A Guide to Climate Week
Mark your calendars: Climate Week NYC is back from September 22-29! Check out our essential guide to top events you won’t want to miss.
Held in partnership with the United Nations General Assembly, Climate Week NYC is the largest climate convening of its kind, uniting industry-leading sustainability experts and organizations from around the globe.
With an impressive lineup of over 600 events and activities spanning New York City, we know it can be tough to know where to start. We’ve put together a guide to help our community navigate this exciting week and connect deeper with the sustainability sector.
Dive in for a lowdown on all things Climate Week, curated by Anthem General Manager Trisha McLoughlin.
Climate Week Walking Tour with Billion Oyster Project
September 23
Join Billion Oyster Project during Climate Week 2024 for an enlightening walking tour that delves into the vital work being done to restore New York Harbor’s oyster reefs and their significant role in combating climate change through social change. Starting at the Public Exhibit House, the tours will provide an in-depth look at the Billion Oyster Project and its mission to create a rich, diverse ecosystem in the harbor.
The Climate Film Festival 2024
September 20- 22
72 hours. 57 films. A world of possibilities.
The Climate Film Festival (CFF) is the largest festival of its kind in New York City, supported by the Guardian US and featuring a jury of 15 industry leaders in climate. CFF aims to rewrite the narrative on climate change by harnessing the power of motion pictures, showcasing new and established voices, classic climate films, and energizing, human stories.
Climate Science Fair by Emerson Collective
September 21- 23
Welcome scientists, farmers, foodies, artists, thinkers, nature lovers, and the curious of all ages to Emerson Collective’s 2024 Climate Science Fair. Emerson Collective is bringing folks together to show that big, bold, optimistic climate ideas are not just possible, but already making a difference.
Solutions House
September 23- 25
This Solutions House community is a space for solutionists to gather, both online and for live events. If you work, volunteer, or feel passionately about social justice, climate action and sustainability – this is the place for you.
Pillars of The Green Transition
September 25
During this year’s Climate Week, Newsweek will take an in-depth look at pragmatic ways in which key economic sectors — energy, transportation, and industry — are investing and innovating to decrease emissions and achieve net zero.
Climate Justice Summit: People Deliver
September 22- 23
The Climate Justice Summit: People Deliver, is a powerful convening of climate justice leaders from around the world, focusing on global collaboration and knowledge exchange. This summit aims to catalyze global collaboration to drive progress on climate justice.
Educating for Climate Action Summit
September 24
The Wild Center, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Smithsonian Institution, Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, the Climate Mental Health Network, New York City Department of Education Office of Sustainability, and the National Wildlife Federation invite you to the Educating for Climate Action Summit during Climate Week NYC. This Summit, held at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, will bring together formal and informal educators from diverse backgrounds to explore key themes in climate change education, including the integration of youth perspectives, Indigenous knowledge systems, and climate justice in learning experiences in and out of the classroom.
The Nest Climate Campus
September 24- 26
Solutions, Connectivity, and Knowledge-sharing are the robust pillars of The Nest Climate Campus event, providing attendees with invaluable insights, meaningful connections, and actionable strategies to address the urgent challenges of climate change.
Harmony for Health
September 24
Join the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) at Climate Week 2024 for a dynamic panel discussion on the intersection of arts, music, and public health messaging. Discover how these mediums effectively engage youth and raise awareness about climate change and health issues. Panelists include Dr. Olajide Williams, MD, MS, Dr. John Whyte, AY Young, Sara Espinoza, and will be moderated by Arielle V. King.
