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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Anais Reyes, Curator at the Climate Museum
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Anais Reyes, curator at the Climate Museum, testified to request support for the museum's mission and development. She highlighted the museum's role in educating the public about climate change and fostering civic engagement.
- The Climate Museum is seeking both individual support from council members and support through the speaker's initiative.
- A recent study showed that 75% of New Yorkers are worried about climate change, and the museum aims to address these concerns through its exhibitions and events.
- The museum has submitted member item requests and is seeking support for a resolution introduced by Chair Gennaro in support of the Climate Museum's mission.
Anais Reyes
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Greetings chair Ressler and members of and to the members of the committee.
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Thank you for the opportunity to testify today.
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My name is Anais Reyes and I'm the curator at the climate museum.
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We're the first museum in The US focused on climate change.
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And I'm also a constituent of District 33, it's great to meet At the Climate Museum, we use cultural programs to educate visitors about climate and get them involved in civic action.
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We recently secured a permanent home near Hudson Yards that will open in 2029, and we're currently in the process of finding and fundraising for a temporary home in the interim.
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I'm here with the urgent request for you today that you uphold the civic fabric of New York City's climate leadership by expressing your support for the climate museum both individually and through the speakers initiative.
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Research from Yale showed that in 2024 '70 '5 percent of New Yorkers all across the five boroughs are worried about climate change.
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And three out of four people feel anxious and overwhelmed and most people feel like no one cares.
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Through the exhibitions and events at the Climate Museum we acknowledge people's worries and lived experiences.
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We connect people to tangible actions that they can take and we build an empathetic and civically engaged and empowered community in the process.
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Put simply our work is transformative.
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A peer reviewed study recently confirmed the strong impact of our work.
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We are providing an essential service to New Yorkers moving visitors from despair and isolation to communal engagement.
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This is how we fulfill our civic responsibility as a cultural organization and do our part for the betterment of New York City and for the environment.
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We all know that our values and rights are currently under attack right now and now is the time to stand together for them and for civic and climate leadership.
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Today I'm asking for your support in helping us to continue this vital work.
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First we have submitted several member item requests including to members of the committee.
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Chair Gennaro's support has been vital in establishing the climate museum and we look forward to deepening that partnership.
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Second, we have also submitted a request as part of the speakers initiative and asked for support with speaker Adams.
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Finally, we're reaching out separately to Chair Gennaro's office about the resolution that he introduced in support of the climate museums mission and development.
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Thank you for your partnership and for your time.