Adams Administration Appoints Leading Scientific Experts to New York City Panel on Climate Change

November 1, 2024

NEW YORK-New York City Chief Climate Officer and New York City Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Rohit T. Aggarwala today announced the appointment of the fifth New York City Panel on Climate Change (NPCC), an independent advisory body that synthesizes scientific information on climate change and advises city policymakers on local resiliency and adaptation strategies that protect against extreme heat, heavy rain, coastal storm surge, and other climate hazards. Their research and findings will continue to inform the Adams administration's ongoing efforts to ensure that New York City is prepared for the impacts of climate change.

Read the full Press Release from the Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice.