The skies are clearer and greenhouse gas emissions are down in the midst of this pandemic, but that is temporary--climate change will still be with us when the pandemic ends. How are the two connected, and how can we face both disasters with justice for vulnerable populations, and creative economic solutions?  Great discussion today on these topics with Daniel Zarrilli.

Daniel A. Zarrilli, is Chief Climate Policy Advisor & OneNYC Director NYC Office of the Mayor.

Under Daniel’s leadership, New York City recently released its newest long-term strategic plan, OneNYC 2050, which includes bold new actions to confront our climate crisis, achieve equity, and strengthen our democracy, demonstrating what a Green New Deal looks like in action. Since 2013, he has positioned New York City as the global leader in the fight against climate change. 

Until recently, Daniel served on NOAA’s advisory committee for the Sustained National Climate Assessment. He also concluded a 3-year term on FEMA’s National Advisory Council and advised the State of Louisiana on its 2017 Coastal Master Plan update.

Previously, he was Senior Vice President for Asset Management at the New York City Economic Development Corporation and spent five years with Bechtel Infrastructure Corporation. Daniel is a licensed Professional Engineer in New York and holds an MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from MIT.

COVIDCalls 5.7.2020 Daniel Zarrilli--COVID-19 and the climate crisis--how can we take on both?

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