Welcome

The Center for Environmental Research and Conservation (CERC) builds environmental leadership and emphasizes the essential role of the natural world in sustainable development. Through the synthesis of research, applied research and education and training, CERC aims to stem the loss of biological diversity and cultivate leadership to address the ecological challenges of the 21st century.

CERC is a consortium of five world renowned scientific institutions based in New York City: Columbia University, the American Museum of Natural History, the New York Botanical Garden, the Wildlife Conservation Society and Wildlife Trust.  Each member of the consortium contributes to developing environmental leadership through a variety of education and research programs.  Collectively, this work is conducted in over 60 countries.

CERC is headquartered at the Earth Institute, Columbia University.  This strategic location facilitates multidisciplinary work within the university and with external collaborators.

CERC is also responsive to the non-science community, providing training and education through the application of understandable, robust conservation science.

Upcoming Events

Monday, February 15

Leadership on the Pathway to Sustainability
Low Memorial Library, The Rotunda
Columbia University, Morningside Campus
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Wine Reception
Low Memorial Library, The Rotunda
Columbia University, Morningside Campus
8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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