NY Climate Policy in 2025 and Beyond

After the results of the 2024 presidential election, states, cities, and other subnational actors are again coming to the forefront as climate policymakers. New York State and New York City are in the process of implementing key climate legislation and are making efforts toward a clean energy transition. However, operational, fiscal, legal, and political challenges threaten the speed and scale of the implementation of state and local climate policies, and the change in federal administration raises looming questions. 

This moderated panel discussion will gather insights on the future of New York’s climate policies from multiple perspectives. We will explore key regulatory, legislative, and judicial proceedings to watch in the upcoming year and examine potential headwinds and opportunities for climate policymaking at the state and local levels.  

This event is in-person only and is open to the general public. Advanced registration is required. REGISTER HERE.

CLE: This event has been approved to offer 1.5 New York State CLE credits in the category of Areas of Professional Practice. The credit is both transitional and non-transitional; it is appropriate for both experienced and newly appointed attorneys.

PROGRAM

KEYNOTE: Doreen M. Harris, President and CEO, NYSERDA

SPEAKERS:

• Lisa Garcia, Adjunct Professor of Law, NYU School of Law; former EPA Region 2 Administrator
• Arturo Garcia-Costas, Program Director, New York Community Trust
• Michael B. Gerrard, Andrew Sabin Professor of Professional Practice, Columbia Law School
• Kathleen Schmid, Deputy Executive Director, NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice
• Eric Walker, Energy Justice Senior Policy Manager, WE ACT for Environmental Justice

MODERATORS:

• Christine Billy, Executive Director, NYU Guarini Center on Environmental, Energy and Land Use Law
• Katrina Wyman, Wilf Family Professor of Property Law, NYU School of Law