Photograph's of PIR offices destruction

 

Professor Graciela Chichilnisky created Program on Information and Resources at Columbia University in 1994. PIR is an initiative to promote collaborative, long-term planning that balances the needs of people, the environment and the economy. For more information on PIR see www.p-i-r.com.

The 7 offices of PIR were destroyed by order of Columbia University administration on March 1, 2000 witnessed by several members of PIR. The New York Supreme Court provided an injunction on March 2,2000 forcing Columbia University to stop the destruction of offices, materials, research and equipment.

405 Low Library, Columbia University, New York, NY

March 1, 2000