Collaborative for the Earth

Dare to Build a Better Planet

At Stony Brook University, we Dare to Be ethical leaders, driving innovation for a sustainable future. Through groundbreaking research, hands-on educational programs, cross-disciplinary collaboration and real-world solutions, we empower our students, faculty, staff and global partners to address environmental challenges, drive energy advancements, enhance community resilience, expand climate risk data access and create a better world for future generations.

The Collaborative for the Earth (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.

Educating through experiential learning and off-campus field trips, we are working together to tackle the greatest environmental challenges of our time.

As the anchor institution of The New York Climate Exchange, we are at the forefront of environmental and climate research, education and innovation — developing solutions that will shape a sustainable future for Long Island, New York and the Earth.

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The Urgency

Extreme Weather & Rising Seas
Coastal communities, like ours, are experiencing unprecedented storms and increasing flood risk.

Local & Global Economic Impacts
From Long Island’s economy to global markets, natural disasters affect property values, insurance, food systems, supply chains and job markets.

Environmental Devastation
From the Shinnecock Bay to Kenya’s Turkana Basin, we are seeing a drastic change in ecological structures, impacting humanity and ecosystems across the globe.

Research that Drives Change

Climate Action on Long Island
Prioritizing climate action, emphasizing rising sea levels, nitrogen pollution and ecosystem tipping points as critical threats to marine and public health. Read More >

Renewable Energy
Exploring hydrokinetic energy and renewable power solutions to replace fossil fuels in New York and beyond. Read More >

Shinnecock Bay Hope Spot
Taking a deeper look at a model for marine conservation and ecosystem restoration. Read More >

Historical Knowledge
Studying fossil records to give insight into the evolution of climate, and how ecosystems may respond to current environmental shifts. Read More >

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Uniting Minds for Bold Solutions

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. With major financial backing, including Bloomberg Philanthropies, The Exchange is supported by key partners like IBM, Boston Consulting Group and Moody’s. Spearheaded by top climate experts, including founding CEO Dr. Stephen Hammer, the project cements SBU’s role at the forefront of global sustainability efforts.

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Centre ValBio

Promoting conservation science, hands-on research, and community initiatives at a research station in Madagascar’s Ranomafana National Park. Learn More >

Turkana Basin Institute

Learning from indigenous communities, paleontology, archaeology and geology to prepare for the future. Learn more >

Center for Clean Water Technology

Advancing sustainable water solutions to protect Long Island’s fragile ecosystems. Learn more >

Communicating Science

The Alan Alda Center helps researchers bridge the gap between scientific discovery and public understanding. Learn more >

Education and Research Partners

Dare to Stay Informed

Dive into climate and environmental research at Stony Brook with C4E Presents, a podcast by Collaborative for the Earth. From climate attribution and energy humanities to marine plastics and navigating misinformation, host and C4E Director, Heather Lynch, leads thought-provoking discussions with top scholars and researchers to tackle the tough questions and explore innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

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Be Part of the Solution

At Stony Brook, we are not just studying climate and the environment — we are actively shaping energy and climate solutions. As we prepare for the Climate Solutions Summit NYC and continue to lead initiatives in renewable energy, conservation and policy advocacy, we invite you to Dare to Be part of the solution.

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Education for Action

A new one-credit ‘pop-up’ course prepares students for climate-related careers by integrating policy, science and innovation.

CIS 101 Course Description

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Contact Us

Have questions, concerns, or want to get more involved? We'd love to hear from you! Email C4E at:

c4e@stonybrook.edu

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Intern Opportunities

The New York Climate Exchange and the Career Center are offering internships. Those interested should send an email

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Attend an Event

Stay engaged with campus-wide events, including climate research panels, documentary screenings and networking opportunities. Keep an eye out for EarthStock, the Long Island Youth Climate Summit and Darwin Day, a few of our favorite annual celebrations that bring together sustainability, biodiversity and a shared commitment to shaping the future of our planet.

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