GOVERNORS ISLAND — On the tiny, historic island off of Brooklyn’s western coast, over 35 activities and events are scheduled for Climate Week in September. Governors Island is hosting climate-focused programs such as guided tours, workshops, film screenings and more to highlight its role as a growing resource for research and innovation in climate solutions for New York City and the world.
“Our administration is setting the pace in the fight against climate change, activating $725 million in public investments to support the Harbor Climate Collaborative, building out our workforce to host 400,000 green jobs by 2040, and launching the Climate Exchange on Governors Island in the middle of New York Harbor,” said Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development and Workforce Maria Torres-Springer.
Climate Week NYC takes place from Sept. 22-29, 2024, and is organized by the Climate Group. Governors Island has climate and sustainability-oriented programming planned throughout the fall, with concentration on Climate Week events. Events on the island kick off on Sept. 21 with Climate Imaginarium, where participants design their own climate-themed game, and a Melting Metropolis & Community Sponsor Lab Walk.
“Each year, Climate Week NYC offers a remarkable opportunity to witness firsthand how New York City is leading the fight against climate change and building a stronger, more equitable, and more resilient city,” said Clare Newman, president and CEO of the Trust for Governors Island. “Our calendar of events—Governors Island’s biggest Climate Week offering to date—highlights programming from the Trust, the Exchange, and the vibrant community of climate-focused tenants and partners here on the Island, shining a light on this extraordinary space’s evolution as a hub for urban climate solutions.”
Other events on the island for the week include…
Read the full article here
