Adjunct Professor at the University of Connecticut School of Business and Chief Executive Officer of Urban Green Council, John Mandyck, recently published an article in The Economist discussing how city governments are pioneering climate action where national policies falter.
John is a new faculty member who will begin teaching in the fall, and we’re thrilled to welcome him to the UConn community! He also recently spoke to our MSSRIB program through our hybrid speaker series, where he shared valuable insights about sustainability in urban development and the vital role of cities in shaping climate policy.
In his recent article feature in The Economist, Mandyck explains how climate action is facing significant setbacks as both governments and companies retract prior commitments. Despite this, cities are stepping up as a key driver of progress. With buildings accounting for nearly a third of global climate emissions, many cities are working to reduce carbon output by decarbonizing the built environment.
Cities like New York are leading the way with new and innovative polices, showing that, despite global challenges, cities remain a powerful and necessary force in combating climate change.