We are guiding the nation’s transition to an equitable and resilient clean energy economy by pursuing three aims: tackling the climate crisis; creating high-quality union jobs; and building a skilled and diverse workforce.
Climate Jobs Institute Talks Workforce Development and Being a Union Partner at 2025 LIUNA Builds Renewables Summit
In September, the Climate Jobs Institute presented at the 2025 LIUNA Builds Renewables Summit, joining over 100 labor and industry leaders. CJI assistant directors Melissa Shetler and Zach Cunningham highlighted workforce development and labor education initiatives.
Climate Jobs Institute Explores Building Decarbonization Approach to Achieving Scale, Equity, and High-Quality Union Jobs
The Climate Jobs Institute produced a primer and webinar on Thermal Energy Networks, which can decarbonize multiple buildings at once while also harnessing the existing skills of our building trades.
Climate Jobs Institute Leads New York Legislative and Labor Leaders on Educational Delegation to Sweden
In late September, the Cornell ILR Climate Jobs Institute (CJI) led an educational delegation of New York State legislative and labor leaders to Stockholm, Sweden.
Climate Jobs Institute to Host Panel on Infrastructure Funding and Green Jobs in New York and Puerto Rico at the 2024 SOMOS Conference
On Thursday, November 7th, at 10:30am, the Climate Jobs Institute (CJI) will co-host a panel discussion on “Infrastructure Funding and Green Jobs in New York and Puerto Rico” at the 2024 SOMOS INC Puerto Rico Conference.
Climate Jobs Institute and Climate Jobs New York prepare rank-and-file union members to advocate for public solar
On April 11, Climate Jobs NY and the Climate Jobs Institute (CJI) came together to prepare rank-and-file union members to advocate for public solar. Workers from various unions gathered to meet council members and explain how public solar will benefit their communities.
New eCornell certificate explores intersection of climate change, labor and equity
Cornell Chronicle
A new certificate being offered by eCornell, in conjunction with the ILR School’s Climate Jobs Institute, will delve into the critical intersection of climate change, labor and equity, exploring the far-reaching implications of a warming planet on workers, communities and the broader economy.
Opinion: Employ vulnerable communities to build New York’s clean energy transition
City & State
“The Cornell University Climate Jobs Institute delivers training for union members on climate change and clean energy, and connects policymakers with labor, environmental and industry leaders to navigate this historic transition,” says Dovan Lomax, Political Director, District Council 9 of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) in NY.
Op-ed: A road map for making inroads into climate change in New York
Anita Raman, research and policy development associate with Cornell’s Labor Leading on Climate Initiative details how New York City can ensure future net zero emissions, create millions of community-sustaining jobs, and reduce inequality.
NYC unions rally behind ambitious new climate action plans
AM NY
Cornell's Labor Leading on Climate releases report in conjunction with the Climate Jobs New York (CJNY) outlining recommendations to Mayor Eric Adams’ administration as well as examining the impact of climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic on NYC workers and schools.
A New Report from The Worker Institute and Climate Jobs NY Outlines a Climate Jobs Agenda for New York City Communities
— A new report released today by climate and labor experts at Cornell University in collaboration with Climate Jobs NY examines the impact of climate breakdown and the pandemic on NYC workers and frontline communities.
Unlocking the Transition: Politicians tout renewable energy jobs for ex-fossil fuel workers, but it's not so simple
Skinner, Labor Leading on Climate Director, says “there's not going to be a just transition because the pay and health and retirement benefits are not there.”
