Climate Week NYC 2023 starts today and will focus on the theme, ‘We Can. We Will’. The theme reflects determination, focus, and a hopeful promise for action.
Get ready to engage with leaders and organizations championing climate action at Climate Week NYC, taking place from September 17 to 24, 2023. This marks the 15th year of this annual summit held in the heart of New York City, where sustainability leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society worldwide come together.
This year’s theme “We Can, We Will” highlights that we possess the solutions, like renewable energy, needed to combat the climate crisis. Simultaneously, it underscores the urgency of swiftly implementing these solutions to transition towards a clean energy future and continue reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Climate Week NYC’s History
Since 2009, Climate Week NYC, organized by The Climate Group, has been a prominent event in New York City’s calendar. It is intentionally scheduled to coincide with the United Nations General Assembly, fostering global participation and collaboration on climate action.
Each year, Climate Week NYC revolves around a central theme. In 2022, the theme was “Getting It Done,” emphasizing the critical importance of translating commitments into concrete actions.
Ways to Get Involved in Climate Week NYC
You have numerous avenues to participate in Climate Week NYC 2023, whether by attending events and panels or making sustainable changes in your daily life, home, business, or community.
Join a Climate Week Event
Climate Week will feature over 400 events, both in-person and virtual, covering a wide range of topics, including energy, environmental justice, food systems, and various aspects of sustainability. These events encompass panel discussions, exhibitions, and documentary screenings, offering diverse opportunities for participation and networking. Many events are open to the public and can be attended in-person or virtually.
For those interested, event listings can be explored based on date, format, and topic area, with advance registration recommended.
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