BE CONNECTED UPDATE: April 2, 2025
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Special Edition: Earth Month
Dare to Build a Better Planet
Map of Earth on Rainforest
Stony Brook University is leading the charge in developing and sharing critical research to tackle one of the world's most daunting challenges:  climate change.
We are excited to share our newly updated Collaborative for the Earth (C4E) website, which outlines all the ways we 'Dare to Build a Better Planet.' We invite you to stay informed and join us in initiatives where we can all make a difference, together. See highlights below and watch for more news throughout Earth Month and beyond.
COLLABORATIVE FOR THE EARTH (C4E)
Stony Brook team gets up-close look at the future of offshore wind energy.

C4E unites the campus community, cultivating conversation about climate, energy and environment. Through large-scale events, lectures and roundtable discussions, C4E operates as a networking hub for climate and environmental scholarship. See more on our newly updated Collaborative for the Earth website.

THE URGENCY
Greenhouse Gases Chart
Extreme weather, rising seas, local and global economic impacts and environmental devastation are all components of our climate change challenges and impact. See more on our newly updated Collaborative for the Earth website.
SHARE YOUR IMPACT STORY
Are you a Stony Brook University faculty member or student whose research is contributing to climate solutions? Share your story about:
  • Transforming environmental challenges into opportunities
  • Creating economic or social benefits alongside ecological ones
  • Connecting across disciplines to address complex climate issues
  • Engaging with communities to implement practical solutions
  • Exploring unexpected or emerging areas of climate innovation
Please share a brief description of your research impact by emailing c4e@stonybrook.edu. Selected stories can be featured on SBU News, Stony Brook University Magazine, and on podcasts like C4E Presents from the Collaborative for the Earth, highlighting how Stony Brook's community is leading the way in climate innovation that spans from its local shores to global significance.
RESEARCH THAT DRIVES CHANGE
Stony Brook University team visits offshore wind farm off Block Island.
Governor Hochul (left) visited the SBU community to inspect recent damage caused by severe weather. Shown with her is SBU Interim President Richard McCormick.

Why SBU Dares to Be an Environmental Steward


Stony Brook University’s response to an unnamed, once-in-a-century storm last August was a masterclass in climate resilience. 
UNITING MINDS FOR BOLD SOLUTIONS
New York Climate Exchange
New York Climate Exchange at Governors Island.

The New York Climate Exchange

Located on Governors Island, The New York Climate Exchange is a bold initiative led by Stony Brook University to develop real-world climate solutions through collaboration between academia, industry and community leaders.
JOIN OUR CHALLENGE!
Fill It Forward
The Office of Sustainability is excited to announce the start of our Earth Month challenge with Fill It Forward! Each time you fill your reusable water bottle, you will help fight single-use plastic and make a symbolic “cup of water” donation to a charity helping with clean water access.

DARE TO BE INFORMED ...
BE PART OF THE SOLUTION ...
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