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Nominate A Climate Hero
Monday, Feb 24, 2020
Do you know an outstanding New Yorker who is leading on climate action in amazing + innovative ways? We want to know about them! Submit your NYC Climate Heroes nominations by 11:59 PM Eastern on Monday, February 24. Click here to nominate your hero
The Human Impacts Institute + the NYC Department of Transportation are looking for NYC's most impactful leaders on addressing the climate crisis. We are looking for activists, scientists, artists, policymakers, educators--anyone who is helping our City become more climate smart + helping our communities be more resilient to climate impacts. Anyone is eligible + we are particularly excited about elevating the work of people working in our frontline communities, women, youth, and POC.
Sound like someone you know? All nominations will be reviewed by our diverse committee and 30 New Yorkers will be selected to be a part of our street exhibit on Broadway in Manhattan, NYC, for Car Free Earth Day 2020.
All nominations will be reviewed by our expert panel, including: Emily Colasacco, Director of Art & Event Programming - NYC Department of Transportation; Tara DePorte, Found & Executive Director - Human Impacts Institute; + Jen Roberton, Senior Policy Advisor - Mayor’s Office of Sustainability