Events in 2026

Climate Coffee - Victoria

Welcome to Climate Coffee, a worldwide m..

Gender Equality Week: Celebrating Diversity & Financial Gender-Lens Equity

IWB is celebrating Gender Equality Week promoting inclusivity throughout Canadian society. 2026 theme: Power of Gender-Lens Money. You are kindly invited to…

Climate Week NYC | From Commitments to Credibility: The Role of Certification & Verification in Sustainability

Join Preferred by Nature during Climate Week NYC 2026 for a panel discussion and networking reception with leaders from across certification, standards, and…

10th NYC Green School Conference 2026

The 10th NYC Green School Conference 2026 is a landmark international conference dedicated to advancing sustainable education, climate leadership, innovation,…

A new era for SRM research: launching the world’s first global SRM-agriculture study

A new era for SRM research: launching the world’s first global SRM-agriculture study On Wednesday 23 September, Cornell University and the Degrees Initiative…

AEG NYC Health, Energy & Resilience Action Challenge @ Climate Week NYC

💡 The Mission Move from high-level strategy to immediate, collective action. This interactive session brings together NYC energy stakeholders, civic leaders,…

Architecture, Planning, and International Law: Building Postcarbon Futures

In July 2025, the International Court of Justice published a groundbreaking advisory opinion that establishes the legal obligation for states to adopt…

Bridging Climate Science and Risk: Insights from Academia and Industry

This event will bring together leaders from insurance, reinsurance, catastrophe modeling, and related sectors, along with graduate students, postdoctoral…

Building Adaptive Organizations for the Circular Economy

As organizations accelerate their circular economy ambitions, conversations often focus on technology, regulation and new business models. But one critical…

Building as Nature: The Biomimicry Institute Launches the Nature Positive Buildings, Cities & Infrastructure Alliance

Today’s built environment is responsible for approximately 40% of global energy use, 50% of raw material extraction, and is one of the leading drivers of…

Capital for Resilience: Investing in Climate's Next Wave

Most climate capital still flows to mitigation. In 2023, adaptation and resilience drew roughly $65 billion worldwide against $1.78 trillion for mitigation,…

Designing Resilient Cities: Nature-Based Solutions for an Urban Planet

Four out of five U.S. residents already live in cities. Globally rapid urbanization means two thirds of all humanity will live in cities in the next two…

Food Tank at Climate Week NYC: Soil to Shelf

On Wednesday, September 23rd, join us all day at WNYC-NPR Studios’ The Greene Space in New York City as part of Climate Week NYC. Hosted by Food Tank, Organic…

From Ambition to Implementation: Scaling Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Adaptation

Climate adaptation is not advancing at the pace or scale required, and governments, particularly in the Global South, are not yet fully harnessing nature-based…

From Measurement to Momentum: Scaling Decarbonization Across Your Supply Chain

Measurement was never the finish line. Join Green Project and ACT Group during Climate Week NYC for an evening of conversation, connection, and practical…

Indigenous Peoples' Responses to Climate-Related Environmental Disasters

Across Africa, Asia, and the Americas, Indigenous Peoples are responding to floods, droughts, wildfires, glacier loss, and other climate-related environmental…

Net Zero Negronis

Climate people spend a lot of time talking about decarbonization, targets, strategies, and what comes next. This is a chance to put all of that aside for a few…

2026 PFC National Conference - Reciprocity

PFC’s National Conference 2026 - Reciprocity - will be our biggest one yet, bringing members, friends, partners, and leaders in the sector together to tackle…

Purpose Connections: Rolling Up Their Sleeves - Leaders Using Business to Change the World

Real change doesn't happen through good intentions alone, it happens when leaders are willing to rethink how business is done. Across Canada, a growing number…

Scaling the Transition: Clean Fuels and the Future of Corporate Decarbonization

As Scope 1 emissions climb higher on the corporate agenda, Science Based Targets initiative's (SBTi) V2.0 update is adding real pressure to act, while also…

The Scope 3 Control Paradox | Panel & Networking Lunch

Join us for Summit in the Sky, a private panel and networking event held during Climate Week NYC 2026 at One World Trade Center. ​This invitation-only event…

UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2026

Connect with fellow sustainability leaders at the Leaders Summit and gain the insights, trends, and strategies driving impact today.

UN Global Compact Summit September 2026

Connect with fellow sustainability leaders at the Leaders Summit and gain the insights, trends, and strategies driving impact today.

Waste Is a Design Flaw: Building the Circular Industrial Economy

In this two-hour forum, speakers will explore what circularity looks like in practice for organizations designing, manufacturing, operating, and recovering…

Webinar: Where Does It Go?: Addressing BC’s Low-Hazard Explosives Disposal Vacuum | Recycling Council of British Columbia

Are resident drop-offs of expired marine flares, bear bangers, ammunition, fireworks, road flares, and powder-actuated tool loads piling up at your facility?…

What is Shaping Data Center Energy? | Panel & Networking Lunch

​Are you working at the intersection of energy and data center growth? ​Join us for Summit in the Sky, a private panel and networking event held during Climate…

Why Regenerative: Partnerships in Indigenous Agriculture

The approach and many of the practices of regenerative agriculture originate from the indigenous communities that used to steward the land. This session will…

Why Regenerative: The State of Regenerative Agriculture (SORA)

The State of Regenerative Agriculture (SORA) brings together sector leaders to reflect on progress, surface priorities, and align capital, research, and action…

Invest in Your Career: Why Become Certified with ECO Canada

Are you passionate about shaping the future of Canada’s environmental sector? Whether your work focuses on air, land, or sea, join Helen Crawley and Coleen…

Building Envelope Mockup Expo – Energy Efficient Code-Ready Solutions

The 2026 Builder Mock-up Fest (The Fest) is a unique, half-day in-person training event providing flexible, drop-in professional development for Part 9…

DIVERSEcity Awards of Impact

Join us for our annual Awards of Impact, celebrating changemakers, on September 22, 2026, following our 48th annual general meeting. Let's celebrate…

A Climate Investor's Guide to Fiduciary Duty: Who's Actually Looking Out for You?

Investing in climate tech and innovative startups has never been more exciting…or more confusing. When you write a check into a syndicate, join an angel group,…

ACTING TODAY FOR OUR SHARED TOMORROW

“The impacts of climate change are already…

Adaptation Canada 2026

Adaptation Canada 2026 is Canada’s premier national conference on climate adaptation. From September 22 to 24, 2026 people and organizations from across…

Addressing Food Insecurity: From Goal to Action.

As part of New York Climate Week 2026, CookUnity is bringing together leaders from across the food ecosystem to explore how businesses, nonprofits, chefs, and…

Build your Climate Action Plan in 60 minutes

The workshop uses Giki Actions, a platform designed for SMEs to build and implement their action plans. You will leave with: ✅ Your company’s action plan,…

Climate Summit 2026: High-Level Solutions Dialogue on Methane

About the Event Context The United Nations Secretary-General will convene a High-Level Meeting on Climate Action and the Just Transition during the High-Level…

Convening The Next-Gen Materials Transition

Convening the Next-Generation Materials Transition 22 September 2026 | Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), New York City Connecting the organisations,…

Cross-Regional Cooperation for Tropical Forests: Fostering Science and Conservation

Hosted by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) on occasion of the 81st United Nations General Assembly and New York Climate Week, this high-l...

Datamaran's Executive Forum at Climate Week NYC

Datamaran Executive Forum | Climate Week NYC 2026 Overview As part of Climate Week NYC 2026, Datamaran will host a flagship Executive Forum designed to bring…

From Capital to Implementation: The Next Investment Opportunities in the Low-Carbon Transition

1. Natural Capital and Bioeconomy — Standing forests, restoration, non-timber forest products, agroforestry systems with economic returns, nature-based carbon…

Investing in Circularity: The Business Case for Aluminium Beverage Can Recycling

Join the Global Beverage Can Circularity Alliance (GBCCA) at Climate Week in NYC on September 22, 2026 to explore Advancing Aluminum Recycling as a Business…

Just Another Day Testing

LCA Clinic - Info Session (for students)

Interested in applying to the LCA Clinic? Join our info session to learn how the program works and what you'll gain through participation. You will have the…

Leaders Summit

The Leaders Summit is the annual UN Global…

Lewis Mumford Lecture: “From Crisis to Proximity: A New Social Contract for Cities,” Featuring Carlos Moreno

Please join us on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026, at 6 pm for our prestigious Lewis Mumford Lecture. This year, we are honored to welcome renowned…

MIT Solve Challenge Finals

Every year, Solve convenes over 300 social impact leaders in New York City, amidst the United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week, for a thrilling day of…

Navigating the New Rules on Environmental Marketing: Perspectives from the U.S. and the E.U.

Navigating the New Rules on Environmental Marketing Perspectives from the U.S. and the E.U. Sponsored by: International Advertising Association Global…

Reforest the Future Summit

Reforest the Future is Terraformation's inaugural summit dedicated to the real work of large-scale reforestation — not the pledges, but the delivery. On…

Rural America & The Clean Energy Transition

Anchored by Canary Media's flagship reporting series on rural America, this event puts a spotlight on the communities that too rarely make the headlines. The…

SDG Investment Forum

Hear directly from leading CFOs, investors…

Sip & Spark: Circular Economy Edition

9 speakers. 3 minutes each. One night that'll change how you think about climate action. Sip & Spark is CCH's flagship talk series. Fast, sharp, and always…

Sunken Suppers & Coastal Secrets: NYC’s Maritime Food History Walking Tour

Take a maritime journey through time. Starting at Tall Ship Wavertree docked at NYC's South Street Seaport and ending at a historic tavern where revolutionary…

Sustainability LIVE: The Leadership Summit

Sustainability LIVE: The Leadership Summit brings together 500+ sustainability, ESG and business leaders during one of the most important weeks in the global…

Sustainable Growth: The Implementation Imperative

AI is accelerating electricity demand while reshaping who has access to power and on what terms. As data centres scale rapidly, they are competing with…

The Nest Campus

THE NEXUS OF THE RESILIENCE ECONOMY During Climate Week NYC, the right people are in the city — but rarely in the same room. The Nest Campus changes that. One…

​Voice of the Future: Building Inclusive AI for African National Languages to Unlock Youth Employment

This hybrid session hosted by Congo Youth Coalition INC at 48 Wall Street showcases a groundbreaking approach to inclusive technology. In partnership with…

What it Takes to Build: The Future of Permitting Reform

America needs to build more clean energy, more transmission, and more of the infrastructure required to meet growing energy demand and keep the country…

Why Regenerative: Regenerative Systems Summit

Agriculture emissions sit at the intersection of scope 3 corporate accountability and voluntary carbon market credibility. Join researchers, food and beverage…

Climate Risk Readiness for Organizations: Understanding Risks, Responsibilities and the Pathway to Resilience

Join us September 22nd and 24th for 2, 90-minute sessions on Climate Risk Readiness for Organizations. This virtual workshop will introduce the key components…

MaRS Capital showcase

Join us ahead of Elevate Festival to hear pitches from some of Canada's top seed and Series A startups. The MaRS Capital Showcase will give the stage to the…

36th Annual Organics Recycling Conference

The 2026 Organics Recycling Conference m..

LAMP Community Health Centre Repair Café

Last item registration is 7:00 pm. One item per person. (Additional items may be accepted if time and fixer capacity allows.)

Climate Advocacy & Collective Action for Business

Sustainability in Construction

Hosted by SAIT In collaboration with SAIT's Applied Research and Innovation Services (ARIS), and the Green Building Technology Access Centre (GBTAC),…

An Investor Leadership Roundtable on Methane Emissions in Metcoal and Steel

Time: 1:30 PM - 03:00 PM (EDT) Location: Environmental Defense Fund offices, 257 Park Ave South, New York City About the Event Organized by UNEP's…

Breaking the Deadlock Across the Metallurgical Coal–Steel Value Chain: An Investor Leadership Roundtable on Methane Emissions in Metcoal and Steel

Time: 1:30 PM - 03:00 PM (EDT) Location: Environmental Defense Fund offices, 257 Park Ave South, New York City About the Event Organized by UNEP's…

Bring a Film to Life! Seedlings Collective x Nightflower Happy Hour

Most of the world can't see the Milky Way anymore. Nightflower is a feature documentary by Emmy-nominated director Rosie Feerick and Peter Ackerman (National…

Business Travel at Climate Week: Impact in Motion

Business Travel at Climate Week NYC is GBTA Foundation’s flagship convening during NYC Climate Week, bringing together senior leaders from corporate travel,…

Climate Week NYC: Solving Food Waste - a Key Solution to the Climate Crisis

Food waste is one of the world's most overlooked climate challenges, and one of its greatest opportunities. The morning will explore how reducing food loss and…

Climate Week NYC: Solving Food Waste - a Key Solution to the Climate Crisis

Date: Monday, 21 September 2026Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (GMT-4, Baku time)Location: WNYC Studios' The Greene Space, 44 Charlton Street, New York, NY…

Driving the Future of Climate Action: A Network USA, NYC Climate Week Convening

As climate change accelerates, so too must the pace and scale of innovation. U.S. companies have long been at the forefront of innovative climate solutions.…

Flagship Two: The choice – committing to competitive pathways

The green transition has hit a new peak, powered by record investment in clean energy and a shift from imported molecules to homegrown electrons. A global EV…

Food Tank at Climate Week NYC: Mission Driven Brands Sustainability Summit

The afternoon of Monday, September 21st, join Food Tank, Bel US, Northstar Recycling, Global Traceability Framework for Beef and Leather, and Bonterra Organic…

Innovate for Impact (IFI) NYC 2026 - The Power of Human Connection

Register for the Morning Main Program — Monday, September 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM–1:00 PM ET Six interconnected conversations. One central question: can innovation…

International Matcha Cupping Forum (Invitation Only)

Hosted by the International Matcha Association, this invitation-only guided specialty matcha tasting invites government, COP, and climate leaders to taste and…

[Official] Family Offices & Investors Summit - Climate Week NYC (Curated for LPs, GPs & Growth-Stage Founders + Matchmaking platform)

The Family Offices & Investors Summit @ Climate Week NYC is a private, curated gathering of the family offices, institutional investors, fund managers, and…

[Official] Family Offices & Investors Summit - Climate Week NYC (+LPs/GPs Matchmaking)

The Family Offices & Investors Summit @ Climate Week NYC is a private, curated gathering of the family offices, institutional investors, fund managers, and…

PCAF Signatory Workshop -- From Measurement to Decision Making

This event will bring together PCAF, its signatories, and climate finance leaders to reflect on progress in measuring emissions associated with financial…

Perspectives on US-Canada Clean Energy Trade, Grid Developments, and Sustainable Investing

Please join us on Monday, 21 September 2026 during NYC Climate Week for a set of dynamic discussions led by members of K&L Gates Public Policy & Law Group, in…

Powering AI: who wins when demand outpaces the grid?

AI is accelerating electricity demand while reshaping who has access to power and on what terms. As data centres scale rapidly, they are competing with…

Prologis Climate week Social

​Join Prologis Ventures and the Prologis Energy & Sustainability team for a relaxed evening in Tribeca to ease into New York Climate Week. ​We’re bringing…

The age of permacrisis: how can governments keep up?

Governments are up against a myriad of compounding risks that have a deep impact on their communities. They’re facing climate-driven shocks, geopolitical…

The Degrees Initiative looks back: 15 years of SRM research and engagement in the Global South

Climate Week marks 15 years since Degrees started its work in the Global South - join us as we look back and push forward. What started with a modest…

The super pollutant sprint: Local leadership, global results

We know super pollutants — methane, black carbon, and HFCs — are among the fastest levers to slow near-term warming, but the conversation has evolved.…

Unlocking Grid Capacity for Electrified Road Transport

Transport electrification is accelerating globally, driven by corporate commitments, industrial policy and growing demand for cleaner transport. As fleets…

Worker powered climate action: how can labor and environmental movements join forces?

The 2020s has so far been a decade of contradiction with acts of grand climate ambition being followed by government backsliding. On a global scale, this…

Global Conference on Human Rights, and Social Inclusion 2026

Come join us at the Global Conference on Migration, Human Rights, and Social Inclusion to discuss important issues and create positive chang

Opening Ceremony part one: Higher Stakes, Harder Choices.

We’re operating in a disrupted world. Climate, energy, and economic realities are now fully entangled, with a profound impact on markets and growth. Conditions…

2026 UN Private Sector Forum: Advancing a Clean, Just and Secure Energy Future

Since 2008, the annual Private Sector Forum (PSF) has gathered global leaders at the United Nations during the UN General Assembly week to address major global…

Come to the Cove! Celebrating and restoring the hidden wetland, beach and woods along the Harlem River

Explore the wooded paths of the park, a natural oasis for birds, pollinators, trees and neighborhood residents alike. Find hidden sound installations by…

Convivium

CONVIVIUM: Our Venue. Our Vision. CONVIVIUM is more than our venue during UNGA Week—it is our approach to change. A living space where food becomes the…

Creative Reuse Toronto Storefront Drop-in Repair Events

Bring your broken items to Creative Reuse…

Eco Arts Festival 2026

​The Eco Arts Festival is a day of eco-inspired performances, installations, films and interactive workshops and activities that are free and open to the…

Environmental Writing for Climate Week NYC 2026

Environmental Writing for Climate Week NYC 2026 is a self-guided, open writing initiative that invites participants to observe and write about the environment…

Fostering State and City Level Support for Climate Innovation

In an environment where federal funding for climate work is significantly reduced, it is becoming more important for the public sector to lead the way in…