NYU plans to be climate neutral by 2040.

While 2040 Now has passed, we invite you to explore advocacy toolkits, resources, and more that arose from the week-long, university-wide initiative. 

For a week, the NYU community explored how to challenge climate change through more than 70 events and including exhibitions, competitions, and much more.

We learned that through meaningful climate action, including both individual choices and societal involvement, there are different ways to create a climate-stable future and be healthier and happier. 

Sustainability is not a spectator sport and that was seen during the many events and programs that community members attended!

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  • Students tabling at the 2040 now Center

    2040 Now Center

    Student Government Assembly tabling in the 2040 Now Center, promoting sustainable menstrual products.

  • Linda Mills, Cecil Scheib, and Chandrika Tandon playing harmonicas during One World Suite.

    One World Suite Harmonica Performance

    Chandrika Tandon, Linda Mills, Cecil Scheib, and playing harmonicas during One World Suite harmonica lessons.

  • Students posing for a photo booth picture.

    2040 Now Center

    Students enjoying the GIF photo booth in the 2040 Now Center.

  • Beyond Meat Chef plating food.

    2040 Now Events

    Beyond Meat's chef plating plant-forward food for the NYU Community to try.

    Photo credit: David Song/NYU News
  • Ethan Brown and Cecil Scheib

    2040 Now Events

    Ethan Brown and Cecil Scheib at Beyond Meat fireside chat.

    Photo credit: David Song/NYU News
  • Students grabbing samples of beyond meat dishes.

    2040 Now Events

    The NYU community was able to try delicious plant forward meals during the Fireside Chat with Beyond Meat's CEO Ethan Brown.

    Photo credit: David Song/NYU News
  • Campus Safety member on a bike patrol

    NYU Campus Safety Initiative

    Campus safety on their bike patrol during 2040 Now.

  • Student at micromobility street festival

    Micromobility Street Festival

    Electrical scooter demonstration during the 2040 Now Micromobility Street Festival.

  • People learning to ride bikes outside of Stern NYU.

    Micromobility Street Festival

    During the week of 2040 Now, bike lessons were offered during the Micromobility Street Festival.

  • Someone having their helmet fastened.

    Micromobility Street Festival

    Biking and helmet safety were one of the many things being taught during the Micromobility Street Festival.

  • Tree planting ceremony with Andy Hamilton

    2040 Now Events

    In honor of 2040 Now, Andy Hamilton planted a new tree!

  • President Andrew Hamilton in front of the 2040 Now Community Mural

    2040 Now Center

    President Andrew Hamilton was able to leave his own artistic touch on the 2040 Now Community Mural.

  • Mushroom grow kits in mason jars

    2040 Now Events

    NYU community members were able to take home mushroom grow kits during one of our 2040 Now events.

  • Panelists being introduced at an event with a seated crowd

    2040 Now Events

    Exploring Microbial Futures—Microbes Amidst Global Change had a successful hybrid panel with the NYU community.

  • Carolyn Kissane introducing a panel on stage behind a podium.

    2040 Now Events

    Panel discussions were just some of the great events and activities planned for the week.

  • A group of people sitting at two round tables with sticky notes and pens in a discussion.

    2040 Now Events

    NYU community members were challenged to consider complex climate change impacts during Imagining 2040: Climate Storytelling Through Scenarios.

  • A panel of people in red chairs on a bright stage with a world map behind them.

    2040 Now Events

    The Follow the Carbon, with Al Roker, raised a great discussion about individual and collective actions for a climate neutral future.

  • A carbon removal device lighting up blue with a hand turning it on

    2040 Now Center

    Students were able to showcase their carbon removal devices from the Carbon Removal Challenge in the center.

  • Two plates full of plant-forward food in front of a sign announcing 18 Below's Plant based takeover.

    2040 Now Dining Initiative

    During the week of 2040 Now, dining halls offered plant-forward menus and 18 Below was plant-forward all week!

  • Trays of vegetables and plant-forward dishes in NYU dining.

    2040 Now Dining Initiative

    NYU community members were able to tray delicious plant-forward meals during the week of 2040 Now.

  • Amelie Srinivas at a 2040 Now Podium.

    2040 Now Re-Fashion Show

    Amelie Srinivas, the Student Engagement Coordinator for the Office of Sustainability, introducing the Re-Fashion Show.

  • Plant Kween at the podium for the Re-Fashion Show.

    2040 Now Re-Fashion Show

    The Re-Fashion Show was hosted by Plant Kween, a Brooklyn-based Black queer non-binary kween.

  • A model walking down the runway in a denim outfit

    2040 Now Re-Fashion Show

  • A group of models posing at the fashion show

    2040 Now Re-Fashion Show

  • A student embracing Plant Kween after the fashion show

    2040 Now Re-Fashion Show

  • Artists posing in front of the finishing community mural.

    2040 Now Community Mural

    The community mural was completed on the last day of 2040 Now and revealed to the community on Friday, April 21.

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NYU Initiatives

Learn about programs and initiatives NYU is piloting to achieve its climate goals
Competitions

View the winners of the film and op-ed competitions & the fashion show models and designers
Community Mural

Take a look at the 2040 Now community mural put together in just a week
NYU's Commitment

A statement about 2040 Now from former President Andrew Hamilton