24% of its land covered in trees. [1] [2] As of 2020, the population of New York City numbered 8.8 million human beings. [3]
The Compact was launched in 2014 by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the UN Special Envoy for Cities and Climate Change. [99] The Compact represents a common effort from global city networks C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40), ICLEI , and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), as ...
Under the City Charter's Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP), after the Department of City Planning certifies as complete an application respecting the use, development, or improvement of real property, affected community boards (along with borough boards) may hold public hearings and submit recommendations for consideration to the City Planning Commission before its decision.
The City (website) City Harvest (United States) City Parks Foundation; Citymeals-on-Wheels; Civic Hall at Union Square; The Climate Mobilization; CMT Association; Commission to Study the Organization of Peace; Committee for the Marshall Plan; Committee of 100 (United States) Committee to Protect Journalists; The Committee to Save the New York ...
NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.N. Secretary General António Guterres launched a two-day, climate-themed "Summit for the Future" on Sunday as part of the U.N. General Assembly, where some leaders warned of ...
The New York City Panel on Climate Change (NPCC) was convened by Mayor Michael Bloomberg in August 2008 as part of PlaNYC [1] and codified into law in 2012 by New York City Local Law 42. [2] It is an independent advisory body of researchers who advise New York City about climate change , producing reports that provide short-, intermediate- and ...