New York, USA — September 26, 2025
A powerful and heartwarming U.S. launch of Reimagining Sustainability: Selected Works of Isagani Serrano on Environment, Climate Justice, and Sustainable Development took place at the City College of New York (CCNY) on September 26, 2025. The event was held at CCNY’s Shepard Hall S-350 and streamed via Zoom, bringing together academics, advocates, and youth leaders to celebrate the life and ideas of the late Filipino environmentalist and thought leader, Isagani R. Serrano.
Hosted by the City College of New York (CCNY) in partnership with RISe (Remembering Isagani Serrano), the launch featured inspiring reflections and dialogues on Serrano’s enduring contributions to sustainability and social justice.
Highlights and Speakers
The program featured insightful messages from distinguished speakers who shared how Serrano’s writings continue to shape global conversations on sustainability and equity. Among them were:
- Dr. Kyle McDonald, City College of New York
- Dr. Tony La Viña, Epilogue Author
- Prof. John Gershman, New York University
- Bobbie Sta. Maria, Executive Director, EarthRights International
- Ezra Undag, Youth Leader
- Marie Lisa Dacanay, President, RISe
Their talks highlighted Serrano’s visionary integration of environmental care, human rights, and community-driven development—values that remain urgently relevant amid today’s climate challenges.
Collaboration and Appreciation
The event was made possible through the collaboration of CCNY’s Sustainability in the Urban Environment Programand RISe, with the support of CCNY President Vince Boudreau, who enabled the partnership for this meaningful initiative.
Heartfelt thanks were extended to the organizing team, especially Katherine Silverman (CCNY), Rosalinda Roy, Kathryn Leuch, Bernadette Patanag, and Stella Rivera, whose collective efforts ensured the success of the launch.
A Continuing Legacy
Reimagining Sustainability invites readers to rethink the intersections of ecology, equity, and ethics—core themes that Serrano championed throughout his life. As the book reaches audiences beyond the Philippines, the New York launch marks another milestone in amplifying his call for an inclusive, people-centered vision of sustainable development.
