The Climate Jobs Institute is guiding the nation’s transition to a strong, equitable, and resilient clean energy economy by pursuing three aims: to tackle the climate crisis; to create high-quality jobs; and to build a diverse, inclusive workforce.
Educational Resources
Having the most up-to-date information is important when championing climate jobs. The Climate Jobs Institute has developed maps, infographics, and other materials to help you better understand the climate and clean energy landscape.
New eCornell Certificate Explores Intersection of Climate Change, Labor and Equity
A new certificate being offered by eCornell, in conjunction with the ILR School’s Climate Job 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.
People have lots of questions about climate change and how it affects working people. This helps answer some of the most frequent questions people have.
Public schools are essential to healthy, thriving communities. By making schools carbon-free, we can create union jobs and improve quality of life for students and their neighborhoods.
Climate change will affect workers in their communities and in their workplaces. This document gives some reasons why unions are taking on climate change as a labor issue.
Tips for Talking to Coworkers about Climate Change
Talking to coworkers about climate change isn’t so different from talking to them about any other workplace issue. Here are some tips for how to approach a conversation about the climate and green energy