Our Mission
The Climate Jobs Institute (CJI) at Cornell University’s Industrial and Labor Relations School is guiding New York’s and the nation’s transition to a strong, equitable, and resilient clean energy economy by tackling the climate crisis; creating high-quality union jobs; confronting race and gender inequality; and building a skilled and diverse workforce.
Through cutting-edge policy studies, deep relationships with on-the-ground partners, and innovative training and education programs, CJI provides information that policymakers, the labor and environmental movements, industry leaders, and others need to navigate this historic transition to a zero-carbon economy.
Core Activities and Objectives
Our Partner
Building on the success of Climate Jobs New York to win significant climate investments in offshore wind infrastructure and strong labor protections and labor standards, the Climate Jobs National Resource Center (CJNRC) was formed in 2020 to expand this work to other states and pave the way for labor to lead on climate across the country.
Together, CJI and CJNRC are helping unions develop state-specific, science-based climate action plans and establish state coalitions. CJNRC, in particular, helps these coalitions organize around their plans and build strategic campaigns to win implementation.
As in New York, this work will help unions positively and proactively engage in climate change and clean energy work and forge a stronger link in the public discourse between climate change and inequality.
Hear from union leaders and members who work on the frontlines of climate change
Our People
Contact Us
Cornell University, ILR School
Climate Jobs Institute
570 Lexington Ave, 12th floor
New York, NY 10022
climatejobs@cornell.edu