About the Initiative

The Earth Institute Initiative on Communication and Sustainability works to boost the capacity of scientists, journalists, educators, students and citizens to communicate in ways that can speed progress toward a more sustainable relationship between our species, our planet and each other.

Directory Andy Revkin explains the new Earth Institute communication initiative
The Earth Institute Initiative on Communication and Sustainability works to boost the capacity of scientists, journalists, educators, students and citizens to communicate in ways that can speed progress toward a more sustainable relationship between our species, our planet and each other. A core focus is boosting the capacity for effective communication in under-represented communities and world regions where sustainability challenges and environmental threats are greatest and practitioners have scant resources.

With partners at Columbia and around the world, the Initiative is convening workshops and events and developing tool kits and programs that can spread creative and productive writing, social media and arts innovation and community engagement in ways that address climate change, boost resilience and shrink environmental footprints.

A core focus is boosting the capacity for effective communication in under-represented communities and world regions where sustainability challenges and environmental threats are greatest and practitioners have scant resources.