Official Climate Week NYC events calendar

Featured event:

Climate Comedy & Methane Myth-busting, Special Guests: Comedian Stuart Goldsmith, XPRIZE, GAIA, UC Berkeley

Friday, September 25, 2026

🤔 Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, but how bad is it really? 🔥 What can we do about it? ARE we doing anything about it? 🚨 Did someone call methane the "climate emergency brake"? Special guest experts bring more methane myth-busting and facts. 

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Resilience Rising at Rockaways: Restoring Coastlines with RISE and Surfrider for NYC Climate Week

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Come join us for a morning of community climate action and environmental stewardship! Lunch provided!

Together, we will install native plants to restore the coastline and enhance biodiversity as part of the "Greater Rockaway" Coastal Resilience Plan. This plan, led by RISE, aims to restore dune biodiversity and promote environmental stewardship for resilient communities and shorelines.

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Sustainable Living and Outdoor Ethics for Kids

Saturday, September 26, 2026

LitterScout is a youth-led environmental organization that combines community cleanup, environmental education, and technology to reduce plastic pollution and inspire climate action. Through hands-on service projects, digital learning tools, citizen science, and youth leadership development, LitterScout empowers students to create measurable environmental change in their own communities. Since its founding, volunteers have removed thousands of pounds of litter, educated thousands of students, and developed scalable solutions that connect local action with global sustainability goals.

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Loss and Damage: Nepal - who pays for climate catastrophes?

Friday, September 25, 2026

Nepal has experienced a terrible climate catastrophe. The people and government of Nepal did not cause this catastrophe; the global North and its fossil fuel industries are the culprits. Decades ago science predicted such climate catastrophes and warned they would result if timely climate action isn’t taken. Who should pay for losses and damage caused by climate disasters like this? How can we mobilize to overcome obstacles in the way of doing the right thing for the people of Nepal?

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Art & Compost: Painting with Food Scraps at Clinton Community Garden

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Join us on a Sunday afternoon during Climate Week to experiment with food scrap watercolor painting! We will be using beet peels, onion skins, flowers, coffee grinds, and more to create beautiful works of art. The paints will be prepared ahead of time and we will walk you through the process so you can make your own at home. We will also be talking about all things composting - such as answering your compost questions, connecting you with your neighborhood compost site, and thinking of creative uses for food scraps!

Featured event:

Climate Week for Families at the Bronx Zoo with AMC

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Bring the whole family to the Bronx Zoo for a day of discovery and action during Climate Week! Join the Appalachian Mountain Club and Wildlife Conservation Society for engaging activities that connect kids and adults with the wildlife around us while exploring how we can all help protect a healthy future. Limited zoo admission is included.

All activities will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (rain or shine) on the Mitsubishi River Walk at the Bronx Zoo. Registrants will receive a bracelet for zoo limited access.

Featured event:

Climate Innovation, Energy & Community Garden Tours with LUNGS

Sunday, September 27, 2026

The East Village is home to a vibrant collection of community gardens, each a unique reflection of the creativity and passion of its gardeners. With a deep understanding of climate impacts and a long standing grassroots tradition, these gardens serve as eco-labs to test various climate-friendly solutions.

Explore climate endeavors in and around East Village community gardens. Choose a tour to see the solutions, with extra emphasis on the Lower East Side’s unique sustainability features on Saturday and on its energy features on Sunday’s tour.