For many Earth lovers, Climate Week NYC isn’t just a time to discuss the latest climate policies; it’s also an opportunity to reconnect and re-energize with the people who remind us why this planet is worth saving. Since its inception in 2008, organizers have hosted thousands of activities and events throughout Climate Week, bringing together changemakers, world leaders, and conscious citizens of the Earth to find a shared path toward a healthier home planet. Sixteen years on, these same essential traditions of collaboration continue. 

To kick off this year’s Climate Week, Atmos collaborated  with Aerthship, a multidisciplinary, eco-art collective, for a day of conversation, music, and mindfulness. Against the backdrop of Brooklyn’s Public Records, the space became the site of an “eternal garden system,” and was divided into a nursery, a sound room, and an atrium to create a diverse community layout for guests to explore.

In the first few afternoon hours, the sound room beckoned many to its calm, crimson-lit quarters. Mindful meditations were led by Spirits Up Wellness and tranquil soundscapes were used to ground guests and sprout connections. As the hours passed and the sun descended lower in the sky, a large crowd gathered in the nursery for a powerful discussion on healing the land. Atmos Editor-in-Chief Willow Defebaugh was joined by three panelists—Air Company chief executive Greg Constantine, Indigenous activist Nina Gualinga, and Oko Farms founder Yemi Amu—who brought together their knowledge of Indigenous stewardship, regenerative culture, and technological innovation to offer a holistic approach to restoration. 

Once the sun set and the day turned to night, the panel stage transformed into a concert stage. With electric performances from Alici and headliner Zsela, soft beats permeated the space, inviting strangers and friends to connect while enjoying fresh food prepared by chef Pierce Abernathy. 

Stories were shared, ideas were sparked, and laughter soared from each corner of the eternal garden—just one snapshot of the spirit of kinship that keeps Climate Week NYC going year after year.