This year, we have ten themes that will help shape our Climate Week NYC events program.
Health
This new theme explores all the ways that climate and health can be used to frame both the challenges but also the solutions, including reaching new audiences through cultural activations, as well as inequality of health outcomes among different groups.
Energy
The Energy program brings together policy and industry experts for global collaboration in the pursuit of a net zero future through a just transition. Responsible for two-thirds of GHG emissions, energy is the largest polluting sector globally, with buildings representing nearly 40% of greenhouse gas emissions and a third of global energy demand. In order to halve global emissions by the next decade, necessary measures and actions must be taken.
Environmental Justice
The Environmental Justice program is a dedicated space to amplify the voices and stories of those who bear the brunt of climate impacts, but have been left out of the decision making. It means learning from and letting the most vulnerable communities lead, and centering environmental justice in all climate conversations.
Finance
The Finance program focuses on financial opportunities to identify and mitigate climate risks as part of a green recovery. It provides a lens to explore initiatives and roadmaps for the public and private financial sector to tackle climate change and discuss sustainable development.
Nature
The Nature program addresses the importance of preserving and restoring the Earth’s ecosystems and biodiversity. It aims to build a deeper connection between humans and nature and examine our role in building a better natural world for the future.
Policy
The policy theme focuses on accelerating a greener future through proposed action. Policy levers form the framework to influence businesses, states, and individuals to act on climate and accelerate the transition to net zero. From EV tax credits to national manufacturing laws, the Policy program considers policy at all levels – local, state, international.
Sustainable Living
The Sustainable Living program brings together a diverse array of events to inspire everyone to be an ally to our planet and shares tips on how our day to day can be transformative to ourselves and the environment.
Transport
The Transport program examines the benefits in making our transport systems clean and efficient. From developing electric public transport systems to building electric vehicle charging infrastructure, this program showcases how we can scale innovation to build a cleaner, net zero future.
Food
The global food system currently contributes to 21-37% of total GHG emissions, and even then, agriculture’s contribution to climate change is underestimated. Land-based ecosystems and regenerative strategies are critical to the climate conversation. The Food program examines how we can cut greenhouse gas emissions from food production and agriculture, and focus on sustainable eating, land restoration, and more.
Industry
Our Industry program brings together the key players from business and government to discuss, collaborate and share knowledge in a way that supports industry action and encourages clear and supportive policies.
