We’re in an age of urgency. Yes, investment in the energy transition hit a record high in 2023, overtaking fossil fuels and reaching US $1.8 trillion. And some governments, organizations and businesses are doing incredible work to speed up climate action like incentivizing renewable energy deployment or fostering innovation in zero-carbon materials
However, the world also continues to grapple with extreme weather events, with 2024 starting out as the hottest year ever recorded and greenhouse gas emissions not really coming down. We’re simply not going fast enough - yet.
That’s why Climate Week NYC is returning with an urgent message: It’s Time.
Catalyzing Urgent Action
Every September, Climate Group organizes Climate Week NYC, gathering tens of thousands of people to drive climate action. Together, we challenge the status quo, create ideas, influence, inspire, and energize each other.
In 2023, our focus was to push forward with relentless determination. Climate Week NYC 2024 will be all about driving concrete action, together, pushing the transition into the mainstream.
We will host business leaders, grassroot activists, heads of governments and civil society representatives of all ages and backgrounds, all bound by the same rallying call: It’s Time.
And it’s urgent. With 2030 fast approaching, the need to halve emissions becomes ever more pressing if we want to keep global warming to no more than 1.5°C. At COP29 and COP30, we also need to develop concrete plans for climate finance. Without this, we are simply undermining global efforts to combat climate change.
The message is clear:
It’s Time to phase out fossil fuels and invest in clean energy infrastructure.
It’s Time to embed climate action into national and subnational government policies.
It’s Time to level the playing field for all countries and ensure equitable access to climate finance.
In short, It’s Time.
Driving Momentum: Stepping Up Climate Action
This is why Climate Week NYC 2024 is putting a spotlight on inspiring businesses, organizations and governments that are already driving momentum. Together, we’ll convince hesitant companies and governments to act by showing what can be done and break down barriers to progress.
We’ll host four flagship sessions where heads of government, CEOs and other international climate leaders will share their views through engaging interviews, insights, discussions and major announcements.
The first flagship session is also the week's kick-off: the Opening Ceremony. The Hub Live then takes center stage, offering three additional flagship sessions. Combined, all four sessions showcase existing leadership, inspiring others to take urgent action.
Finally, there are more than 600 events across New York, set up by organizations that want to drive progress. By bringing all these voices, ideas and actions together, Climate Week NYC 2024 aims to serve as a springboard and set the tone for the international climate agenda.
The work we need to do together for COP29 in Baku and all the way to COP30 in Belem starts here.
Each of us holds the key to the future and has the potential to unlock it. Together, we can make sure discussions at Climate Week NYC 2024 help shape that future.
We hope to see you there.
*Watch this space as we announce our lineup of speakers, program and events both online and in New York. In the meantime, register to host an event, sign up to our newsletter, and discuss media opportunities.