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Organized by the GEM Report, and the this afternoon event will commence with two dynamic panel discussions examining the intersectionality between education and climate change, participants will then explore and interact with demonstrations of real-world climate solutions from floating cork marshes to oyster bed restoration and more within the unique historic surrounds of Governors Island. Followed by a networking reception. 

Moderator  Stephen Hammer, CEO, The New York Climate Exchange

Welcome remarks Clare Newman, CEO and President, The Trust for Governors Island 

Keynote Emmy Scott, Executive Director, EarthGuardians

Panel 1 - Climate change and cities

Climate change related action has moved up the political and economic agenda around the world. In this session, our four panelists will briefly respond from their global or comparative perspective on pressing needs for climate change education, and what needs to happen in countries and cities.  

Featured speakers: 

• Priya Joshi, Senior Researcher at the Global Education Monitoring Report, UNESCO
• Ander Caballero Barturen, Secretary General for European Union and International Affairs, Basque Government
• Paula Pennanen-Rebeiro-Hargrave, Deputy Director, UN-Habitat New York Liaison Office
• Shea Gopaul Permanent Representative to the UN for International Organisation of Employers, UN Co-Chair Business and Industry Major Group 
• Danielle Foster-Russell, Director of Education, GrowNYC

Panel 2 - Climate change education in and beyond the classroom 

Young people and students around the world are leading demands for the transformation of climate change learning. There is an expressed preference for action-oriented learning, national and regional contextualization, and education that helps you appreciate and get climate justice. This panel will feature institutions that are actively engaged in changing how young people and educators engage with climate change challenges in the classroom and beyond.

Featured speakers:

• H.E Conrad Sackey, Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education of Sierra Leone.
• Meredith McDermott, Director, Office of Energy & Sustainability, NYC Public Schools
• Jennifer William, Executive Director, Take Action Global
• Henk Rogers, Blue Planet Alliance 
• Christina Kwauk, Unbounded Associates

Followed by “Field Trip:” Interactive showcase of climate and education programs at/near the GrowNYC Teaching Garden 

Getting to Governors Island

• Ferries operated by the Trust for Governors Island run daily year-round from the Battery Maritime Building, located at 10 South Street in Lower Manhattan. Visit  for schedules and tickets. 

• NYC Ferry, the City's public ferry service, also serves Governors Island daily year-round, with stops on the Lower East Side, Wall Street, and along the Brooklyn waterfront. The Trust for Governors Island does not operate NYC Ferry, and tickets for NYC Ferry cannot be purchased on the Governors Island website. Visit  for NYC Ferry information, ticketing, and schedules.