Past events

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…

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…

Free Central Park Bike Tour for Climate Week NYC 1

Celebrate Climate Week NYC with a complimentary guided bike tour through Central Park hosted by Holland Bikes. This special ride offers attendees the chance to…

Free Central Park Bike Tour for Climate Week NYC 2

Celebrate Climate Week NYC with a complimentary guided bike tour through Central Park hosted by Holland Bikes. This special ride offers attendees the chance to…

Lucid Award- Winning Electric Vehicle Demo Drives

In support of Climate Week, Lucid is delighted to invite you for an exclusive demo drive experience in our award-winning electric Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity…

New York Climate Week 2026

Find climate events from major conferences to local gatherings. Learn about deep tech, discuss climate policies, and join an hour of action.

Putting Farmers First: How Young Farmers are Shaping the Future of Food

Join Food Tank and Whole Foods Market Sunday, September 20th for "Putting Farmers First: How Young Farmers are Shaping the Future of Food." Kick off Climate…

Reawakening Humanity’s Sacred Connection with Earth- - Encounters to co-create a future with greater love, courage, and action

An invitation to experience the presence of the spiritual/sacred within ourselves, with each other, all living things, and the Earth, as a vital component of…

Resilience Without Borders: Community Led Coastal Regeneration Through Nature, Innovation, and Local Action

This panel explores how communities advance coastal resilience through ecosystem restoration, innovative design, and local strategies. Featuring insights from…

Saving Waves to Save our Planet: Stories from the Climate Frontlines in Latin America

Kick off NY Climate Week with the Surfrider Foundation, WILDCOAST, and Save the Waves for an evening of stories in conservation from the waves, dunes, and…

Taste of Climate Week: NYC

Visiting NYC for Climate Week? Here's where to dine and make connections! Taste of Climate Week: NYC is a city-wide dining initiative connecting Climate Week…

Today's Climate, Tomorrow's Vision

For Climate Week, Fishbear Studios alongside Indigenous Climate Action and Medicine Walls will collaborate to host an Art Day at THE DOJO in Brooklyn. Our goal…

UNEP at the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly

Where: New York, United States of AmericaSee also: More information on the General AssemblyThe 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81)…

Waterloo Region EP Chapter End of Summer BBQ Social

Join the Kitchener/Waterloo EP Chapter for an afternoon in the park at a local Conservation Area with games and BBQ. For local EPs to network. Who is this for?…

Whack-a-Data-Center

Whack-a-Data Center to kick off climate week! Come vent your rage at the physical manifestation of the surveillance-tech-complex and engage in meaningful…

An Evening of Impact, featuring The Cambridge Symphony Orchestra

Join us for a fun evening full of musical entertainment, auctions, and 5-star cuisine to support The Cambridge Memorial Hospital!

Karma Co-op's Repair of Small Appliances & Home Electronics + Bikes

Repair Café Toronto organizes and supports community events where neighbours help neighbours learn how to repair household items. Our events are hosted by…

A hackathon to kick off NYC Climate Week 2026

It’s 2026 and we have all seen the simultaneous heating-up of both the AI economy and the average global temperature. Given the rapidly unfolding change, it’s…

Celebrate the Environmental Vision of Hildegard of Bingen: An Afternoon of Music, Poetry & Nature

Join Bethany Center Hudson Valley at 2pm on Saturday, September 19th for an afternoon of nature, poetry, music, and community as we celebrate St. Hildegard's…

Climate Week NYC: Adapt Your Home; Make a Home Energy Plan @ Mitchell-Linden Library - QPL

Learn about how to adapt your home to be more energy efficient. Make a home energy plan with actions like replacing your air filters in your AC units, changing…

CNIB Bayview

The Repair Café at the CNIB Bayview runs f…

Health in Climate

Health in Climate is bringing together clinicians, engineers, technologists, and climate professionals for a two-day hackathon during Climate Week NYC,…

International Coastal Cleanup Day with the Waterfront Alliance and Castle Hill YMCA

Celebrate Climate Week by Taking Action! Join Waterfront Alliance and the Castle Hill YMCA for a community coastal cleanup and help protect the waterways and…

Open Worlds: Science - Wild City at Museum of the Moving Image

New Yorkers share the urban jungle with wild animals large and small. From the coyotes in Central Park, whales and dolphins off the Rockaways, and peregrine…

Preciously, the Planet: A Climate Week Opening Gathering | Plastic & Clothing Upcycling Workshop

Join us as we learn how to upcycle plastic with Precious Plastic NYC and artist Juliana Castaneda. We will begin the morning with a climate emotions discussion…

Public Program with Artist Mari Nagem as part of “The Tropics, The Moon, and Mars” presented by CUE Art

Join artist Mari Nagem for a special public program presented in conjunction with her solo exhibition, “The Tropics, The Moon, and Mars”, at CUE Art. The…

Repair Café - East Gwillimbury Public Library - Queensville Branch - Saturday September 19th 2026 10am-2pm

This event is being held in partnership with York Region, at the East Gwillimbury Public Library, Queensville Branch, 160 Jim Mortson Dr, East Gwillimbury, ON…

Rethink Waste. Reduce Emissions. Unlock Value.

Resource scarcity, shifting global supply chains, and climate change are reshaping the landscape for businesses, governments, and communities. We need…

Sand Study Stewardship & International Coastal Clean-up Dance Party in Coney Island Creek

Come to Coney Island Creek to connect with and clean this lesser known tidal inlet, the sole remaining creek in what was once an interconnected series of…

Saving Real Organic Conference: In Defense of Science

Join us as we explore pesticides, corporate power, biodiversity, and the future of food, alongside 2 bipartisan US congresspeople (Thomas Massie and Chellie…

UPROSE's 60th Anniversary Gala

60 Years in Motion reflects both our history and our trajectory. For six decades, UPROSE has mobilized Sunset Park and beyond—building community power,…

Wexford Mini Repair Café

Hi! Join our Repair Café on September 19th…

Wisdom from the Forest, the Mountain, and the Sea

An open marketplace will showcase Indigenous makers, followed by an evening of programming exploring the practices and perspectives that connect us to land,…

Repair Exchange Calgary

Repair Exchange Calgary brings repair to Calgary! Like Repair Cafes, Repair Exchanges are free community events where citizens fix things alongside the help of…

Repair Exchange Calgary: Scenic Acres Community Association

Repair Exchange Calgary brings repair to Calgary! Like Repair Cafes, Repair Exchanges are free community events where citizens fix things alongside the help of…

Global Goals Week

Global Goals Week is a shared commitment between 100+ Supporters across civil society, business, academia, and the UN system to accelerate action on the…

Oakwood-Vaughan Community Hub Repair Café

The entrance to the hub is on Winona Dr. - Door # 9. Press the buzzer and we will let you in.

Climate Film Festival & Narrative Change Summit

Climate Film Festival returns to New York during Climate Week NYC with a citywide program of bold films, premieres, conversations, and special events exploring…

Imagined Futures//This Must Be the Place

Taking place September 18th-27th spanning Climate Week, we invite you to travel across the boroughs and connect deeper to the waterways and the city Using…

Immorality of Inaction: Voicing Truth on Climate

The continued inaction of policymakers in the face of the climate emergency is a moral failure. We have the scientific knowledge, technology and financial…

Material Futures: A Climate Week Conversation

Material Futures: A Climate Week Conversation brings together designers, entrepreneurs, material innovators, and students for an evening examining the evolving…

"Not only possible, but on her way" - an evening with artists imagining irresistible climate futures

Join Climate Futures Studio for an evening celebrating the launch of new work from Cohort Three of Climate Storytelling 2075, our annual program supporting…

NYPH Regenerative Metropolis Symposium 2026

Join New York Passive House as we kick-off the weekend before Climate Week 2026 for the return of the Regenerative Metropolis Symposium: a premier gathering of…