The Human Impacts Institute's mission is to foster sustainable human impacts on ecosystems through inspired engagement, leadership, collaboration, knowledge-building and creative expression.

The Human Impacts Institute in Action

Programs

The programs of the Human Impacts Institute foster creativity in sustainability through experiential education, creative engagement, and collaborative partnerships. All programs are adapted to the specific needs of participants and are based upon staff availability.

Services

The Human Impacts Institute offers a diversity of environmental services geared towards engaging communities in positive social change. Options include professional certification programs, learning retreats, and environmental consulting services for home, business, and organization. Learn more.

Support

You can join the Human Impacts Institute community by donating services, supplies, or funds to us today! All donations are tax-deductible and support our mission to foster creativity in sustainability. You can also join us by following our latest projects, partnerships, and events on our blog, joining us on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Learn more.

The Latest at HII: Ed, Art, and Action!

Want Ways to Let Your Eco-Hero Shine?

Join HII's Weekly CommunityAction Days!

Is big city living getting you down? Do you feel like you're not "making a difference" in your community? Join the HII Crew for our new WEEKLY community action days! Bring neighbors, colleagues, friends and strangers for our FREE action-based events and help make a positive human impact in NYC and the world!

Tree Care Tuesdays
Every Tuesday, 10am-12pm (April until Mid-September)
Check HII's calendar for weekly location or contact us>>

Join the HII Crew, in partnership with amazing community volunteers from Brooklyn Day Habilitation Center, in caring for our local street trees. Each week, we'll meet at a different NYC park to clean up, aerate, plant bulbs, and mulch our City's green treasures--street trees.
No experience necessary and all tools will be provided! Just show up!
Cool Biz Thursdays
Every Thursday, 2pm-4pm (April until Mid-September)
Check HII's calendar for weekly location or contact us>>

As part of our Ecopreneurs program, join the HIi Crew in helping small businesses, and consumers, take simple steps to combat global climate change, while saving money and supporting healthy communities.
After a 10-minute training, volunteers will hit the streets to recruit "Cool Businesses"--who pledge to keep their doors and windows closed when their heat or AC is on. Taking it a step further, we'll ask customers to show their support for Cool Biz by pledging to only shop at climate smart businesses, who don't let money--and climate-impactful energy--literally fly out their doors.
No experience necessary. Just show up at 2pm for training! _______________________________________________
HII Presents Elemental's Global Premiere with Eco-Activist and Innovation Panel

Friday, May 17th
7pm-9:15pm
The Cinema Village, 22 E 12th St New York, NY 10003
Get your tickets here>>

Join HII for the premiere of Elemental, a film of environmental activism tales and tribulations, followed by our HII panel of NY-based environmental experts and activists alongside Elemental's Director to investigate what motivates eco-action and innovation in our community. Audience members will have time for Q&A with panelists after the 20-minute discussion. The Human Impacts Institute's Executive Director and Founder will moderate the discussion with Lyna Hinkel from the NYC chapter of 350.org, Christopher Parker of the National Wildlife Federation, and the filmmaker, Emmmanuel Vaughan-Lee .Purchase tickets today!>>
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HUMAN IMPACTS SALON:

Energizing a Clean Climate Revolution

Wednesday, June 5th
6:30-8:30pm
(w/networking reception)
The German House
871 United Nations Plaza, NY
$10 to reserve your space>>

What do you get when you put a business strategist, climate activist, energy analyst, and performance artist in a room together? You take-on energy and oil addiction in a way it’s never been explored before. Check out our inspiring guests>>

This Human Impacts Salon will explore how and why we make decisions about the bloodline of our civilization—energy---and the impacts of our addiction to fossil fuels: Explore decision-making, inspiration, and human impacts through the lens of activism, art, business and science; Learn about Germany’s commitment to transition to clean energy and investigate the pitfalls and potentials for the U.S. to move beyond a fossil-fuel based society; Challenge what inspires social and environmental action and drives us towards change with our interactive panel and performances; and Take home tools for impacting energy consumption and climate action in your community, school, home, and business.

Space is limited. Get inspired. Reserve your space now>>

100% of the $10 entrance fee will support future Human Impacts Salons on environment, community and creativity.

Thanks to our hosts and event co-sponsors the German Consulate of NY.
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North Brooklyn Estuary Exploration Series
Participants in at least 4 of the 2013 Estuary Exploration Series will receive a certificate in Water Stewardship from HII. See the amazing FREE workshops coming up below!
LUNCHTIME LEARNING

Clean Waterways=Healthy Community
‪Wednesday, June 19th
12pm-1pm
‬East River State Park
90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn
L train to Bedford Avenue
Register now>>
(Participation limit 30)

Have lunch, while learning about water quality in our City! This topic will be explored on the East River State Park beach overlooking midtown Manhattan and will explore our on-land actions to water pollution and conservation.

A vegetarian lunch will be provided for all participants. Kids are welcome with adult supervision!