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
Rose Hill campus in the spring
  1. 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. 
  2. Stop overwatering the campuses and, where possible, work to promote indigenous and biodiverse planting on campus. 
  3. 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.
  4. Host and promote food awareness campaigns, such as meatless Fridays and fasting days alongside events such as a community iftar, vegetarian challenges, etc.
  5. 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.