Climate Week 2025

We made maps on Governors Island that showcased the problems and solutions that the island has related to climate change. Our maps show things like construction that takes up big parts of the island, and places you can go to learn more about ideas that could help us be more sustainable. For our Career Technical Education (CTE), we do Marine Affairs and Policy, where we focus on sustainability in coastal regions, using agriculture as a tool to combat climate-related urban emerging issues. These maps were made by the students in the CTE for Climate Week 2025.

blazing saddles 4 whealer
Blazing Saddle
Bicycle Site
SDG 13 - Climate Action

We are trying to show a better alternative for gas powered vehicles on Governors Island.  

Climate center
Climate Center
Significant Organization or Agency
SDG 13 - Climate Action
Volunteer Site
Environmental Education

We are trying to show the visitors where construction is 

Camping
SDG 13 - Climate Action
Vulnerable Site

How does the collective retreats impact governors island as a whole? I think that in the long term continuous construction on that area could increase emissions on the island. Already right now they announced updates for the area, adding more construction to the surrounding area. Probably making this section of the island louder and more polluted than it needs to be. 

Construction
SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 13 - Climate Action
Noise Pollution
Climate Changed Area

Bringing awareness to construction on governors island and how it distracts students and adds unesscesary pollution to the island.

Eco Agriculture or Permaculture
SDG 13 - Climate Action
Child Friendly Site
Senior Friendly Site
Composting Site
Recycling
Food Gathering Site
Farm Animals
Low Carbon / Carbon Sink
Eco Landscaping
Healthy Soil

I want to show that resources like the earth matter farm could help reduce climate change.

Governors Island Roads
Unsustainable Land Use
SDG 13 - Climate Action
Landmark

Car-Free?

LMCC Arts Center
Art Spot
SDG 13 - Climate Action
Wheelchair Accessible
Reusable Materials

People can make art that draws attention to climate issues, and people can come together and discuss solutions.

Lavender Field | EARTH MATTER.
Lavender Fields
Pollinator Garden / Botanical Garden
SDG 13 - Climate Action
Eco Landscaping

The Lavender Field helps the environment by encureging pollenators and raising awareness in gardens. 

"Governors Island National Monument | PICNICKING"
Picnic Point
Public Space or Square
SDG 13 - Climate Action
Unsustainable Land Use
Child Friendly Site
Senior Friendly Site
Recycling
Bicycle Site

Picnic Point provides seating areas, nice views, and rentable grills for visitor use. Its away from Island construction and loud noises making it a nice point to stop, eat, rest, and take in the views.

Oyster Reefs
Pier 101
Environmental Education
SDG 13 - Climate Action
Sailing or Row Boat Launch
Water Feature
Waterfront or Riverside Park

Pier 101 is open to the public and its calming. Its a beautiful place to see the water and it draws people to governors island. 

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