Action 6: Reforest the Earth
“Achieving balance on a global scale is still possible. We can be the generation to achieve it.”
- Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac- Partner with community organizations (Youth Ministries for Peace and Justice, and Hester Street) to undertake a Bronxwide biodiversity and reforestation initiative in Bronx green spaces.
- Stop overwatering the campuses and, where possible, work to promote indigenous and biodiverse planting on campus.
- Reduce meat and grain consumption in the cafeteria and campus dining locations by labeling food options with “environmentally friendly” or “sustainable” stickers to promote strong food choices by individuals; assess results.
- Host and promote food awareness campaigns, such as meatless Fridays and fasting days alongside events such as a community iftar, vegetarian challenges, etc.
- Partner with Hunts Point Produce Market on a food-distribution program and dashboard to deliver excess produce to small grassroots organizations in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan.