Elizabeth M. Cook

Elizabeth M. Cook is a Senior Professor at Barnard College specializing in urban ecology, environmental science, and sustainable development. Her research integrates systems engineering with social-ecological-technological frameworks to address urban resilience, climate adaptation, and equitable flood management. Recent publications explore urban-rural continua, transformative adaptation strategies for flood risk, nature-based solutions in informal settlements, and community perceptions of green-blue spaces. Her work spans collaborative projects across nine cities in the Americas, including community-based research in Durán, Ecuador, emphasizing justice-oriented urban planning and design.