NY Climate Tech: May 6 - May 14

Buildings & LL97, hours of action, rooftop tours, environmental fiction, the billion oyster project, and more upcoming events in NYC.

Hi all,

We’ve been a bit behind on listing conferences, but there are quite a few notable ones are on the horizon: in NYC there’s Adapt Unbound (NYC, May 14 & 15) and Carbon Unbound (NYC, May 20 & 21), FountainHead RI’s Climate Stocktake (Providence, May 22), UFL’s Urban Future Forum (NYC, June 5), the Economist’s Sustainability Week (NYC, June 12), and Latitude’s Transition AI (Boston, June 12).

Here are our picks for the week:

• Tonight talk LL97 at 🏙️ Building Upgrades: Reclad/Overclad & Energy or get engaged at

• Tonight and Tomorrow make friends and make a difference at the 🤝 Manhattan Climate Changemakers Hour of Action (tonight) and the ⏰ Brooklyn Hour of Action (tomorrow)

• Thursday, start writing 📖 Environmental Fiction or grab a drink at the 🌱 4WARD NYC Climate & Sustainability Networking Meetup

• Friday take a 🌾 Private Sunset Tour of Brooklyn Grange, World's Largest Soil Rooftop Farm

• Saturday, get creative at the 📝 Climate Writing Club or roll up your sleeves at 🦪 Volunteering Untapped NYC: Billion Oyster Project

• Monday, talk transport at 🔋 Fleets and Charging Hubs - Networking Event

As always, scroll down for the full list of events.

Cheers,

Alec, Sonam, and the Climate Tech Cities team

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This Week’s Events

Tuesday, May 6

• 🏙️ Building Upgrades: Reclad/Overclad & Energy: Tue, May 6

• 🤝 Manhattan Climate Changemakers Hour of Action: Tue, May 6

Wednesday, May 7

• 🌱 Join us for a Compost Celebration with the LES Ecology Center!: Wed, May 7

• 🏭 Made in NYC Week 2025 Greenpoint Factory Tour: Wed, May 7

• ✨ 2025 Sally Henderson Lecture on Green Design: Yatin Pandya: Wed, May 7

• 🚧 ASCE Met Section Spring Seminar - Session 4: Hunts Point 3 (Design Role): Wed, May 7

• ⏰ Brooklyn Hour of Action: Wed, May 7

Thursday, May 8

• 🏙️ 2025 Affordable Housing Summit: Thu, May 8

• 📖 Environmental Fiction: Thu, May 8

• 🌱 4WARD NYC Climate & Sustainability Networking Meetup: Thu, May 8

• 💻 Nokia and ShortestPathFirst - Discover the Future of AI-Driven Data Centers: Thu, May 8

• 🧑‍🌾 SOCIAL STUDIES: Thu, May 8

• 🌍 Conscious Capital Meets Hard Metrics: Building an Impact Portfolio with 3x DPI: Thu, May 8

Friday, May 9

• 💡 Breakfast with the Green Light District: Fri, May 9

• 🌾 Private Sunset Tour @ Brooklyn Grange, World's Largest Soil Rooftop Farm: Fri, May 9

Saturday, May 10

• 🦪 Volunteering Untapped NYC: Billion Oyster Project (May Event): Sat, May 10

• 📝 Climate Writing Club: Sat, May 10

• 📸 Anthotype Printing: Sustainable Photographic Practices Workshop: Sat, May 10

• 🌃 ECOLOGICAL CITY: Procession for Climate Solutions: Sat, May 10

• 🦑 Opening Reception for the Institute for Transhuman Cephalopod Evolution: Sat, May 10

• ☀️ Artemis Presents: There is a Place by the Solarpunk Society: Sat, May 10

Monday, May 12

• 🔋 Fleets and Charging Hubs - Networking Event: Mon, May 12

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Community Shoutouts

🌈 Queer Decarbonization Summit

On June 23-25, 2025 (Hudson Valley, NY), join LGBTQ+ professionals across climate investment, corporate sustainability, renewable energy, building decarbonization, and carbon removal. The program includes introductions, curated breakouts, and forest walks. The venue is a beautiful former monastery nestled in nature just outside of NYC. Confirmed participants include leaders from Galvanize Climate Solutions, Generate Capital, Aligned Climate Capital, EQT Partners, Persefoni, Heirloom, and Invenergy.

👩‍🔬 SOSV Biomanufacturing VC-Founder Matchup

As global demand accelerates for sustainable, high-performance, and planet-positive products, startups across health, food, energy, agriculture, beauty, and materials are answering the call—with biology as their engine. SOSV's VC-Founder biomanufacturing matchup event brings together the innovators and the investors driving that shift. Whether you’re refining enzyme pathways, developing novel bioreactors, reimagining cell therapies, or scaling biomanufacturing infrastructure—you’ll find aligned minds (and money) here. Free, virtual and open to all investors and founders in the space.

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Opportunities

🎬 Bloomberg Green DocsDue May. 23

Calling all filmmakers: what climate story do you need to tell? Bloomberg Green Docs wants to see your view of the climate future. Open to all eligible filmmakers who would like to compete to win a $25,000 grand prize for your short climate documentary.

🧶 The Mills Fabrica Innovation Challenge: Due Jun. 30

The Mills Fabrica is partnering with a renowned American retail corporation to explore innovative uses for cellulose-based textile waste obtained from upcycling cotton-polyester blended garments. We welcome early-stage ideas from around the world that can leverage cellulosic powder for applications beyond the textile sector. The winning idea will be awarded USD $20,000 by the American retail corporation to advance their solution.

🤝 Thriving Communities: Climate Resilience US: Due May. 9

Village Capital, in partnership with the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Foundation and Salesforce, has launched the Thriving Communities: Climate Resilience US program. This equity-free accelerator program will support 10 early-stage startups developing solutions that support climate resilience and uplift low-income communities in the US. These companies will receive access to Village Capital’s investment-readiness curriculum, on-demand coaching from an Investment Analyst, and mentorship from investors as well as climate-focused subject matter experts in our network. Additionally, two startups will be eligible for investment capital at the end of the program. Applications are open until May 9.

⚡️ Google AI for Energy: Due Jun. 30

This program focuses on grid optimization, demand flexibility and energy solutions for customers, including utilities and commercial entities. By supporting advancements in areas such as interconnection queues and carbon-aware infrastructure, the Accelerator aims to drive innovation, sustainability, and reliability in the energy landscape.

🔥 Verizon Disaster Resilience Prize: Due Jun. 13

The Prize seeks exceptional solutions that strengthen disaster resilience in the United States. The Verizon Disaster Resilience Prize has a particular interest in solutions that: Enhance early warning systems and disaster preparedness; Improve emergency response and resource coordination; Strengthen infrastructure and protect vulnerable communities; Support long-term recovery and community resilience after weather-related disasters.

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🌎 Climate Tech Cities and Streetlife Ventures Startup and Talent Platforms

Climate Tech Cities and Streetlife Ventures are launching new platforms to support climate founders, funders, and career transitioners! There is no shortage of great companies raising money for their groundbreaking ideas, great investors looking to support with capital, and great talent living the mantra that every job is a climate job. We can’t wait to hear from you!

• Climate startups looking to raise

• Climate talent looking to transition

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Upcoming Events

• 🏗️ SafeTech Summit: Innovating a Safer Future: Tue, May 13

• 🍸 Climate Tech Investors & Strategics Cocktail Hour: Tue, May 13

• 🌍🤖 AI x Planet: threat or opportunity?: Tue, May 13

• 🍽️ Off The Record Over Dinner Building & Raising Capital Using Bold Innovation In Startups: Tue, May 13

• 🌱 Green Careers: Green Education: Tue, May 13

• 🌿 FASHION & SUSTAINABILITY: Tue, May 13

• ♻️ From Waste to Wonder: How Material Innovation is Reshaping Design: Tue, May 13

• 🌱 Monthly Climate Science and Energy Engineering Dinner: Tue, May 13

• 🍏 Green Apple Trivia: Tue, May 13

• 🌳 From Vision to Action: Building a Sustainable Future: Wed, May 14

• 🌻 INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS IN GREEN ECONOMY FROM NEW YORK AND BRUSSELS AND TRENDS IN IMPACT INVESTING: Wed, May 14

• 🍹 Climate Adaptation Tech Drinks NYC: Wed, May 14

• 🎶 Climate Cafe & Folk Jam: Wed, May 14

• ⚡ DERTF NYC Meetup: Wed, May 14

• 🌆 Redesigning the Post-Pandemic Neighborhood: Thu, May 15

• 🌱 Spring 2025 Lecture in Climate Data Science: N'GUESSAN CESAIRE KOUADIO: Thu, May 15

• 🌍 Spring 2025 Lecture in Climate Data Science: ABIGAIL BODNER: Thu, May 15

• 🍽️ Strategies for Impact Dinner: Thu, May 15

• 🌍 Out in Climate x Columbia Climate School Panel: Thu, May 15

• 🌱 Net Zero Exchange: Sustainable Innovation and Data Centers: Thu, May 15

• 🌿 "Beyond Zero: Design’s Power to Shape a Sustainable Future": Fri, May 16

• 🌱 GreenHouse: Fri, May 16

• 🏃‍♂️🌍 2025 RBC Brooklyn Half Plogging Event: Fri, May 16

• 🌱 Cookbook Club with Chef Camille Becerra: Sustainable Eating from Farm to Kitchen: Fri, May 16

• 🔍 Parking Lot Lichen Walk: Sat, May 17

• 🧵 Sustainability & Fashion: A Crash Course on Upcycling for Teens!: Sat, May 17

• 🌾 Farm Community Volunteer Days 2025: Sun, May 18

• 🌱 NYC Stanford Alumni in Climate Tech Spring Picnic: Sun, May 18

• 🌱 The State of CDR Tech: What’s Next in Digital MRV?: Mon, May 19

• 🏛️ Transformers: Architecture and the Energy Transition: Mon, May 19

• 🏃‍♂️🌍 CDR Run Club @ Carbon Unbound East Coast: Tue, May 20

• ♻️ NYC 520 - West 59th Street Marine Transfer Station Tour: Tue, May 20

• 🌱 Greenhouse Gang: Tue, May 20

• ♻️ NYC 520 - Brooklyn Materials Recovery Facility: Tue, May 20

• 🌱 Women in Sustainable Business (WISB) May Gathering: Tue, May 20

• 🥂 NEW - SJC SpeakEASY Salon Series: Tue, May 20

• 🧵 A Conversation with Kate Sekules: Mend & Mobilize: Tue, May 20

• 🧵 PANEL - Sewing Circles & System Change: Make, Mend, & Mobilize: Wed, May 21

• 🍹 NYC Happy Hour with Clean Creatives: Wed, May 21

• 🌳 AIA Brooklyn General Meeting + Presentation by PID Floors: Wed, May 21

• ⚡ The State of the Grid: Thu, May 22

• 🎥 Pandora's Promise Screening: Fri, May 23

• 🌇 MAYORAL FORUM: COMMUNITY GARDENS & ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY: Sat, May 24

• 🌱 GreenBox @Le Petit Versailles: A Vision for the Future in Present Tense: Sat, May 24

• 🌊 Unheard-of + The Gowanus Dredgers Present: Summoning You Feat. Leila Adu: Sat, May 24

• ⚡ Hackathon: Electrical Grid: Tue, May 27

• 🎨 Light, Sand, and Sea: Hamptons Artists and Their Studios: Thu, May 29

• 🔧 A Repair Cafe at the Old Stone House: Sun, Jun 1

• 🌱 Lunch with the League: Bridging the Climate Conversation: Tue, Jun 3

• 🌍 Inside deeptech investing for angels & VC: Wed, Jun 4

• 🌃 Urban Future Forum: Building Blueprints for Advanced Energy Implementation: Thu, Jun 5

• 🌱 2025 National GrowTogether Conference: Planting Seeds of Resilience: Thu, Jun 5

• ♦️ Climate Game Night at Eat Offbeat (Chelsea Market): Thu, Jun 5

• 🌊 NYC OceanTech Summit 2025: Fri, Jun 6

• 🍄 'Fungi' - Art Exhibition & Reception - 40 fungi multimedia Artists: Sat, Jun 7

• 🐘 Sarara Salon in NYC | Back to the Wild 🐘: Tue, Jun 10

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This Week in Depth

🏙️ Building Upgrades: Reclad/Overclad & Energy

When: Tue, May. 6 from 5:45 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 45 Main Street, Brooklyn

This event focuses on the modernization of building facades in New York City in response to carbon reduction mandates under Local Law 97. It features discussions on recladding and overcladding strategies, emphasizing compliance with sustainability laws and integrating Passive House principles into large-scale renovations. Participants will gain insights from industry experts through case studies and networking opportunities, aimed at fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among architecture, engineering, and construction professionals.

🤝 Manhattan Climate Changemakers Hour of Action

When: Tue, May. 6 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (EDT)

Where: Pier 57, New York

The Manhattan Climate Changemakers Hour of Action offers a platform for community members to engage in hands-on climate action every other Tuesday at Pier 57. The event includes a social half-hour followed by focused activities such as writing letters to the editor and meeting with local government representatives on climate issues. It welcomes both newcomers and seasoned activists to collaborate on advocating for equitable climate solutions in New York City.

🌱 Join us for a Compost Celebration with the LES Ecology Center!

When: Wed, May. 7 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM (EDT)

Where: East 17th Street & Park Avenue South, New York

The Compost Celebration at the Union Square Greenmarket invites attendees to explore composting, sustainability, and community engagement on May 7. This hands-on event will feature activities such as soil painting, learning about vermiculture, and participating in community earth weaving. Attendees can also drop off food scraps for composting and receive a free 1-lb bag of compost for signing up for newsletters, making it a unique celebration of eco-friendly practices in New York City.

🏭 Made in NYC Week 2025 Greenpoint Factory Tour

When: Wed, May. 7 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 193 Meserole Avenue, Brooklyn

The Made in NYC Week 2025 Greenpoint Factory Tour offers an insightful exploration of sustainable manufacturing practices in Brooklyn. Starting at Café Grumpy, participants will visit Tri-Lox, known for their circular design and sustainable materials, and conclude at Hana Makgeolli, a producer of artisanal Korean rice wine. This event celebrates local manufacturing and is a part of a series that highlights the maker community in New York City.

✨ 2025 Sally Henderson Lecture on Green Design: Yatin Pandya

When: Wed, May. 7 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (EDT)

Where: 170 East 70th Street, New York

The 2025 Sally Henderson Lecture on Green Design features sustainable design expert Yatin Pandya, who will present his insights on humane and sustainable architecture, drawing from his book on traditional Indian architecture. This annual lecture honors the legacy of Sally Henderson, a pioneering figure in sustainable design at the New York School of Interior Design. The event promises a unique blend of architectural critique and practical sustainability, making it a valuable addition to New York's climate tech discourse.

🚧 ASCE Met Section Spring Seminar - Session 4: Hunts Point 3 (Design Role)

When: Wed, May. 7 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 120 Broadway, New York

The ASCE Met Section Spring Seminar will feature a presentation on the Hunts Point Interstate Access Improvement Project, which showcases innovative design and construction practices in New York City's South Bronx. Focused on enhancing infrastructure while promoting sustainability, the project includes modern shared-use paths, pedestrian bridges, and the installation of rapid charging stations for electric vehicles. This seminar highlights significant advancements in urban design and the use of technology in infrastructure to improve community access and environmental quality.

⏰ Brooklyn Hour of Action

When: Wed, May. 7 from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)

Where: Threes Brewing Gowanus, Kings County

The Brooklyn Hour of Action is a weekly gathering held at Threes Brewing Gowanus every Wednesday at 8pm, focused on community-driven climate action. Participants are encouraged to engage in advocacy for science-based, equitable climate solutions in a collaborative environment, making it suitable for both newcomers and experienced advocates. The event is free and fosters an inclusive atmosphere, all while enjoying the brewery’s outdoor space.

🏙️ 2025 Affordable Housing Summit

When: Thu, May. 8 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM (EDT)

Where: 36 Battery Place, New York

The 2025 Affordable Housing Summit, held at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York, is a key event for discussing innovative solutions to the affordable housing crisis. Featuring panel discussions, workshops, and presentations, it brings together professionals, policymakers, and advocates to explore sustainable development, financing strategies, and community initiatives. Attendees will network and collaborate on making housing more accessible, marking this summit as an important gathering for shaping the future of affordable housing in NYC.

📖 Environmental Fiction

When: Thu, May. 8 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (EDT)

Where: 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn

The Environmental Fiction workshop at Brooklyn's Central Library engages participants in exploring speculative fiction with a focus on environmental themes. Attendees will read global myths and contemporary science fiction, examining the impact of climate and ecosystems on storytelling. The workshop encourages personal reflections on interactions with nature, culminating in writing prompts and sharing sessions. This event, hosted by Oreades Press, aims to promote deeper connections to the natural world through creative writing.

🌱 4WARD NYC Climate & Sustainability Networking Meetup

When: Thu, May. 8 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 310 Bowery, New York

The 4WARD NYC Climate & Sustainability Networking Meetup is a monthly gathering designed for climate-focused individuals in New York City. This free event encourages collaboration and innovation in climate solutions, connecting participants with a global network of like-minded professionals. Held at 310 Bowery, attendees will share ideas and resources every second Thursday of the month, fostering a community dedicated to advancing sustainability efforts.

💻 Nokia and ShortestPathFirst - Discover the Future of AI-Driven Data Centers

When: Thu, May. 8 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 1150 Broadway, New York

The event hosted by Nokia and ShortestPathFirst at 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar focuses on the impact of AI and open standards on data center infrastructure. Attendees will enjoy drinks and appetizers while engaging in discussions about simplifying data center operations and managing AI-driven workloads. Experts will share insights on the design and automation of scalable data center fabrics, making this a valuable networking opportunity for industry professionals.

🧑‍🌾 SOCIAL STUDIES

When: Thu, May. 8 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 131 East 10th Street, New York

Social Studies is an engaging gathering at St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery, where participants enjoy a communal meal while discussing sustainable food systems. Founder of Natoora, Franco Fubini, will lead the conversation, emphasizing how sustainable practices can benefit communities. Proceeds will support Natoora's Farm Fund, highlighting the event's commitment to fostering future-focused farming practices.

🌍 Conscious Capital Meets Hard Metrics: Building an Impact Portfolio with 3x DPI

When: Thu, May. 8 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM (EDT)

Where: , New York

Join Light DAO for an impactful evening focused on conscious investing and sustainable practices in New York City. This event will feature a fireside chat with Alexander Holt from Limitless Ventures, who will share insights on building a values-aligned impact portfolio that merges purpose with performance. Participants will explore the intersection of empathy, precision, and measurable impact in the climate and healthcare sectors, making it an essential gathering for conscious investors and entrepreneurs.

💡 Breakfast with the Green Light District

When: Fri, May. 9 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM (EDT)

Where: 211 South 4th Street, Brooklyn

Breakfast with the Green Light District, hosted by El Puente, is an engaging event for educators and community partners to explore environmental justice initiatives. Attendees will learn about the Climate Adventures program, a hands-on field trip for students grades 3-8 that focuses on climate justice, science, and sustainability through interactive activities on Governors Island. This event aims to build connections among stakeholders while inspiring the next generation of climate advocates.

🌾 Private Sunset Tour @ Brooklyn Grange, World's Largest Soil Rooftop Farm

When: Fri, May. 9 from 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM (EDT)

Where: 141 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn

This private sunset tour at Brooklyn Grange offers a unique opportunity to explore the world’s largest soil rooftop farm nestled in the historic Brooklyn Navy Yard. Attendees will enjoy a guided walkthrough of the farm while learning about its sustainable farming methods, the environmental benefits of urban agriculture, and will be treated to panoramic views of the NYC skyline. The event emphasizes the innovative practices of climate tech in agriculture, making it a notable experience for those interested in sustainable urban living.

🦪 Volunteering Untapped NYC: Billion Oyster Project (May Event)

When: Sat, May. 10 from 9:15 AM to 2:15 PM (EDT)

Where: Governors Island, New York

Volunteering Untapped NYC collaborates with the Billion Oyster Project to restore oyster reefs in New York Harbor, promoting community involvement and environmental stewardship. Participants can enjoy a social gathering at a local bar after the volunteer activity.

📝 Climate Writing Club

When: Sat, May. 10 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM (EDT)

Where: Silvana, New York

The Climate Writing Club in NYC offers a supportive space for writers to explore climate and sustainability topics through various writing formats. Participants engage in focused writing sessions and reflective discussions, fostering community and collaboration in climate-related narratives.

📸 Anthotype Printing: Sustainable Photographic Practices Workshop

When: Sat, May. 10 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 2 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island

The Anthotype Printing workshop at the Alice Austen House offers a unique exploration of sustainable photographic practices using plant-based materials. Participants will learn to create prints using light-sensitive emulsions from plants, engage with pre-coated papers, and discuss optimal exposure techniques. This hands-on workshop underscores the intersection of art and environmental sustainability, allowing attendees to use their own objects for printing or purchase digital negatives.

🌃 ECOLOGICAL CITY: Procession for Climate Solutions

When: Sat, May. 10 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 638 E 6th Street, New York City

ECOLOGICAL CITY: Procession for Climate Solutions is a unique urban ecological pilgrimage taking place in the Lower East Side, NYC, on May 10, 2025. This event includes a vibrant procession of visual art, giant puppets, and costumes, alongside 21 performances across community gardens and the East River waterfront, showcasing local climate solutions. It aims to foster community engagement and collaboration on ecological sustainability through artistic expression and participatory workshops.

🦑 Opening Reception for the Institute for Transhuman Cephalopod Evolution

When: Sat, May. 10 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 46 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

The Opening Reception for the Institute for Transhuman Cephalopod Evolution (ITCE) will take place at Recess in Brooklyn, NY. This event, hosted by Miriam Simun, highlights innovative approaches to shifting human perception through the study of cephalopods in a climate tech context. Attendees will engage in introductory exercises and view evolving artistic works that reflect ITCE's ongoing research, education, and experimental programs on adaptability and transformation influenced by cephalopods' unique capabilities.

☀️ Artemis Presents: There is a Place by the Solarpunk Society

When: Sat, May. 10 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 454 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

This performance fundraiser features music and short films aimed at supporting the creation of 'There is a Place', an interdisciplinary arts piece focused on climate action and science communication, featuring the story of the Kraken battling climate change.

🔋 Fleets and Charging Hubs - Networking Event

When: Mon, May. 12 from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM (EDT)

Where: , New York

The Fleets and Charging Hubs Networking Event in New York is a unique opportunity for industry professionals involved in fleet electrification to connect and share insights. Attendees will hear from experts on electric vehicle fleet operations, the future of charging infrastructure, and funding opportunities tailored to the NYC area. The event will also include light refreshments and valuable networking opportunities, making it an essential gathering for those interested in advancing sustainable transportation solutions.

NY Climate Tech: Apr 29 - May 5

Urban forests, renewables, LCAs, insurance, nuclear, novelist talks, and more upcoming events

Hi all,

We think of NYC as a concrete jungle, but it’s really an urban forest. Over 7 million trees cover 22% of the city, reducing heat, improving air quality, reducing flooding, and just generally making the city a nicer place to live. Last week, the city announced its Urban Forest Plan 2025 to bring tree cover to 30% of the city, with a number of community kickoff events coming up: get involved and register here.

Just look at that tree coverage! Source: RPA

In less hopeful news, last week’s executive order to open up deep sea mining is a terrible blow to biodiversity, world ecosystems, and human health. We know so little about the deep ocean, and mining processes will be opaque and deeply destructive. Just last year we learned that the deep sea is a completely novel (to us) source of oxygen, and we’ve long known that the ocean is one of the world’s greatest carbon sinks. Keep tabs on this one!

Now without further ado, here are our picks for the week:

• Today bask in the Spring sun at ☀️ Renewables UnWind New York

• Tomorrow check out the heavy-hitting speakers at 🌍 Global Citizen NOW: NYC ($$), talk LCAs at Newlab at 📈 Boundless is Better or dive into our favorite “boring” topic at 🌧️ Worsening Disasters and the Global Insurance Protection Gap

• Thursday recharge with 🔌 The Evolving Global Energy Landscape: Energy Transition to Energy Addition or talk nuclear power and circularity at ⛏️ From Mining to Recycling: Challenges in the Nuclear Fuel Cycle

It’s also the PEN World Voices Festival, and climate fiction is on stage:

• 📚 The PEN and the State: The Role of Novelists in Times of Crisis: Wed, Apr 30

• 📖 After The Fall: Post-Apocalyptic Novels: Fri, May 2

• ✍️ Words for the Planet: Writers Confronting the Climate Crisis: Sat, May 3

As always, scroll down for the full list of events.

Cheers,

Alec, Sonam, and the Climate Tech Cities team

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This Week’s Events

Tuesday, April 29

• 🎨 From Vision to Action: Artists at the Forefront of Climate Conversations: Tue, Apr 29

• 🌱 ​Ecosystem Builders & Leaders in Impact: Happy Hour: Tue, Apr 29

• 🐾 What’s Left for the Animals? On Multispecies Politics and Anticapitalism: Tue, Apr 29

• 🏙️ City of Yes: Zoning & Industry Training with NYC DOB: Tue, Apr 29

• 🌍 Sustainability Graduate Programs Final Capstone Briefings: Spring 2025: Tue, Apr 29

• ☀️ Renewables UnWind New York: Tue, Apr 29

• ⚡ Energy tech Founder Meetup: Tue, Apr 29

Wednesday, April 30

• 🌍 Global Citizen NOW: NYC: Wed, Apr 30

• 🏘️ UPSTREAM 2025: Wed, Apr 30

• 🌧️ Worsening Disasters and the Global Insurance Protection Gap: Wed, Apr 30

• 📈 Boundless is Better: Wed, Apr 30

• 📜 Climate Knowledge, Science Skepticism, & White Supremacy in Southern Africa: Wed, Apr 30

• 🌿 Gowanus Art Walk & Climate Talk with Gotham SideWalks: Wed, Apr 30

• 🌱 Empowering Change: The Intersection of Business, Nonprofit & Sustainability: Wed, Apr 30

• 📚 The PEN and the State: The Role of Novelists in Times of Crisis: Wed, Apr 30

Thursday, May 1

• 🔌 The Evolving Global Energy Landscape: Energy Transition to Energy Addition: Thu, May 1

• 🎲 Climate Game Night at Eat Offbeat (Chelsea Market): Thu, May 1

• 📊 Data In Power - NYC Event: Thu, May 1

• ⚛️ Future of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: Thu, May 1

• ⛏️ From Mining to Recycling: Challenges in the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: Thu, May 1

Friday, May 2

• 🌱 CASE Hosts 2025 Spring Open House: Fri, May 2

• 🌍 Harnessing Climate Data + Modeling to Impact Societal Sectors: Fri, May 2

• ☄️ After The Fall: Post-Apocalyptic Novels: Fri, May 2

Saturday, May 3

• 🌿 Plants to the People: Sat, May 3

• 🌊 Riverlandia: An Immersive Sound Story Experience + Author Q&A: Sat, May 3

• ✍️ Words for the Planet: Writers Confronting the Climate Crisis: Sat, May 3

• 📝 Poet-tree in Motion: Writing Through Climate Anxiety: Sat, May 3

• 🚶‍♂️ Jane's Walk 2025: Sustainable Walking Tour of the East Village: Sat, May 3

Sunday, May 4

• 🌱 Living Soils Rising - Sunday May 4: Sun, May 4

Monday, May 5

• 🌆 Cam Brewer presents Nature-First Cities: Mon, May 5

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Community Shoutouts

🌈 Queer Decarbonization Summit

On June 23-25, 2025 (Hudson Valley, NY), join LGBTQ+ professionals across climate investment, corporate sustainability, renewable energy, building decarbonization, and carbon removal. The program includes introductions, curated breakouts, and forest walks. The venue is a beautiful former monastery nestled in nature just outside of NYC. Confirmed participants include leaders from Galvanize Climate Solutions, Generate Capital, Aligned Climate Capital, EQT Partners, Persefoni, Heirloom, and Invenergy.

👩‍🔬 SOSV Biomanufacturing VC-Founder Matchup

As global demand accelerates for sustainable, high-performance, and planet-positive products, startups across health, food, energy, agriculture, beauty, and materials are answering the call—with biology as their engine. SOSV's VC-Founder biomanufacturing matchup event brings together the innovators and the investors driving that shift. Whether you’re refining enzyme pathways, developing novel bioreactors, reimagining cell therapies, or scaling biomanufacturing infrastructure—you’ll find aligned minds (and money) here. Free, virtual and open to all investors and founders in the space.

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Opportunities

🎬 Bloomberg Green DocsDue May. 23

Calling all filmmakers: what climate story do you need to tell? Bloomberg Green Docs wants to see your view of the climate future. Open to all eligible filmmakers who would like to compete to win a $25,000 grand prize for your short climate documentary.

🧶 The Mills Fabrica Innovation ChallengeDue Jun. 30

The Mills Fabrica is partnering with a renowned American retail corporation to explore innovative uses for cellulose-based textile waste obtained from upcycling cotton-polyester blended garments. We welcome early-stage ideas from around the world that can leverage cellulosic powder for applications beyond the textile sector. The winning idea will be awarded USD $20,000 by the American retail corporation to advance their solution.

🤝 Thriving Communities: Climate Resilience USDue May. 9

Village Capital, in partnership with the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Foundation and Salesforce, has launched the Thriving Communities: Climate Resilience US program. This equity-free accelerator program will support 10 early-stage startups developing solutions that support climate resilience and uplift low-income communities in the US. These companies will receive access to Village Capital’s investment-readiness curriculum, on-demand coaching from an Investment Analyst, and mentorship from investors as well as climate-focused subject matter experts in our network. Additionally, two startups will be eligible for investment capital at the end of the program. Applications are open until May 9.

⚡️ Google AI for EnergyDue Jun. 30

This program focuses on grid optimization, demand flexibility and energy solutions for customers, including utilities and commercial entities. By supporting advancements in areas such as interconnection queues and carbon-aware infrastructure, the Accelerator aims to drive innovation, sustainability, and reliability in the energy landscape.

🔥 Verizon Disaster Resilience PrizeDue Jun. 13

The Prize seeks exceptional solutions that strengthen disaster resilience in the United States. The Verizon Disaster Resilience Prize has a particular interest in solutions that: Enhance early warning systems and disaster preparedness; Improve emergency response and resource coordination; Strengthen infrastructure and protect vulnerable communities; Support long-term recovery and community resilience after weather-related disasters.

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🌎 Climate Tech Cities and Streetlife Ventures Startup and Talent Platforms

Climate Tech Cities and Streetlife Ventures are launching new platforms to support climate founders, funders, and career transitioners! There is no shortage of great companies raising money for their groundbreaking ideas, great investors looking to support with capital, and great talent living the mantra that every job is a climate job. We can’t wait to hear from you!

• Climate startups looking to raise

• Climate talent looking to transition

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Upcoming Events

• 🎨 Discover Alkemis Paint: A Sustainable Innovation for Designers: Tue, May 6

• 🌾 Farm Community Volunteer Days 2025: Tue, May 6

• 🎨 ClimART Cafe with Human Impacts Institute: Tue, May 6

• 🏙️ Building Upgrades: Reclad/Overclad & Energy: Tue, May 6

• 🤝 Manhattan Climate Changemakers Hour of Action: Tue, May 6

• 🌱 Join us for a Compost Celebration with the LES Ecology Center!: Wed, May 7

• 🏭 Made in NYC Week 2025 Greenpoint Factory Tour: Wed, May 7

• ✨ 2025 Sally Henderson Lecture on Green Design: Yatin Pandya: Wed, May 7

• 📚 Rutger Bregman: Moral Ambition: Wed, May 7

• 🏙️ 2025 Affordable Housing Summit: Thu, May 8

• 🌍 4WARD Global Climate & Sustainability Networking Meetups NYC: Thu, May 8

• 💻 Nokia and ShortestPathFirst - Discover the Future of AI-Driven Data Centers: Thu, May 8

• 📖 Environmental Fiction: Thu, May 8

• 🌱 4WARD NYC Climate & Sustainability Networking Meetup: Thu, May 8

• 🌱 SOCIAL STUDIES: Thu, May 8

• 🌍 Conscious Capital Meets Hard Metrics: Building an Impact Portfolio with 3x DPI: Thu, May 8

• 💡 Breakfast with the Green Light District: Fri, May 9

• 📊 * IN PERSON * Mergent Market Atlas: Fri, May 9

• 🌱 Private Sunset Tour @ Brooklyn Grange, World's Largest Soil Rooftop Farm: Fri, May 9

• 🦪 Volunteering Untapped NYC: Billion Oyster Project (May Event): Sat, May 10

• 📝 Climate Writing Club: Sat, May 10

• 🌊 Artemis Presents: There is a Place by the Solarpunk Society: Sat, May 10

• 🔋 Fleets and Charging Hubs - Networking Event: Mon, May 12

• 🏗️ SafeTech Summit: Innovating a Safer Future: Tue, May 13

• 🤖 AI x Planet: threat or opportunity?: Tue, May 13

• 🍽️ Off The Record Over Dinner Building & Raising Capital Using Bold Innovation In Startups: Tue, May 13

• 📚 Book Talk on "Design, Politics, & Agency": Tue, May 13

• 🌿 FASHION & SUSTAINABILITY: Tue, May 13

• 🌱 Monthly Climate Science and Energy Engineering Dinner: Tue, May 13

• ♻️ From Waste to Wonder: How Material Innovation is Reshaping Design: Tue, May 13

• 🍏 Green Apple Trivia: Tue, May 13

• 🌳 From Vision to Action: Building a Sustainable Future: Wed, May 14

• 🌻 INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS IN GREEN ECONOMY FROM NEW YORK AND BRUSSELS AND TRENDS IN IMPACT INVESTING: Wed, May 14

• 🎶 Climate Cafe & Folk Jam: Wed, May 14

• 🍹 Climate Adaptation Tech Drinks NYC: Wed, May 14

• ⚡ DERTF NYC Meetup: Wed, May 14

• 🌆 Redesigning the Post-Pandemic Neighborhood: Thu, May 15

• 🌍 Spring 2025 Lecture in Climate Data Science: ABIGAIL BODNER: Thu, May 15

• 🍽️ Strategies for Impact Dinner: Thu, May 15

• 🌱 Net Zero Exchange: Sustainable Innovation and Data Centers: Thu, May 15

• 🌿 "Beyond Zero: Design’s Power to Shape a Sustainable Future": Fri, May 16

• 🏃‍♂️ 2025 RBC Brooklyn Half Plogging Event: Fri, May 16

• 🔍 Parking Lot Lichen Walk: Sat, May 17

• 🧵 Sustainability & Fashion: A Crash Course on Upcycling for Teens!: Sat, May 17

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This Week in Depth

🎨 From Vision to Action: Artists at the Forefront of Climate Conversations

When: Tue, Apr. 29 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 1 East 42nd Street, New York

"From Vision to Action: Artists at the Forefront of Climate Conversations" features Bronx-based artists Maya Ciarrocchi and Natalie Collette Wood engaging in an intimate salon discussion on using art to inspire climate resilience and community transformation. Set against the backdrop of environmental justice themes, this event, organized with the Bronx Council on the Arts, invites participants to explore the intersection of art and climate action, fostering dialogue and reflection. Attendees can expect insightful discussions, audience Q&A, and a welcoming atmosphere for exchange.

🌱 ​Ecosystem Builders & Leaders in Impact: Happy Hour

When: Tue, Apr. 29 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: New York

This Happy Hour event brings together mission-driven leaders and ecosystem builders in New York to discuss impactful strategies in areas like climate change, sustainability, and economic mobility, creating a casual networking space for knowledge exchange.

🐾 What’s Left for the Animals? On Multispecies Politics and Anticapitalism

When: Tue, Apr. 29 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 365 Fifth Ave, New York

This panel discussion, "What’s Left for the Animals?", held at The Skylight Room in NYC, features prominent figures like Terike Haapoja and Ashley Dawson exploring the intersection of animal liberation, multispecies politics, and anticapitalism. The event emphasizes the critical role of nonhuman animals in capitalist systems and aims to interrogate why animals should matter in leftist politics. This engaging dialogue will address pressing questions about the future of multispecies activism against industrial agriculture's impact on climate change and biodiversity.

🏙️ City of Yes: Zoning & Industry Training with NYC DOB

When: Tue, Apr. 29 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 137-35 Northern Boulevard, Queens

This training session with NYC DOB focuses on key zoning reforms under the 'City of Yes' initiative, aiming to enhance affordable housing and sustainability in NYC's development landscape. Participants will gain insights into regulatory updates and best practices relevant to industry professionals.

🌍 Sustainability Graduate Programs Final Capstone Briefings: Spring 2025

When: Tue, Apr. 29 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 606 West 115th Street, New York

The Sustainability Graduate Programs Final Capstone Briefings highlight innovative student projects addressing real-world sustainability challenges, with a focus on topics such as carbon capture, water stewardship, and air quality in NYC. Open to the public, this event provides insights into practical applications of sustainability science and management.

☀️ Renewables UnWind New York

When: Tue, Apr. 29 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 203 East 45th Street, New York

Renewables UnWind 2025, hosted by EnergeiaWorks, is a premier networking event for the clean energy community, taking place on April 29-30, 2025, at The Perfect Pint in New York City. This event is officially tied to the NPM US Development & Finance Forum 2025, offering attendees the opportunity to engage with industry leaders, build partnerships, and foster ideas in a relaxed atmosphere. Join fellow innovators in renewable energy for drinks, discussions, and the chance to expand your professional network.

⚡ Energy tech Founder Meetup

When: Tue, Apr. 29 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 119 E 15th St, New York

The Energy Tech Founder Meetup is a networking event on the evening of April 29, 2025, in New York City. Located at The High Note near Union Square, this free meetup invites founders, investors, and energy enthusiasts to discuss climate and energy tech, fostering connections and collaboration within the energy transition landscape. Participants will have the opportunity to share ideas and expand their professional networks in an informal setting.

🌍 Global Citizen NOW: NYC

When: Wed, Apr. 30 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 6 Saint Johns Lane, New York

Global Citizen NOW 2025 will gather prominent leaders, innovators, and artists to discuss pressing issues of education and sustainability, addressing urgent actions for a sustainable future. This event features notable speakers, including government officials and Global Citizen ambassadors.

🏘️ UPSTREAM 2025

When: Wed, Apr. 30 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 36 Battery Place, New York

UPSTREAM 2025, held at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York, focuses on addressing the critical shortage of affordable housing in NYC's homeless services system. This event will explore the transition from crisis management to scalable solutions amidst overwhelming eviction prevention programs and felled support systems. With an emphasis on inclusion and accessibility, it welcomes everyone, including individuals with disabilities, to engage in meaningful discussions about housing challenges interconnected with climate and community resilience.

🌧️ Worsening Disasters and the Global Insurance Protection Gap

When: Wed, Apr. 30 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (EDT)

Where: American Australian Association, New York

The event titled 'Worsening Disasters and the Global Insurance Protection Gap' is a critical boardroom discussion hosted by the Insurance Council of Australia, the American Australian Association, and the American Property Casualty Insurance Association. Set in New York City, it aims to address the challenges posed by increasing natural disasters and the growing insurance protection gap that affects vulnerable communities. With a focus on shared experiences between the US and Australia, expert participants will explore viable solutions to enhance resilience against extreme weather events.

📈 Boundless is Better

When: Wed, Apr. 30 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM (EDT)

Where: Newlab, Kings County

The 'Boundless is Better' event, hosted by Newlab Brooklyn on April 30, 2025, focuses on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) to help cleantech startups optimize their processes and attract investment. Attendees will learn about innovative LCA methodologies tailored for startups, participate in discussions using real-world case studies, and network with industry peers. This free session aims to enhance understanding of environmental impact assessments crucial for early-stage technologies.

📜 Climate Knowledge, Science Skepticism, & White Supremacy in Southern Africa

When: Wed, Apr. 30 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 1180 Amsterdam Avenue, New York

This event discusses the influence of climate science skepticism on the trajectory of apartheid in South Africa, exploring how racial dynamics and agricultural concerns shaped perceptions of climate change during the early 20th century. The talk will be presented by Meredith McKittrick from Georgetown University as part of the History and Climate Change workshop series.

🌿 Gowanus Art Walk & Climate Talk with Gotham SideWalks

When: Wed, Apr. 30 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (EDT)

Where: Kings County

Explore the Gowanus waterfront through a curated art walk led by artist Rich Garr, focusing on climate concerns and community involvement. This free event encourages engagement with environmental themes while enjoying the local art scene.

🌱 Empowering Change: The Intersection of Business, Nonprofit & Sustainability

When: Wed, Apr. 30 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 660 5th Avenue, New York

Empowering Change is a thought-provoking event hosted by Macquarie Group and the Responsible Business Center at Fordham University, focusing on the intersection of business, nonprofit initiatives, and sustainability. The event features a documentary screening of 'Generation Growth', showcasing innovative solutions that improve underserved communities through education and urban agriculture. A panel consisting of leaders from various fields will discuss how businesses can integrate sustainability into their core strategies while driving social impact.

📚 The PEN and the State: The Role of Novelists in Times of Crisis

When: Wed, Apr. 30 from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM (EDT)

Where: 201 West 13th Street, New York

The PEN World Voices Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary with 'The PEN and the State: The Role of Novelists in Times of Crisis', featuring acclaimed novelists Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche, Jennifer Egan, and Burhan Sönmez. Attendees will engage in a critical dialogue on the responsibilities of novelists in today's challenging political climate, moderated by PEN America's Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf. This event underscores the significance of literature in shaping societal discourse, occurring in New York City on May 1, 2025.

🔌 The Evolving Global Energy Landscape: Energy Transition to Energy Addition

When: Thu, May. 1 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 55 Water Street, New York

The event titled "The Evolving Global Energy Landscape: Energy Transition to Energy Addition" will take place in New York on May 1-2, 2025, focusing on the global shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy systems. Expert panelists will discuss the complex factors influencing this transition, including technological advancements, energy storage improvements, and geopolitical considerations. Attendees will gain insights into financing challenges, sector disparities, and regulatory impacts on energy strategies, highlighted by notable speakers from S&P Global, Lazard, and Federated Hermes.

🎲 Climate Game Night at Eat Offbeat (Chelsea Market)

When: Thu, May. 1 from 5:45 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 75 9th Avenue, New York

Climate Game Night at Eat Offbeat invites participants to engage in a collaborative workshop centered on climate change, combining educational elements with a fun game and dinner experience. Taking place at Chelsea Market in New York City, the event will feature a unique Climate Fresk workshop that has been enjoyed by over 1.9 million people globally. Attendees will enjoy a meal prepared by refugee chefs, fostering community while learning about actionable steps to combat climate change.

📊 Data In Power - NYC Event

When: Thu, May. 1 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: New York

Data In Power is a unique meetup focused on the intersection of data and decision-making in climate and energy sectors. Set in New York City, this event combines an engaging group discussion with networking opportunities, encouraging attendees to explore critical questions surrounding data collection, analysis, and its impact on decision-making power. With a focus on community, the event fosters connections among data experts and enthusiasts dedicated to meaningful dialogue in climate technology.

⚛️ Future of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle

When: Thu, May. 1 from 6:15 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 420 West 118th Street, New York

The Future of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle panel discussion at Columbia University will focus on the challenges and innovations of the nuclear fuel cycle amid a global push to triple nuclear capacity by 2050. Leading experts from organizations such as Urenco and Orano will discuss securing supply chains, waste management strategies, and the role of governments in nuclear deployment. This event is significant for its emphasis on sustainable energy solutions within the climate tech framework in New York.

⛏️ From Mining to Recycling: Challenges in the Nuclear Fuel Cycle

When: Thu, May. 1 from 6:15 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 420 West 118th Street, New York

On May 1st, Columbia University will host a panel discussion titled "From Mining to Recycling: Challenges in the Nuclear Fuel Cycle," addressing the pivotal role of the nuclear fuel cycle amidst global ambitions to enhance nuclear energy capacity by 2050. The event will feature renowned experts and organizations discussing supply chain stability, spent fuel management, regulatory dynamics, and the necessity of international collaborations for a sustainable nuclear future. This gathering is part of a focused effort to tackle climate tech challenges and promote innovative energy solutions in New York.

📚 Quinn Slobodian presents Hayek's Bastards, feat. Alyssa Battistoni

When: Thu, May. 1 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 180 Orchard Street, New York

Quinn Slobodian presents his latest book 'Hayek's Bastards' at P&T Knitwear in New York City on May 1, 2025. The event, featuring a conversation with Alyssa Battistoni, explores key ideologies of the Far Right through the lens of neoliberalism and its historical context. Attendees will also have the opportunity for a book signing following the discussion.

🌱 CASE Hosts 2025 Spring Open House

When: Fri, May. 2 from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM (EDT)

Where: 34 35th St, Brooklyn

The CASE Center for Architecture Science and Ecology is hosting its annual Spring Open House on May 2nd at Industry City, Brooklyn. This event will showcase student and industry presentations related to sustainable development and climate action in New York. Notably, a panel discussion titled 'Advancing New York Climate Action' will feature leaders from government and industry discussing sustainable practices in the built environment, highlighting New York's role in addressing climate challenges.

🌍 Harnessing Climate Data + Modeling to Impact Societal Sectors

When: Fri, May. 2 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 665 West 130th Street, New York

The event 'Harnessing Climate Data + Modeling to Impact Societal Sectors' at Columbia Business School will focus on the practical applications of climate data and modeling in city government and public health. Participants will engage with a panel of experts, including representatives from the NYC Mayor's Office and Columbia University, exploring the challenges and opportunities in utilizing climate data for equitable adaptation strategies. A light boxed lunch will be provided during the session.

☄️ PEN World Voices Festival at Strand - After The Fall: Post-Apocalyptic Novels

When: Fri, May. 2 from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM (EDT)

Where: 828 Broadway, New York

The PEN World Voices Festival at the Strand presents a panel discussion on post-apocalyptic novels that reflect societal hierarchies and climate concerns. Featured authors include Fernanda Trias, Pol Guasch, and Jeff VanderMeer, who will delve into how their works explore contemporary anxieties through dystopian narratives. Moderated by Ilia Veniavkin, this event aims to provoke thought about our future amidst environmental challenges.

🌿 Plants to the People

When: Sat, May. 3 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (EDT)

Where: Shirley Chisholm Circle, Brooklyn

The 'Plants to the People' event is set in the Shirley Chisholm Circle in Brooklyn, NY, focusing on the intersection of climate tech and community engagement. It aims to bring together climate tech innovators, activists, and the public to explore sustainable solutions and promote the benefits of green technology and biodiversity in urban spaces. With activities planned from 5 PM to 8 PM, this gathering promises to be a unique experience for those interested in environmental solutions and community involvement.

🌊 Riverlandia: An Immersive Sound Story Experience + Author Q&A

When: Sat, May. 3 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (EDT)

Where: 286 Cadman Plaza West, Brooklyn

Riverlandia is an immersive sound story experience designed for audiences aged 7 and up, taking place at the Brooklyn Public Library. Inspired by a real-life river restoration project in the UK, the experience features environmental themes explored through a rich soundscape and ten non-human characters, followed by a Q&A with creator Ellen Wiles. This event, part of the Creative Climate Awards 2025, emphasizes the importance of biodiversity and environmental resilience through artistic collaboration.

✍️ Words for the Planet: Writers Confronting the Climate Crisis

When: Sat, May. 3 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 30 Irving Place, New York

Words for the Planet is a moderated discussion featuring authors and scientists tackling the pressing issue of climate change through literature and personal narratives. This event is part of the 20th anniversary PEN World Voices Festival, showcasing over 80 writers from diverse backgrounds while emphasizing literature's role in confronting the climate crisis. Taking place at the Goethe-Institut in New York, the discussion promises insights into envisioning sustainable futures through creative expression.

📝 Poet-tree in Motion: Writing Through Climate Anxiety

When: Sat, May. 3 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (EDT)

Where: , New York City

"Poet-tree in Motion: Writing Through Climate Anxiety" is a unique event taking place at the historic Firemen's Memorial in NYC, where participants will engage in a walking tour that emphasizes personal storytelling about climate change. This interactive experience combines writing, reading, and connecting with nature, inviting attendees to creatively explore their climate narratives amidst the backdrop of notable poets' former homes. The event encourages meaningful dialogue and reflection on pressing climate issues through a literary lens.

🚶‍♂️ Jane's Walk 2025: Sustainable Walking Tour of the East Village

When: Sat, May. 3 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 155 Loisaida Avenue, New York

The Jane's Walk 2025 event offers a unique sustainable walking tour of the East Village, focusing on the rich history of NYC's community gardens, most of which were established by volunteers on abandoned land. Led by the Director of the Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space, this free event highlights the successful advocacy for these green spaces and their role in urban sustainability, including community building, clean air provision, and education on composting and urban farming techniques. Participants will also learn about the preservation of the CHARAS community center, an important victory in urban activism.

🌱 Living Soils Rising - Sunday May 4

When: Sun, May. 4 from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM (EDT)

Where: 805 Meeker Avenue, Brooklyn

Living Soils Rising invites participants to Under the ‘K’ Bridge Park in Brooklyn for a creative gathering focused on climate justice and healing. The event features a walking tour, water and soils ceremony, and a seeding-the-future activation, aimed at honoring the land affected by the fossil fuel industry and envisioning a sustainable energy future. Participants are encouraged to dress as local fungi, plants, or animals, creating a festive and engaging atmosphere while advocating for environmental change.

🌆 Cam Brewer presents Nature-First Cities

When: Mon, May. 5 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 180 Orchard Street, New York

Cam Brewer will discuss his book "Nature-First Cities" at P&T Knitwear in New York, providing a practical framework for urban planning that emphasizes restoring our relationship with nature. The event features a conversation with Majora Carter, an expert in urban revitalization, followed by a Q&A and book signing. It's a ticketed event with limited seating and aims to engage attendees in the future of sustainable urban environments.

NY Climate Tech: Happy Earth Day!

A biomimicry picnic, climate tech happy hours, film, comedy, art, action, and more events this week

Hi all,

It’s Earth Day/Week! Here are some picks, but really it’s worth scrolling down for the full list.

For Making New Friends:

• 🦋 20th Anniversary Biomimicry Picnic: New York

• 🍹 The Carbonauts Sustainability Cocktails

• 🍻 April Climate Tech Mixer

For Arts & Culture:

• 🎬 Earth Day Screening with CFF & WE ACT For Environmental Justice

• 😂 ApoHA-HAcalypse: Make Polluters Pay on Earth Day with Yellow Dot Studios

• 🎨 Creative Climate Awards 2025 Earth Day Celebration - Inspiring Futures

For Action:

• 🌍 Manhattan Climate Changemakers Hour of Action

• 🌍 Brooklyn Hour of Action

This is also a great day to check out the events (and more) in two other newsletters: New York on Earth and Green Events Hub, both of which feature some overlap with this newsletter but also more volunteer and activist opportunities.

As always, scroll down for the full list of events.

Cheers,

Alec, Sonam, and the Climate Tech Cities team

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This Week’s Events

• 🌱 Hearst Sustainability Summit: Tue, Apr 22

• 🌍 School Leaders Meet on International Mother Earth Day 2025: Tue, Apr 22

• 🌱 Eco-Chic Creation: Jewelry Making Classes w/ Alzerina: Tue, Apr 22

• 🎭 Open Hours at the Creative Climate Awards 2025: Tue, Apr 22

• 🏙️ Timon McPhearson on Anthropocene Climate Risks and Resilience in Cities: Tue, Apr 22

• 🧑‍🌾 Earth Day Clean-Up & Gardening Event : Tue, Apr 22

• 🦋 20th Anniversary Biomimicry Picnic: New York: Tue, Apr 22

• 💧 Future of the Planet: Tue, Apr 22

• 🍹 The Carbonauts Sustainability Cocktails: Tue, Apr 22

• 🎬 Earth Day Screening with CFF & WE ACT For Environmental Justice: Tue, Apr 22

• 🌍 Manhattan Climate Changemakers Hour of Action 🌎 Earth Day Edition: Tue, Apr 22

• 👖 Citizens of Humanity & AGOLDE Earth Day Denim Panel: Tue, Apr 22

• 🍻 April Climate Tech Mixer: Tue, Apr 22

• 🎨 Earth Day at Arthouse: Terra Futura & The Power of Art for Change: Tue, Apr 22

• 🎨 Creative Climate Awards 2025 Earth Day Celebration - Inspiring Futures: Tue, Apr 22

• 😂 ApoHA-HAcalypse: Make Polluters Pay on Earth Day with Yellow Dot Studios: Tue, Apr 22

• ♻️ Rise + Align Breakfast Salon: Refill & Reuse - Reimagining Packaging for our Planet: Wed, Apr 23

• 🏞️ Indigenous Leadership Advocating for the Rights of Nature: Wed, Apr 23

• 🌿 4th Annual CAT Symposium: Wed, Apr 23

• ✨ Art as a Catalyst: Shaping Climate Action & Economic Change: Wed, Apr 23

• 🏢 I2SL GNY Local Law 97: What You Need to Know: Wed, Apr 23

• 🎶 Climate Cafe & Folk Jam: Wed, Apr 23

• 🏙️ Artificial Intelligence in the Wild: Ongoing Experiments: Wed, Apr 23

• 🌳 Simply Sustainable Earth Day Happy Hour 🥂🌏: Wed, Apr 23

• 🌍 Emil Flatø - When Science Could Not Wait: Wed, Apr 23

• 🌍 Brooklyn Hour of Action: Wed, Apr 23

• 🔌 2025 Trailblazers in Clean Energy: Thu, Apr 24

• 👷 Green Worker STG: Thu, Apr 24

• 🌩️ Spring 2025 Lecture in Climate Data Science: AXEL SEIFERT: Thu, Apr 24

• ♻️ State of Circularity: SFE NA 2025 NYC Forum: A Panel & Happy Hour: Thu, Apr 24

• 🔋 New York State of Charge: The Status of Battery Innovation: Thu, Apr 24

• 🌳 Defending the Amazon: Conversation & Reception: Thu, Apr 24

• 🌿 Staten Island 2050 – A Vision of Sustainability, Equity, and Transformation: Thu, Apr 24

• 🎶🌍 Environs III: Thu, Apr 24

• 🌿 Siembra & Swap: An Earth Day Celebration ♻️: Thu, Apr 24

• 🌍 re:FRAME — an Earth Week exhibition by @MarinaTestino and @EnriqueBadulescu: Fri, Apr 25

• 🌆 Applied Urban Science Showcase: Fri, Apr 25

• 🏙️ Urban Science Research Seminar: Sybil Derrible: Fri, Apr 25

• 🌱 Growing for good - Regenerative Economies and Sustainable Startups: Fri, Apr 25

• 🌧️ Addressing Cloudbursts in NYC: Fri, Apr 25

• 🛠️ How To Build A Fire: Beyond Economic Repair / Repair Is Fertile: Fri, Apr 25

• 🌳 Artemis Presents: Cedar Exodus by EcoRove: Fri, Apr 25

• 👗🌿 FashionSpeak Fridays: Sustainable Fashion, Unraveled: Fri, Apr 25

• 😂 URF DAY (Earth Day) Comedy Night: Fri, Apr 25

• 🌱 Intro to Bioplastics: Stained Glass Panels: Sat, Apr 26

• ♻️ Recycle Your E-Waste: Sat, Apr 26

• 🌍 DEP Earth Day 2025: Sat, Apr 26

• 🌾 NYCHA Farms & Gardens Summit 2025: Sat, Apr 26

• 🌍 Family Saturdays: My Little Eye: A Show about Climate & The Earth: Sat, Apr 26

• 💩 Composting for Community: Sat, Apr 26

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Community Shoutouts

👩‍🔬 SOSV Biomanufacturing VC-Founder Matchup

As global demand accelerates for sustainable, high-performance, and planet-positive products, startups across health, food, energy, agriculture, beauty, and materials are answering the call—with biology as their engine. SOSV's VC-Founder biomanufacturing matchup event brings together the innovators and the investors driving that shift. Whether you’re refining enzyme pathways, developing novel bioreactors, reimagining cell therapies, or scaling biomanufacturing infrastructure—you’ll find aligned minds (and money) here. Free, virtual and open to all investors and founders in the space.

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Opportunities

🦋 Ray of Hope: Due Apr. 25

Calling all nature-inspired startups! Join a diverse cohort of high-impact visionary leaders. Receive personalized support, access to funding, attend a Nature Retreat and more. Apply today and be part of a community driving positive change!

🌇 Urban Future Prize Competitio: Due Apr. 28

For the ninth consecutive year, the Urban Future Lab is proud to present the Urban Future Prize Competition, which identifies and supports top climatetech startups. Thanks to the generous support of MUFG Bank, Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas), and NYU Tandon School of Engineering, two winners will each receive a $50,000 cash prize and admission into the ACRE Incubator—New York’s longest-running and most successful climatetech program.

🔥 Verizon Disaster Resilience Prize: Due Jun. 13

The Prize seeks exceptional solutions that strengthen disaster resilience in the United States. The Verizon Disaster Resilience Prize has a particular interest in solutions that: Enhance early warning systems and disaster preparedness; Improve emergency response and resource coordination; Strengthen infrastructure and protect vulnerable communities; Support long-term recovery and community resilience after weather-related disasters.

⚡️ Google AI for Energy: Due Jun. 30

This program focuses on grid optimization, demand flexibility and energy solutions for customers, including utilities and commercial entities. By supporting advancements in areas such as interconnection queues and carbon-aware infrastructure, the Accelerator aims to drive innovation, sustainability, and reliability in the energy landscape.

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🌎 Climate Tech Cities and Streetlife Ventures Startup and Talent Platforms

Climate Tech Cities and Streetlife Ventures are launching new platforms to support climate founders, funders, and career transitioners! There is no shortage of great companies raising money for their groundbreaking ideas, great investors looking to support with capital, and great talent living the mantra that every job is a climate job. We can’t wait to hear from you!

• Climate startups looking to raise

• Climate talent looking to transition

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This Week in Depth

🌱 Hearst Sustainability Summit

When: Tue, Apr. 22 from 9:00 AM to 11:45 AM (EDT)

Where: Hearst Tower, New York

The Hearst Sustainability Summit focuses on fostering dialogue among thought leaders on current environmental challenges, emphasizing the media's role in sustainability and featuring actionable insights to drive climate solutions. This free event in New York City aims to unite industry innovators and changemakers to promote collective action against the climate crisis.

🌍 School Leaders Meet on International Mother Earth Day 2025

When: Tue, Apr. 22 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 40 Wall Street, New York

The School Leaders Meet on International Mother Earth Day 2025, hosted by Green Mentors at the Trump Building, aims to unite educators and sustainability advocates to discuss strategies for improving Green School Rankings. This transformative meeting will focus on greening curriculum, accreditation, and building eco-smart campuses, aligning education with climate action goals. Participants will gain insights into sustainability frameworks, case studies from successful green schools, and tools for enhancing educational practices.

🌱 Eco-Chic Creation: Jewelry Making Classes w/ Alzerina

When: Tue, Apr. 22 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 113 West 24th Street, New York

Eco-Chic Creation is an Earth Day celebration on April 22, 2025, blending sustainability with creativity at Motto by Hilton, NYC. Participants will engage in eco-friendly jewelry making using sustainable materials, explore a pop-up featuring designs by Alzerina Gomes, and enjoy discussions on fashion's impact on the environment. The event promotes networking within a community dedicated to eco-awareness, alongside sustainable food and drinks.

🎭 Open Hours at the Creative Climate Awards 2025

When: Tue, Apr. 22 from 12:00 PM to 5:45 PM (EDT)

Where: 1 East 42nd Street, New York

The Creative Climate Awards 2025 features Open Gallery Hours at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York, showcasing artistic works focused on climate action, community resilience, and environmental justice. This annual exhibition invites visitors to explore the deep interconnections between art and nature, sparking critical conversations aimed at inspiring meaningful action for a sustainable future. The event is free to attend, making it accessible for everyone interested in the intersection of creativity and climate advocacy.

🏙️ Timon McPhearson on Anthropocene Climate Risks and Resilience in Cities

When: Tue, Apr. 22 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 370 Jay Street, Brooklyn

Timon McPhearson discusses climate risks and resilience strategies for urban areas, focusing on actionable climate science and case studies from New York City. The lecture is part of the Urban Science Research Seminar Series at NYU and explores tools like ClimateIQ for enhancing climate risk data.

🧑‍🌾 🌎 Earth Day Clean-Up & Gardening Event 🌱

When: Tue, Apr. 22 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: Mona Lisa de Williamsburg, Kings County

The Earth Day Clean-Up & Gardening Event focuses on community beautification through trash removal, garden bed construction, and garden maintenance activities, bringing together local volunteers in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

🦋 20th Anniversary Biomimicry Picnic: New York

When: Tue, Apr. 22 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM (EDT)

Where: Prospect Park, Kings County

The Biomimicry Institute's 20th Anniversary Picnic in Prospect Park, New York, celebrates two decades of learning from nature this Earth Week. Attendees will enjoy light snacks, refreshing beverages, and the opportunity to connect with fellow nature enthusiasts while exploring the principles of biomimicry. This community-focused event is free to the public and invites individuals of all ages to engage in conversations about sustainability and the natural world.

💧 Future of the Planet

When: Tue, Apr. 22 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 365 5th Avenue, New York

This Earth Day event at the Martin E. Segal Theatre Center will feature a discussion about the role of water in sustainable futures, highlighting its challenges and transformative potential. Speakers include experts from various fields who will explore how collaboration and community-driven actions can inspire change in environmental policy.

🎬 Earth Day Screening with CFF & WE ACT For Environmental Justice

When: Tue, Apr. 22 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: Maysles Documentary Center, New York

Join us for an Earth Day event at the Maysles Documentary Center in Harlem, NYC, co-hosted by CFF and WE ACT for Environmental Justice. This event features screenings of films focused on extreme heat solutions, followed by a discussion with experts from the NYC Mayor's Office, NYCEM, and Natural Areas Conservancy. It's a free opportunity to engage on important climate resilience topics and learn from key voices in environmental justice.

🌍 Manhattan Climate Changemakers Hour of Action 🌎 Earth Day Edition

When: Tue, Apr. 22 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (EDT)

Where: Pier 57, New York

The Manhattan Climate Changemakers Hour of Action is a collaborative event taking place at Pier 57, focused on tangible climate action every other Tuesday. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in various activities, such as writing letters to the editor and organizing meetings with local officials, while enjoying a social hour beforehand. This event is ideal for both newcomers and seasoned advocates, fostering a community driven towards implementing science-based climate solutions.

👖 Citizens of Humanity & AGOLDE Earth Day Denim Panel

When: Tue, Apr. 22 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 1000 Third Ave, New York

On Earth Day, Citizens of Humanity and AGOLDE will present a panel discussion showcasing their latest sustainable denim innovations at Bloomingdale's in NYC. Features prominent industry leaders such as Amy Williams, CEO of Citizens of Humanity, and Jérémie Blache, CEO of Pili, who will discuss groundbreaking materials like Eco-Indigo and LYCRA® EcoMade Fiber. This event underscores the intersection of agriculture, fashion, and sustainability, offering insight into responsible fashion's future.

🍻 April Climate Tech Mixer

When: Tue, Apr. 22 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: , New York

The April Climate Tech Mixer, hosted by Net Zero Insights in New York City, invites investors, founders, and climate stakeholders to engage in meaningful discussions and networking. The event includes pitches from early-stage founders addressing significant climate challenges, followed by informal networking opportunities. This gathering aims to foster connections within the NYC climate ecosystem and promote the transition to a net-zero future.

🎨 Earth Day at Arthouse: Terra Futura & The Power of Art for Change

When: Tue, Apr. 22 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 222 West 77th Street, New York

Celebrate Earth Day at the Arthouse Hotel in NYC with the Terra Futura exhibition by artist Louisa L. This event features vibrant artworks inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and a special conversation with Ariel Alexovich from the UN on the intersection of art and sustainability. Guests can engage in thoughtful discussions on how creativity can foster a sustainable future while networking with fellow changemakers.

🎨 Creative Climate Awards 2025 Earth Day Celebration - Inspiring Futures

When: Tue, Apr. 22 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM (EDT)

Where: Water Street, Brooklyn

Celebrate Earth Day with the Human Impacts Institute at the Creative Climate Awards 2025, featuring art, music, and speakers focused on climate action, hosted by celebrities Zazie Beetz and David Rysdahl at DUMBO Archway Plaza in Brooklyn.

😂 ApoHA-HAcalypse: Make Polluters Pay on Earth Day with Yellow Dot Studios

When: Tue, Apr. 22 from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn

ApoHA-HAcalypse is a comedy event featuring top comedians addressing climate change issues with humor, headlined by Roy Wood Jr., in partnership with Climate Cafe and Climate Imaginarium. Held at littlefield in Brooklyn on Earth Day 2025, it aims to engage audiences in discussions about the climate crisis through comedy.

♻️ Rise + Align Breakfast Salon: Refill & Reuse - Reimagining Packaging for our Planet

When: Wed, Apr. 23 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (EDT)

Where: 60 E 42nd St suite 3130, New York

This event focuses on sustainable packaging solutions in the beauty industry, featuring insights from Maggie Kervick of Kiehl's. It provides a platform for discussing refill and reuse systems as innovative approaches in climate-conscious consumer goods.

🏞️ Indigenous Leadership Advocating for the Rights of Nature

When: Wed, Apr. 23 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (EDT)

Where: United Nations Headquarters, New York

The event 'Indigenous Leadership Advocating for the Rights of Nature' hosted by the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (GARN) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York focuses on amplifying Indigenous voices within the broader movement for environmental rights. Scheduled during the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, it highlights the intersection of Indigenous leadership and climate justice initiatives. Attendance requires UN accreditation, emphasizing the event's significance in global environmental discourse.

🌿 4th Annual CAT Symposium

When: Wed, Apr. 23 from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM (EDT)

Where: CUNY Advanced Science Research Center, New York

The 4th Annual CAT Symposium at CUNY showcases collaborations between academic and industry sectors in New York, focusing on innovative startups in Sensing, Sustainable Materials, Climate Tech, and Energy Storage. The event aims to explore the future of technology for human and planetary health.

✨ Art as a Catalyst: Shaping Climate Action & Economic Change

When: Wed, Apr. 23 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 110 Andes Rd, New York City

This panel discusses the intersection of art and climate action, featuring artists and climate finance experts who explore how creative practices can influence economic and investment trends toward sustainability. Presented by The New York Climate Exchange and Stony Brook University, the event aims to inspire individual actions that lead to broader economic changes for a sustainable future.

🏢 I2SL GNY Local Law 97: What You Need to Know

When: Wed, Apr. 23 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: Interface New York Showroom, New York

I2SL Greater New York presents an expert-led panel on NYC's Local Law 97, a key initiative aimed at reducing building emissions across the city. This event will delve into the specifics of the law, compliance requirements, and practical steps for building and lab owners to stay on track with reporting due in May. Free to attend, it promises valuable insights for stakeholders in New York's climate tech landscape.

🎶 Climate Cafe & Folk Jam

When: Wed, Apr. 23 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 110 Schermerhorn St, Kings County

The Climate Cafe & Folk Jam in Brooklyn offers a unique evening combining climate-related discussions with a collaborative musical jam, encouraging community engagement around climate emotions and creative expression through song.

🏙️ Artificial Intelligence in the Wild: Ongoing Experiments

When: Wed, Apr. 23 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 186 Jay Street, Brooklyn

The event 'Artificial Intelligence in the Wild: Ongoing Experiments' explores the integration of artificial intelligence in architectural design, featuring a distinguished panel of experts from various sectors. Panelists include Dity Ayalon, Paul Clemens Bart, Fariba Makooi, and Sheldon McLeod, who discuss the innovative applications of AI technology in project design and planning. The insights shared will highlight how AI can enhance efficiency and creativity within the design process.

🌳 Simply Sustainable Earth Day Happy Hour 🥂🌏

When: Wed, Apr. 23 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM (EDT)

Where: Fabrik NYC, New York

Join Simply Sustainable for an Earth Month Celebration at Fabrik NYC in New York. This cozy event features community discussions focused on actionable sustainability tips and encourages connections among climate enthusiasts. Guests can enjoy zero waste drinks and snacks provided by Too Good To Go while sharing stories and ideas for making a positive environmental impact.

🌍 Emil Flatø - When Science Could Not Wait

When: Wed, Apr. 23 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 1 Washington Place, New York

Emil Flatø discusses the historical evolution of human-earth modeling and its relation to climate change in his lecture at NYU, examining the intersection of technology, politics, and climate predictions.

🌍 Brooklyn Hour of Action

When: Wed, Apr. 23 from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)

Where: Threes Brewing Gowanus, Kings County

The Brooklyn Hour of Action takes place every Wednesday at Threes Brewing in Brooklyn, New York, providing a community platform for individuals to engage in climate advocacy. The event encourages participants, whether newcomers or seasoned activists, to advocate for equitable climate solutions in a supportive setting. With a casual atmosphere and a commitment to making climate action accessible, attendees are invited to bring a laptop and friends to collaborate on meaningful change.

🔌 2025 Trailblazers in Clean Energy

When: Thu, Apr. 24 from 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM (EDT)

Where: 60 Pine Street, New York

The 2025 Trailblazers in Clean Energy Awards, hosted by City & State NY, is a prestigious event recognizing significant advancements and leaders in New York's clean energy sector. Scheduled for April 24-25, 2025, at Sixty Pine Street, this event will celebrate individuals and organizations who are making impactful contributions towards sustainable energy solutions. Honorees will be featured in a special issue of City & State Magazine, highlighting their innovations and initiatives that are shaping a cleaner energy future.

👷 Green Worker STG

When: Thu, Apr. 24 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 1 liberty plaza, New York

Green Worker STG is a climate tech event taking place at One Liberty Plaza in New York, NY, focused on innovative solutions and strategies for enhancing green jobs and workforce development in the climate technology sector. This event aims to gather professionals and enthusiasts in the field to discuss best practices and share insights on fostering sustainable growth through green careers. Participants will have the opportunity to network and collaborate with industry leaders, making this a significant event for those interested in the future of climate tech in New York.

🌩️ Spring 2025 Lecture in Climate Data Science: AXEL SEIFERT

When: Thu, Apr. 24 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (EDT)

Where: 2276 12th Avenue, New York

The Spring 2025 Lecture in Climate Data Science features Axel Seifert from the Deutscher Wetterdienst discussing the application of machine learning in weather and climate models. The lecture will address how machine learning can enhance cloud representation and improve model calibration and tuning processes. The event is scheduled for April 24, 2025, at the Columbia Innovation Hub in New York, offering both in-person and hybrid attendance options.

♻️ State of Circularity: SFE NA 2025 NYC Forum: A Panel & Happy Hour

When: Thu, Apr. 24 from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 445 5th Avenue, New York

The State of Circularity: SFE NA 2025 NYC Forum is a key gathering for professionals in facade engineering, focusing on climate-responsive design strategies. Set in New York at the Brickworks Design Studio, this event will feature experts discussing challenges and solutions in facade system circularity, emphasizing material recycling and embodied carbon reduction. Attendees will engage in interactive discussions on innovative design practices that prioritize disassembly and reuse, culminating in a networking happy hour to foster collaboration.

🔋 New York State of Charge: The Status of Battery Innovation, Deployment, and Circularity

When: Thu, Apr. 24 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: SUNY Global Center, New York

The New York State of Charge event is a panel discussion hosted by The New York Climate Exchange and Stony Brook University, focusing on innovations in battery technology, deployment strategies, and sustainability efforts to achieve NYC's net-zero emissions goal. With a lineup of industry experts, the event aims to address the increasing demand for sustainable battery solutions in the urban landscape.

🔋 New York State of Charge: The Status of Battery Innovation

When: Thu, Apr. 24 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 116 East 55th Street, New York

New York State of Charge is a panel discussion focusing on the innovations, deployment, and circularity of battery technology in NYC. Hosted by The New York Climate Exchange and Stony Brook University, the event will highlight the contributions of key industry leaders in sustainable battery practices. As NYC aims for net-zero emissions, this gathering addresses critical advancements in battery technology that support the electrification of the economy and urban sustainable solutions.

🌳 Defending the Amazon: Conversation & Reception

When: Thu, Apr. 24 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (EDT)

Where: 99 Hudson St fl 17, New York

On April 24, 2025, a significant community conversation and reception will take place in New York featuring prominent figures including Alec Baldwin and Indigenous Amazonian leaders. The event, organized by Amazon Watch, will delve into the vital role of Indigenous peoples in protecting the Amazon rainforest and addressing climate issues. Attendees can engage in discussions about collective actions to support the ecosystem, followed by a reception celebrating Indigenous-led initiatives, with all proceeds benefiting Amazon Watch.

🌿 Staten Island 2050 – A Vision of Sustainability, Equity, and Transformation

When: Thu, Apr. 24 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island

Staten Island 2050 is a community-driven event that engages local residents and leaders in envisioning a sustainable and equitable future for Staten Island, featuring interactive art activities and discussions on climate resilience and social justice.

🎶🌍 Environs III

When: Thu, Apr. 24 from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM (EDT)

Where: 6047 Myrtle Avenue, Queens

Environs III is a unique musical event taking place at Dada in Queens, NY, where various artists explore the connection between music and the environment. Featuring Brooklyn ambient artist Catherine Monster, alto saxophonist Elijah Shiffer with his compositions inspired by NYC birds, and innovative performances by Leftpop and paper gem, this event emphasizes the importance of community and ecological awareness through music. It aims to foster a deeper understanding of our surroundings and the larger ecological context in which we live, while also supporting local artists through donation-based entry.

🌿 Siembra & Swap: An Earth Day Celebration ♻️

When: Thu, Apr. 24 from 8:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 39-45 Crescent Street, Queens

Siembra & Swap is a hands-on Earth Day celebration taking place in Queens, NY, focusing on sustainability, community engagement, and creativity. Attendees can participate in a plant swap and propagation lesson, engage in glass jar upcycling, and transform old t-shirts into tote bags. The event emphasizes the connection between sustainability and mental wellness, encouraging participants to learn plant care and explore how mindful practices enhance well-being.

🌍 re:FRAME — an Earth Week exhibition by @MarinaTestino and @EnriqueBadulescu

When: Fri, Apr. 25 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (EDT)

Where: Leica Store and Gallery New York, New York

re:FRAME is an Earth Week exhibition hosted at the Leica Store and Gallery in New York, featuring the works of @MarinaTestino and @EnriqueBadulescu. The exhibition explores the relationship between fashion and sustainability, encouraging visitors to rethink their consumption through art installations and interactive activations. Highlighted artworks include installations by Blanca Codina and Iacopo Capone-Doumas, promoting circularity and innovation in the fashion industry.

🌆 Applied Urban Science Showcase

When: Fri, Apr. 25 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM (EDT)

Where: MetroTech Center, Brooklyn

The Applied Urban Science Showcase, hosted by NYU's Center for Urban Science + Progress (CUSP), showcases the work of graduating students from the M.S. in Applied Urban Science and Informatics program. The event features a guest lecture by Sybil Derrible, who discusses the future of infrastructure in the context of urban sustainability and climate change. This unique gathering emphasizes the intersection of data science, urban planning, and technological innovation to address real-world urban challenges.

🏙️ Urban Science Research Seminar: Sybil Derrible

When: Fri, Apr. 25 from 4:40 PM to 5:40 PM (EDT)

Where: MetroTech Center, Brooklyn

The Urban Science Research Seminar featuring Sybil Derrible will explore the intersection of urban engineering, data science, and sustainable infrastructure. Hosted at NYU Tandon, this series addresses critical urban challenges, making it relevant to climate tech discussions.

🌱 Growing for good - Regenerative Economies and Sustainable Startups

When: Fri, Apr. 25 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: Heyground Harlem by Communitas, New York

This event focuses on regenerative economies and sustainable startups, featuring networking, discussions, and a panel with experts in sustainability and agriculture. It aims to engage aspiring entrepreneurs while promoting community-based solutions in climate tech.

🌧️ Addressing Cloudbursts in NYC

When: Fri, Apr. 25 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM (EDT)

Where: 695 Park Avenue, New York

This event at Hunter College will feature discussions by experts on how to manage urban flooding in NYC, emphasizing collaborative efforts between ecology, art, and city planning. It aims to provide insights into adapting city infrastructure for increased storm intensity.

🛠️ How To Build A Fire: Beyond Economic Repair / Repair Is Fertile

When: Fri, Apr. 25 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 306 17th Street, Brooklyn

The event, 'How To Build A Fire: Beyond Economic Repair / Repair Is Fertile,' takes place at Open Source Gallery in Brooklyn, NY. This season finale explores the value of our possessions and the concept of repair, inviting participants to reflect on items that may be considered beyond repair. It provokes discussions around the emotional connections we have with objects, and how the act of repairing can be seen as a form of love and history.

🌳 Artemis Presents: Cedar Exodus by EcoRove

When: Fri, Apr. 25 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 454 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

Join us for an Arbor Day celebration featuring an outdoor screening of EcoRove's film "Where Can We Be Found?" which highlights the plight of Lebanese Cedar trees, near extinction due to various human impacts. Following the film, artists Em Joseph and Iyad Gaida will lead a discussion addressing environmental and social issues, comparing the cedar's story with the challenges faced by green spaces in NYC. The event concludes with insights from Rosemarie Miner about practical applications of ecological stewardship.

👗🌿 FashionSpeak Fridays: Sustainable Fashion, Unraveled

When: Fri, Apr. 25 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 15 Gramercy Park South, New York

FashionSpeak Fridays offers a deep dive into sustainable fashion with industry leaders discussing innovative, eco-friendly practices. The event emphasizes the intersection of style and sustainability, promoting a forward-thinking perspective in the fashion industry.

😂 URF DAY (Earth Day) Comedy Night

When: Fri, Apr. 25 from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 653 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn

A comedy night in Brooklyn celebrating Earth Day with local comedians and sustainability-themed humor, aimed at making environmental messages entertaining.

🌱 Intro to Bioplastics: Stained Glass Panels

When: Sat, Apr. 26 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 132 32nd Street, Brooklyn

This hands-on workshop at Genspace in Brooklyn will explore bioplastics through DIY projects, allowing participants to create their own materials while addressing sustainability in design. Attendees will learn about the science and applications of bioplastics, aligning with the climate tech theme by promoting environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional plastics.

♻️ Recycle Your E-Waste

When: Sat, Apr. 26 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 234 4th St, Brooklyn

Recycle Your E-Waste is an event focused on electronics recycling, promoting sustainable disposal practices to reduce e-waste impact. It is part of the NY Climate Tech April gathering, emphasizing climate tech initiatives in NYC.

🌍 DEP Earth Day 2025

When: Sat, Apr. 26 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 1 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City

The DEP Earth Day 2025 event will feature family-friendly activities, eco exhibitors, and nature-related experiences such as bird watching in Jersey City, NJ.

🌾 NYCHA Farms & Gardens Summit 2025

When: Sat, Apr. 26 from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM (EDT)

Where: 177 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn

The NYCHA Farms & Gardens Summit 2025 in Brooklyn is an engaging event designed for urban agriculture enthusiasts, featuring workshops, networking opportunities, and a focus on cultivating sustainable gardening practices within the community.

🌍 Family Saturdays: My Little Eye: A Show about Climate & The Earth

When: Sat, Apr. 26 from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM (EDT)

Where: 22 East 60th Street, New York

'My Little Eye: A Show about Climate & The Earth' is an engaging performance hosted by Broken Box Mime Theater at L'Alliance New York Skyroom. This interactive show employs mime storytelling and games to teach children about climate change and encourage cooperative action. Through a whimsical emcee, the event aims to evoke emotions and ignite imaginations around environmental issues, making it a unique educational experience for families in New York City.

💩 Composting for Community

When: Sat, Apr. 26 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (EDT)

Where: 462 Halsey Street, Brooklyn

Composting for Community is a hands-on workshop taking place at the 462 Halsey Community Farm in Brooklyn, NY. This event aims to educate attendees about the benefits and techniques of composting, fostering sustainable practices within the local community. Participants will learn how to effectively manage organic waste and contribute to environmental conservation through community composting initiatives.

NY Climate Tech: Apr 15 - Apr 22

Our next event, building decarbonization, China & climate, weekend protests, Earth Day picks, and more upcoming events

Hi all,

We’re happy to be cohosting the ✨ Climate Rise unconference this week—as always, these are really cool chances to come and hear in depth from other people working in climate and to give talks yourself. If you haven’t been to one yet, now’s a great time to check it out!

The Climate Film Festival is partnering with WE ACT for Environmental Justice on a screening of 🎬 Earth Day Screening and Panel and next Tuesday, free in Harlem! Come learn more about the fight for a maximum indoor temperature and more.

A few special shoutouts: today is the last day to apply for Pratt’s 🎨 Climate Studio Initiative ($4k summer arts fellowship) and next Monday is the deadline for the Clean Fight’s 🔋 Energy Storage Deployment Accelerator. Also two new opportunities futher down this week for AI & Climate and Disaster Response.

Here are our picks for the week:

• Today join ConTech alliance at 🌃 Think Tech: Tools for Meeting Building Decarb Targets

• Tomorrow, continue the conversation at the 🏙️ Built World & Industrial Tech Hangout or talk tariffs and more at 🇨🇳 The China Climate Conundrum

• Thursday head to ✨ Climate Rise at Idealist, an unconference where you can hear from a variety of speakers

• Saturday hit the streets ✊ at the April 19 protests (Bryant Park at 12pm)

And some Earth Day Picks:

• Catch a screening and panel on extreme heat at the 🎬 Earth Day Screening with CFF & WE ACT For Environmental Justice in Harlem

• Talk media and sustainability at the 🌱 Hearst Sustainability Summit

• Unwind at the 🦋 20th Anniversary Biomimicry Picnic in Prospect Park

• Network at the 🍻 April Climate Tech Mixer in Midtown East

• Laugh at the 😂 ApoHA-HAcalypse: Make Polluters Pay on Earth Day with Yellow Dot Studios at Littlefield in Brooklyn

As always, scroll down for the full list of events.

Cheers,

Alec, Sonam, and the Climate Tech Cities team

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This Week’s Events

• 🎭 Open Hours at the Creative Climate Awards 2025: Tue, Apr 15

• 🌃 Think Tech: Tools for Meeting Building Decarb Targets: Tue, Apr 15

• 🌱 Greenhouse Gang: Tue, Apr 15

• 🎥 Invisible Doctrine Screening + Community Gathering: Tue, Apr 15

• 🥂 SJC SpeakEASY Salon Series: Tue, Apr 15

• ☮️ Youth & Women for Peace and Dialogue: Wed, Apr 16

• 🇨🇳 The China Climate Conundrum: Wed, Apr 16

• 🧶 Innovation Meets Action: An earth month event: Wed, Apr 16

• 🏙️ Built World & Industrial Tech Hangout | NYC: Wed, Apr 16

• 🌐 2025 ECOSOC YOUTH FORUM: Thu, Apr 17

• 🌍 Earth Day 2025 Festival: Thu, Apr 17

• 🌊 Youth Leadership: Ocean and Climate Action for the UN Ocean Decade: Thu, Apr 17

• 🎨🌱 ClimART Cafe with The Human Impacts Institute: Thu, Apr 17

• 🌱 Sustainably Social Dinner: Connecting Startups, Investors, Executives: Thu, Apr 17

• ✨ Climate Rise: 2nd Session 2025: Thu, Apr 17

• ♻️ Transforming Urban Waste: Policy, Innovation, & the Path to Sustainability: Thu, Apr 17

• 🥕 plant-based supper club: how to organize and influence: Thu, Apr 17

• 🌪️ Natural Disaster Preparedness Training: Thu, Apr 17

• 🏃‍♂️ Earth Day: Run GREEN 5K/10K/13.1 NYC: Sat, Apr 19

• 🚴‍♂️ Earth Month Convergence Compost Bike Tour: Sat, Apr 19

• ♻️ Columbia Climate Tech Co-Founder Matching: Circularity: Sat, Apr 19

• 🥭 Mango x OneUpAction Earth Day Planting and Brunch - South Asians in Energy and Climate!: Sat, Apr 19

• 🎨 ECOLOGICAL CITY - Art & Climate Solutions Workshop (PUPPET): Sat, Apr 19

• ☀️ Brooklyn SolarWorks Earth Day Celebration: Sat, Apr 19

• 🎭 Flood Sensor Aunty at Snug Harbor: Sat, Apr 19

• ☕️ Climate Cafe at The Brooklyn Public Library: Sat, Apr 19

• ❤️‍🩹 Wellness Healing & Climate Cafe with Earth Sessions: Sat, Apr 19

• 🎭 Flood Sensor Aunty at Travers Park: Sun, Apr 20

• 📈 Wallet Max Presents Planet Positive Talks: Mon, Apr 21

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Community Shoutouts

👩‍🔬 SOSV Biomanufacturing VC-Founder Matchup

As global demand accelerates for sustainable, high-performance, and planet-positive products, startups across health, food, energy, agriculture, beauty, and materials are answering the call—with biology as their engine. SOSV's VC-Founder biomanufacturing matchup event brings together the innovators and the investors driving that shift. Whether you’re refining enzyme pathways, developing novel bioreactors, reimagining cell therapies, or scaling biomanufacturing infrastructure—you’ll find aligned minds (and money) here. Free, virtual and open to all investors and founders in the space.

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Opportunities

🎨 Climate Studio Initiative: Due Apr. 15

Pratt Institute, in collaboration with Beam Center and Telos Learning, is proud to launch its new Climate Studio Initiative. Its mission: to expand climate literacy and promote climate justice through the creation of public art in the New York City area. We believe raising public awareness around climate issues will strengthen participation in the democratic process. In its inaugural year, the initiative will host the Climate Studio Residency 2025, bringing together artists, scientists, and educators with youth from New York City. With funds of $4,000 per resident, this call is open to all applicants with a demonstrated interest in climate literacy or climate justice who meet the application criteria.

🔋 Energy Storage Deployment Accelerator w/ The Clean Fight: Due Apr. 21

The Clean Fight is seeking high impact, battery and energy storage solutions that can help speed the clean energy transition in New York State. Program benefits include: up to $100k in grant funding per company, tailored business development with customer partners and developers, support from New York's leading energy storage experts NY-BEST, connections to scaling capital, and more. Applications close April 21, 2025. Get yours in early.

🦋 Ray of Hope: Due Apr. 25

Calling all nature-inspired startups! Join a diverse cohort of high-impact visionary leaders. Receive personalized support, access to funding, attend a Nature Retreat and more. Apply today and be part of a community driving positive change!

🌇 Urban Future Prize Competitio: Due Apr. 28

For the ninth consecutive year, the Urban Future Lab is proud to present the Urban Future Prize Competition, which identifies and supports top climatetech startups. Thanks to the generous support of MUFG Bank, Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas), and NYU Tandon School of Engineering, two winners will each receive a $50,000 cash prize and admission into the ACRE Incubator—New York’s longest-running and most successful climatetech program.

🔥 Verizon Disaster Resilience Prize: Due Jun. 13

The Prize seeks exceptional solutions that strengthen disaster resilience in the United States. The Verizon Disaster Resilience Prize has a particular interest in solutions that: Enhance early warning systems and disaster preparedness; Improve emergency response and resource coordination; Strengthen infrastructure and protect vulnerable communities; Support long-term recovery and community resilience after weather-related disasters.

⚡️ Google AI for Energy: Due Jun. 30

This program focuses on grid optimization, demand flexibility and energy solutions for customers, including utilities and commercial entities. By supporting advancements in areas such as interconnection queues and carbon-aware infrastructure, the Accelerator aims to drive innovation, sustainability, and reliability in the energy landscape.

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🌎 Climate Tech Cities and Streetlife Ventures Startup and Talent Platforms

Climate Tech Cities and Streetlife Ventures are launching new platforms to support climate founders, funders, and career transitioners! There is no shortage of great companies raising money for their groundbreaking ideas, great investors looking to support with capital, and great talent living the mantra that every job is a climate job. We can’t wait to hear from you!

• Climate startups looking to raise

• Climate talent looking to transition

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Upcoming Events

• 🌱 Hearst Sustainability Summit: Tue, Apr 22

• 🌍 School Leaders Meet on International Mother Earth Day 2025: Tue, Apr 22

• 🌱 Eco-Chic Creation: Jewelry Making Classes w/ Alzerina: Tue, Apr 22

• 🏙️ Timon McPhearson on Anthropocene Climate Risks and Resilience in Cities: Tue, Apr 22

• 🧑‍🌾 Earth Day Clean-Up & Gardening Event: Tue, Apr 22

• 💧 Future of the Planet: Tue, Apr 22

• 🦋 20th Anniversary Biomimicry Picnic: New York: Tue, Apr 22

• 🌍 Manhattan Climate Changemakers Hour of Action 🌎 Earth Day Edition: Tue, Apr 22

• 🎨 Earth Day at Arthouse: Terra Futura & The Power of Art for Change: Tue, Apr 22

• 👖 Citizens of Humanity & AGOLDE Earth Day Denim Panel: Tue, Apr 22

• 🍻 April Climate Tech Mixer: Tue, Apr 22

• 🌍 Earth Day Screening with CFF & WE ACT For Environmental Justice: Tue, Apr 22

• 🎨 Creative Climate Awards 2025 Earth Day Celebration - Inspiring Futures: Tue, Apr 22

• 😂 ApoHA-HAcalypse: Make Polluters Pay on Earth Day with Yellow Dot Studios: Tue, Apr 22

• ♻️ Rise + Align Breakfast Salon: Refill & Reuse - Reimagining Packaging for our Planet: Wed, Apr 23

• 🏞️ Indigenous Leadership Advocating for the Rights of Nature: Wed, Apr 23

• 🌿 4th Annual CAT Symposium: Wed, Apr 23

• ✨ Art as a Catalyst: Shaping Climate Action & Economic Change: Wed, Apr 23

• 🏢 I2SL GNY Local Law 97: What You Need to Know: Wed, Apr 23

This Week in Depth

🎭 Open Hours at the Creative Climate Awards 2025

When: Tue, Apr. 15 from 12:00 PM to 5:45 PM (EDT)

Where: 1 East 42nd Street, New York

The Creative Climate Awards (CCA) use art as a catalyst for climate action. This annual exhibition showcases visual and installation-based works that highlight community resilience, environmental justice, and our deep interconnection with nature.

🌃 Think Tech: Tools for Meeting Building Decarb Targets

When: Tue, Apr. 15 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: , New York

The 'Think Tech: Tools for Meeting Building Decarb Targets' event focuses on innovative tools and strategies for achieving decarbonization in the building sector. Featuring experts from various fields, it aims to enhance collaboration, analyze processes, and utilize data for reaching net-zero carbon emissions in NYC.

🌱 Greenhouse Gang

When: Tue, Apr. 15 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 520 Kingsland Avenue, Brooklyn

Greenhouse Gang invites volunteers to help expand a native nursery at Kingsland Wildflowers, focusing on local ecological restoration and hands-on horticultural activities. The event will occur every third Tuesday throughout the growing season, promoting community involvement in climate and nature initiatives.

🎥 Invisible Doctrine Screening + Community Gathering

When: Tue, Apr. 15 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)

Where: Impact Hub New York Metropolitan Area, New York

The 'Invisible Doctrine Screening + Community Gathering' is a free event hosted by the Protagoniste Network at Impact Hub New York. This informal gathering will feature a documentary that explores the transition from communitarianism to individualism and its implications on society, narrated by activist George Monbiot. Attendees can enjoy light snacks and beverages while engaging in a discussion after the screening of this timely film, which unveils the hidden influences of neoliberalism on our economy, politics, and environment.

🥂 SJC SpeakEASY Salon Series

When: Tue, Apr. 15 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (EDT)

Where: 472 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City

The SJC SpeakEASY Salon Series is a new community discussion platform aimed at engaging local stakeholders in critical conversations about transportation and climate change implications for Jersey City. The April meeting will specifically address how Jersey City's transportation infrastructure needs to adapt to climate change challenges.

☮️ Youth & Women for Peace and Dialogue

When: Wed, Apr. 16 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM (EDT)

Where: Consulate General of Pakistan New York, New York

The Youth & Women for Peace and Dialogue event, hosted at the Consulate General of Pakistan in New York, aims to empower young individuals and women to engage in discussions on sustainable development and social equity. Focusing on the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the forum addresses critical issues such as health, gender equality, and economic growth. The event promotes concrete actions and engagements among youth and stakeholders, intending to drive a greener and fairer world.

🇨🇳 The China Climate Conundrum

When: Wed, Apr. 16 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 40 Rector Street, New York

This event focuses on China's role in global climate governance, featuring discussions on international cooperation, adaptation, and resilience, with experts like Professor Cary Krosinsky and speakers from the Asia Society Policy Institute.

🧶 Innovation Meets Action: An earth month event

When: Wed, Apr. 16 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM (EDT)

Where: New York

Innovation Meets Action is a unique Earth Month event in New York, bringing together industry leaders from fashion, tech, and finance for engaging guided discussions rather than traditional panels. Participants will interact in small roundtables led by 'party captains,' focusing on collaborative opportunities within climate tech and sustainability. With a lineup that includes executives from Coach and Calvin Klein, this gathering emphasizes actionable insights into what is working in the industry and future pathways for growth.

🏙️ Built World & Industrial Tech Hangout | NYC

When: Wed, Apr. 16 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: New York

The Built World & Industrial Tech Hangout in NYC is a networking event designed for founders, investors, and professionals in the Built World and Industrial Tech sectors. Hosted by Rock Yard Ventures, Stackpoint, and NYC B2B, attendees can enjoy food and drinks while connecting with industry peers. This informal gathering encourages participation from those interested in innovating within traditional industries, although it is not specifically focused on climate tech.

🌐 2025 ECOSOC YOUTH FORUM

When: Thu, Apr. 17 from 12:30 AM to 5:00 AM (EDT)

Where: 40 Wall Street, New York

The 2025 ECOSOC Youth Forum, held at the Trump Building in New York, focuses on "Driving Youth-Led Innovation for Decent Work and Inclusive Economic Growth." This event gathers youth from around the globe to engage in discussions about empowering young leaders through science and social inclusion to achieve sustainable development. Key topics include innovative financing models and sharing best practices for creating impactful solutions.

🌍 Earth Day 2025 Festival

When: Thu, Apr. 17 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM (EDT)

Where: Union Square, New York

The Earth Day 2025 Festival at Union Square in New York City is a vibrant celebration of environmental activism featuring numerous non-profits, climate campaigns, and interactive workshops. Attendees can explore exhibits, enjoy live performances, and engage in kids' activities focused on sustainable living. With a strong focus on community involvement and environmental education, the festival aims to inspire year-round commitment to greener practices.

🌊 Youth Leadership: Ocean and Climate Action for the UN Ocean Decade

When: Thu, Apr. 17 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 777 United Nations Plaza, New York

This event highlights youth-led initiatives for ocean and climate action during the UN ECOSOC Youth Forum, featuring discussions on sustainable development, science education, and film screenings related to conservation efforts and youth empowerment.

🎨🌱 ClimART Cafe with The Human Impacts Institute

When: Thu, Apr. 17 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 1 East 42nd Street, New York, US

The ClimART Cafe, hosted by The Human Impacts Institute and Climate Cafe NYC, is a unique event at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York. It focuses on how art can facilitate conversations about climate change and mental health, particularly in relation to the theme of the 2025 Creative Climate Awards: "Inspiring Futures." Participants will experience thought-provoking art that promotes environmental conservation and fosters emotional connections to the climate crisis.

🌱 Sustainably Social Dinner: Connecting Startups, Investors, Executives

When: Thu, Apr. 17 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)

Where: Penthouse 45, New York

The Sustainably Social Dinner in NYC focuses on connecting startups, investors, and executives, emphasizing fundraising access for women-led startups in climate, finance, and technology. It features informal talks on 2025 fintech trends and sustainability initiatives, fostering an inclusive atmosphere for impactful discussions.

✨ Climate Rise: 2nd Session 2025

When: Thu, Apr. 17 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: Idealist.org, New York

The second Climate Rise session of 2025 in NYC invites diverse professionals to share their ideas and insights on climate action in an interactive format, featuring small group discussions and opportunities for collaborative problem-solving.

♻️ Transforming Urban Waste: Policy, Innovation, & the Path to Sustainability

When: Thu, Apr. 17 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 1161 Amsterdam Avenue,

The Transforming Urban Waste event, held at Columbia University's Italian Academy, focuses on innovative policy and technological approaches to urban waste management in New York City. Featuring a panel of experts, including former NYC Department of Sanitation Commissioner Edward Grayson, the event aims to foster discussions on effective solutions for waste management and sustainability. This free public event includes a reception and is designed to engage attendees with the challenges and strategies in addressing waste issues in a rapidly urbanizing environment.

🥕 plant-based supper club: how to organize and influence

When: Thu, Apr. 17 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 116 W Houston St, New York

This event is a plant-based supper club held in New York City, focusing on climate action and community engagement. Participants will enjoy a four-course meal made from upcycled ingredients while engaging in discussions about how to organize and influence for systemic climate change. The gathering promotes collective action and provides practical advocacy exercises, fostering connections among attendees and local representatives.

🌪️ Natural Disaster Preparedness Training

When: Thu, Apr. 17 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)

Where: Impact Hub New York Metropolitan Area, New York

The Natural Disaster Preparedness Training, organized by Climate Cafe NYC in collaboration with the NYC Department of Emergency Management, aims to equip community leaders with essential skills to prepare for natural disasters. This free workshop will focus on extreme weather events and other emergencies, promoting community safety and resilience. Attendees can also participate in a preliminary ClimART Cafe event to engage further with climate issues.

🏃‍♂️ Earth Day: Run GREEN 5K/10K/13.1 NYC

When: Sat, Apr. 19 from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM (EDT)

Where: Hudson River Trails, New York

The Earth Day Run in NYC promotes environmental awareness through a 5K/10K/13.1 run, with proceeds supporting local tree-planting efforts. Participants can join in-person or virtually, making it accessible for all.

🚴‍♂️ Earth Month Convergence Compost Bike Tour

When: Sat, Apr. 19 from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM (EDT)

Where: 25-30 Skillman Avenue, Long Island City

The Earth Month Convergence Compost Bike Tour is an engaging educational event taking place at Smiling Hogshead Ranch in Long Island City, NY. Participants will explore compost operations, engage in hands-on activities, and ride to key locations including Roosevelt Island and Socrates Sculpture Park. The tour encourages environmental awareness by promoting composting practices, showcasing local initiatives, and supporting community engagement in sustainability efforts.

♻️ Columbia Climate Tech Co-Founder Matching: Circularity

When: Sat, Apr. 19 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM (EDT)

Where: Columbia Startup Lab (CSL), New York

This event at Columbia Startup Lab in NYC focuses on connecting aspiring entrepreneurs passionate about sustainability and climate tech, particularly around the theme of Circularity. It features curated networking and co-founder matching rounds to foster the creation of climate-focused startups.

🥭 Mango x OneUpAction Earth Day Planting and Brunch - South Asians in Energy and Climate!

When: Sat, Apr. 19 from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM (EDT)

Where: Cooper Triangle, New York

Mango and OneUpAction are hosting an Earth Day event in Cooper Triangle, NYC, focused on planting and environmental stewardship. This intimate gathering encourages individuals passionate about energy and climate to participate in planting while fostering community engagement over brunch. Attendance is selective to ensure a meaningful experience, with a $15 deposit required to cover materials and encourage commitment.

🎨 ECOLOGICAL CITY - Art & Climate Solutions Workshop (PUPPET)

When: Sat, Apr. 19 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 638 East 6th Street, New York

The 'Ecological City: Art & Climate Solutions Workshop' in NYC invites participants to create visual art, puppets, and costumes that will be showcased in a procession for climate solutions, emphasizing community involvement and ecological sustainability initiatives.

☀️ Brooklyn SolarWorks Earth Day Celebration

When: Sat, Apr. 19 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 200 6th Street, Brooklyn

Join Brooklyn SolarWorks for an Earth Day Celebration featuring an e-waste donation drive, a plant swap, engaging talks on composting, and a chance to earn rewards for referring friends to solar solutions. Enjoy food, music, and community activities while learning about sustainability in NYC.

🎭 Flood Sensor Aunty at Snug Harbor

When: Sat, Apr. 19 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM (EDT)

Where: 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island

"Flood Sensor Aunty" is a unique play that combines humor with themes of community disaster prevention, focusing on climate change awareness and neighborly support. Attendees will enjoy free chai while engaging with emergency management resources as part of Snug Harbor's Earth Day Celebration.

☕️ Climate Cafe at The Brooklyn Public Library

When: Sat, Apr. 19 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn

The Climate Cafe at Brooklyn Public Library fosters a community dialogue on climate change, exploring local actions and technologies related to renewable energy, with a thematic focus on 'Renewable Energy: To be or not to be electric'. This event aims to empower participants to discuss their concerns and connect with initiatives that address climate anxiety and action.

❤️‍🩹 Wellness Healing & Climate Cafe with Earth Sessions

When: Sat, Apr. 19 from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM (EDT)

Where: Kula Yoga Project, Kings County

Earth Sessions presents a Wellness Healing & Climate Cafe event on April 19 in Brooklyn, featuring multi-sensory practices led by women of color practitioners, focusing on self-connection and community engagement in celebration of Earth Month.

🎭 Flood Sensor Aunty at Travers Park

When: Sun, Apr. 20 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 76-9 34th Avenue, Queens

Flood Sensor Aunty is a unique play that blends humor and climate awareness, focusing on community collaboration for disaster prevention and climate justice in Queens, NY. The event features free chai and resources aimed at empowering attendees to take action against climate change.

📈 Wallet Max Presents Planet Positive Talks

When: Mon, Apr. 21 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: New York

The Wallet Max Presents Planet Positive Talks event, held during New York Fintech Week, focuses on fostering collaboration among startups, corporate leaders, and investors in the fintech and climate tech sectors. Hosted by Bhuva Shakti, this panel discussion aims to enhance sustainable practices and provide networking opportunities for those interested in climate-positive innovations. With its free attendance and influential speakers, the event represents a significant platform for advocating impact entrepreneurship in NYC.

NY Climate Tech: Apr 8 - Apr 15

Creative climate awards, distributed energy, psychedelics for the planet, writing club, sustainability summit, China & climate, an unconference, and more upcoming events!

Hi all,

Here are our picks for the week:

• Tonight head to the opening night of the 🎨 Creative Climate Awards 2025

• Tomorrow nerd out on energy at the ⚡️ DERTF NYC Meetup or expand your worldview at 🔮 Psychedelics – Healing the Self, Community, & Natural World

• This weekend swing by the 📝 Climate Writing Club on Saturday and the 🌍 Columbia University Global Sustainability Summit, 2025 on Sunday

• Next week don’t miss the timely 🇨🇳 China Climate Conundrum panel on Wednesday and the 🌍 Climate Rise unconference on Thursday

Also our friends at The Clean Fight have a new accelerator going: get your apps in to the 🔋 Energy Storage Deployment Accelerator by Apr. 21!

PS. Are you heading to SF Climate Week? Check out Alec’s guide (and latest project) at PlanTheWeek—you can see who else is going, build a calendar, and filter by our hand-picked tags. This is an early beta, so feedback is always helpful!

As always, scroll down for the full list of events.

Cheers,

Alec, Sonam, and the Climate Tech Cities team

See the full guide at PlanTheWeek.com

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This Week’s Events

• 🌍 The Good Business that comes from Good Business Forum: Tue, Apr 8

• 💪 Manhattan Climate Changemakers Hour of Action: Tue, Apr 8

• 🎨 Creative Climate Awards 2025 Opening Night: Tue, Apr 8

• 🍏 Green Apple Trivia: Tue, Apr 8

• 🌱 Monthly Climate Science and Energy Engineering Dinner: Tue, Apr 8

• 📚 Online Info Session: Tue, Apr 8

• 📊 Urban Science Research Seminar: Cynthia Zeng: Wed, Apr 9

• 🏓 WPP: Want Ping Pong? A Happy Hour with Clean Creatives: Wed, Apr 9

• ☕️ Climate Cafe & Facilitator Training: Wed, Apr 9

• 🔮 Psychedelics – Healing the Self, Community, & Natural World: Wed, Apr 9

• ⚡️ DERTF NYC Meetup: Wed, Apr 9

• 🌍 Brooklyn Hour of Action: Wed, Apr 9

• 🌍 TTI NYC | A vision for tomorrow: Thu, Apr 10

• 🍽️ Food Rescue Social Series: Feed the Future: Thu, Apr 10

• 🍺 4WARD NYC Climate & Sustainability Networking Meetup: Thu, Apr 10

• 🦩 NYC Plover Project & Patagonia Evening Social - Protecting Endangered Shorebirds, A Night of Activism & Hope: Thu, Apr 10

• 🌿 The Environmental Future & Industrial Past of the Newtown Creek: Fri, Apr 11

• 🦸 Become a Climate Hero! (Climate Fresk - ENG & SPA): Fri, Apr 11

• 🌍 Sons que Curam: Indigenous Film & Conversation on Land, Legacy, and Climate: Fri, Apr 11

• 🎉 CEA/SEA 20th Anniversary - Alumni Gala Reception: Fri, Apr 11

• 📝 Climate Writing Club: Sat, Apr 12

• 🌱 GreenHouse: Sat, Apr 12

• 🎭 ECOLOGICAL CITY - Art & Climate Solutions Workshop (PUPPET): Sat, Apr 12

• 💧 WATER STORIES Immersive Art Exhibition @ BioBAT Art Space FREE Brooklyn: Sat, Apr 12

• 🏡 GreenHouse: Sat, Apr 12

• 🌍 Columbia University Global Sustainability Summit, 2025: Sun, Apr 13

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Community Shoutouts

👩‍🔬 SOSV Biomanufacturing VC-Founder Matchup

As global demand accelerates for sustainable, high-performance, and planet-positive products, startups across health, food, energy, agriculture, beauty, and materials are answering the call—with biology as their engine. SOSV's VC-Founder biomanufacturing matchup event brings together the innovators and the investors driving that shift. Whether you’re refining enzyme pathways, developing novel bioreactors, reimagining cell therapies, or scaling biomanufacturing infrastructure—you’ll find aligned minds (and money) here. Free, virtual and open to all investors and founders in the space.

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Opportunities

🌳 Cleantech Open Accelerator: Due Apr. 13

Cleantech Open is the world’s largest cleantech accelerator, providing entrepreneurs and corporate innovators the resources they need to launch and grow successful cleantech businesses. Our one-of-a-kind innovation ecosystem built over the last 19 years of programming spans key cleantech innovation hubs in the U.S., linking labs and universities, service providers, investors, corporations, governments, and other cleantech incubators and accelerators.

🎨 Climate Studio Initiative: Due Apr. 15

Pratt Institute, in collaboration with Beam Center and Telos Learning, is proud to launch its new Climate Studio Initiative. Its mission: to expand climate literacy and promote climate justice through the creation of public art in the New York City area. We believe raising public awareness around climate issues will strengthen participation in the democratic process. In its inaugural year, the initiative will host the Climate Studio Residency 2025, bringing together artists, scientists, and educators with youth from New York City. With funds of $4,000 per resident, this call is open to all applicants with a demonstrated interest in climate literacy or climate justice who meet the application criteria.

🔋 Energy Storage Deployment Accelerator w/ The Clean Fight: Due Apr. 21

The Clean Fight is seeking high impact, battery and energy storage solutions that can help speed the clean energy transition in New York State. Program benefits include: up to $100k in grant funding per company, tailored business development with customer partners and developers, support from New York's leading energy storage experts NY-BEST, connections to scaling capital, and more. Applications close April 21, 2025. Get yours in early.

🦋 Ray of Hope: Due Apr. 25

Calling all nature-inspired startups! Join a diverse cohort of high-impact visionary leaders. Receive personalized support, access to funding, attend a Nature Retreat and more. Apply today and be part of a community driving positive change!

🌇 Urban Future Prize Competition: Due Apr. 28

For the ninth consecutive year, the Urban Future Lab is proud to present the Urban Future Prize Competition, which identifies and supports top climatetech startups. Thanks to the generous support of MUFG Bank, Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas), and NYU Tandon School of Engineering, two winners will each receive a $50,000 cash prize and admission into the ACRE Incubator—New York’s longest-running and most successful climatetech program.

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🌎 Climate Tech Cities and Streetlife Ventures Startup and Talent Platforms

Climate Tech Cities and Streetlife Ventures are launching new platforms to support climate founders, funders, and career transitioners! There is no shortage of great companies raising money for their groundbreaking ideas, great investors looking to support with capital, and great talent living the mantra that every job is a climate job. We can’t wait to hear from you!

• Climate startups looking to raise

• Climate talent looking to transition

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Upcoming Events

• 🌃 Think Tech: Tools for Meeting Building Decarb Targets: Tue, Apr 15

• 🌱 Greenhouse Gang: Tue, Apr 15

• 🥂 NEW - SJC SpeakEASY Salon Series: Tue, Apr 15

• 🇨🇳 The China Climate Conundrum: Wed, Apr 16

• 🏙️ Built World & Industrial Tech Hangout | NYC: Wed, Apr 16

• 🌍 2025 ECOSOC YOUTH FORUM: Thu, Apr 17

• 🌊 Youth Leadership: Ocean and Climate Action for the UN Ocean Decade: Thu, Apr 17

• 🎨 ClimART Cafe with The Human Impacts Institute: Thu, Apr 17

• 🌱 Sustainably Social Dinner: Connecting Startups, Investors, Executives: Thu, Apr 17

• 🌍 Climate Rise: 2nd Session 2025: Thu, Apr 17

• 🌱 plant-based supper club: how to organize and influence: Thu, Apr 17

• 🌪️ Natural Disaster Preparedness Training: Thu, Apr 17

• 🏃‍♂️ Earth Day: Run GREEN 5K/10K/13.1 NYC: Sat, Apr 19

• 🚴‍♂️ Earth Month Convergence Compost Bike Tour: Sat, Apr 19

• ♻️ Columbia Climate Tech Co-Founder Matching: Circularity: Sat, Apr 19

• 🌍 Brooklyn SolarWorks Earth Day Celebration: Sat, Apr 19

• 🌧️🎭 Flood Sensor Aunty at Snug Harbor: Sat, Apr 19

• 🌱 Climate Cafe at The Brooklyn Public Library: Sat, Apr 19

• 🌍 Wellness Healing & Climate Cafe with Earth Sessions: Sat, Apr 19

• 🌧️ Flood Sensor Aunty at Travers Park: Sun, Apr 20

• 🔗 SOSV’s Biomanufacturing VC-Founder Matchup: Sun, Apr 20

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This Week in Depth

🌍 The Good Business that comes from Good Business Research Forum

When: Tue, Apr. 8 from 1:15 PM to 6:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 150 West 62nd Street, New York

The Good Business Forum at Fordham University focuses on the intersection of responsible business practices and sustainability, encouraging business leaders to leverage innovation for impactful change in a sustainable future.

💪 Manhattan Climate Changemakers Hour of Action

When: Tue, Apr. 8 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (EDT)

Where: Pier 57, New York

The Manhattan Climate Changemakers Hour of Action invites participants to engage in climate advocacy activities at Pier 57, including letter writing and meetings with local officials, fostering community participation in climate solutions.

🎨 Creative Climate Awards 2025 Opening Night

When: Tue, Apr. 8 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 1 East 42nd Street, New York

The Creative Climate Awards 2025 Opening Night celebrates the intersection of art, culture, and climate through an exhibition and performances, aimed at envisioning future solutions to climate challenges. Hosted by the Human Impacts Institute, it will feature live music and networking opportunities at TECO in New York City.

🍏 Green Apple Trivia

When: Tue, Apr. 8 from 7:00 PM to 9:15 PM (EDT)

Where: 659 9th Avenue, New York

Green Apple Trivia invites trivia and sustainability enthusiasts to compete in a fun-filled event at Mercury Bar West, featuring a vegan menu and happy hour specials. The event encourages collaboration as newcomers can join teams.

🌱 Monthly Climate Science and Energy Engineering Dinner

When: Tue, Apr. 8 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 402 West 34th Street, New York

This monthly dinner focuses on discussions around climate science and energy engineering, inviting participants to engage in debates over climate skepticism and explore the challenges of decarbonizing the economy. Set in a casual dining environment, the event encourages technical knowledge and effective dialogue among attendees.

📚 Online Info Session

When: Tue, Apr. 8 from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)

Where: ,

The Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability will host an online information session for prospective students interested in their MBA in Sustainability and Center for Environmental Policy programs. Attendees will receive valuable insights from Director Eban Goodstein and the admissions team about program offerings, alumni success stories, and important admissions details. Moreover, those participating in the webinar can benefit from a $65 application fee waiver, making this a unique opportunity for anyone considering graduate education focused on sustainability.

📊 Urban Science Research Seminar: Cynthia Zeng

When: Wed, Apr. 9 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 370 Jay Street, Brooklyn

This seminar by Dr. Cynthia Zeng at NYU examines how machine learning can enhance climate adaptation and risk management related to natural disasters, making it highly relevant to stakeholders in climate tech.

🏓 WPP: Want Ping Pong? A Happy Hour with Clean Creatives

When: Wed, Apr. 9 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (EDT)

Where: Clinton Hall, New York

The WPP: Want Ping Pong? event is hosted by Clean Creatives at Clinton Hall in New York City on April 9, 2025. This happy hour offers an informal setting to discuss critical topics such as Return to Office (RTO) policies, fossil fuels, and the corporate climate responsibility while enjoying complimentary drinks and snacks. The event aims to foster community among PR and ad professionals committed to creating a sustainable future.

☕️ Climate Cafe & Facilitator Training

When: Wed, Apr. 9 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 110 Schermerhorn St, Kings County

This training equips participants to become Climate Cafe facilitators, focusing on building community resilience against climate injustice through local support and leadership. Participants will engage in role-plays and learn best practices for nurturing climate discussion spaces.

🌱 Psychedelics – Healing the Self, Community, & Natural World

When: Wed, Apr. 9 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM (EDT)

Where: 110 East 25th Street, New York

This event titled "Psychedelics – Healing the Self, Community, & Natural World" explores the intersection of mental health and climate action. Taking place at Neue House in New York, attendees will engage with pioneers and activists to discuss how to expand healing practices beyond individuals and communities to include the natural world. The event aims to inspire collective stewardship and action, making it a unique platform for fostering a sense of interconnectedness while addressing urgent environmental issues.

⚡️ DERTF NYC Meetup

When: Wed, Apr. 9 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)

Where: David Energy Systems, New York

The DERTF NYC Meetup is a monthly gathering for individuals involved in distributed energy resources (DER) and climate technology, promoting networking and collaboration among energy professionals in New York City.

🌍 Brooklyn Hour of Action

When: Wed, Apr. 9 from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)

Where: Threes Brewing Gowanus, Kings County

The Brooklyn Hour of Action is a weekly gathering at Threes Brewing in Brooklyn focusing on climate advocacy and solutions, encouraging community members to engage in political action in a supportive environment.

🌍 TTI NYC | A vision for tomorrow

When: Thu, Apr. 10 from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM (EDT)

Where: , New York

The TTI NYC event, hosted by Top Tier Impact in collaboration with Arcadia and NeueHouse, is a pivotal Earth Month gathering focused on sustainability and circular design. Attendees will experience a keynote from Valentino Vettori, an immersive film preview, and engage in roundtable discussions centered around impact investing. The event offers networking opportunities, making it a significant platform for dialogue on shaping a sustainable future in New York City.

🍽️ Food Rescue Social Series: Feed the Future

When: Thu, Apr. 10 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (EDT)

Where: 25 Broadway, New York

Join Rescuing Leftover Cuisine for a Networking Night aimed at tackling food waste and promoting food security, featuring discussions on solutions and sustainable practices in New York City.

🍺 4WARD NYC Climate & Sustainability Networking Meetup

When: Thu, Apr. 10 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 310 Bowery, New York

This monthly networking meetup focuses on connecting individuals passionate about climate solutions using technology and innovation, providing a platform for collaboration and resource sharing in New York City.

🦩 NYC Plover Project & Patagonia Evening Social - Protecting Endangered Shorebirds, A Night of Activism & Hope

When: Thu, Apr. 10 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)

Where: Patagonia, Kings County

The NYC Plover Project & Patagonia Evening Social focuses on activism for New York's endangered Piping Plover, highlighting the ongoing conservation efforts and challenges faced by this shorebird. Attendees will learn about the Endangered Species Act and discover ways to contribute to the protection of this bird species. The event includes food, drinks, and Patagonia product giveaways, making it a fun and engaging evening for environmental enthusiasts.

🌿 The Environmental Future and Industrial Past of the Newtown Creek

When: Fri, Apr. 11 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 300 Jay Street, Brooklyn

This event, titled "The Environmental Future and Industrial Past of the Newtown Creek," will take place in Brooklyn at the New York City College of Technology. It focuses on integrating discussions around climate impact and the history of industrialization in the area, making it particularly relevant to those interested in climate tech innovations and urban environmental issues. Attendees will enjoy complimentary breakfast before the discussions commence in a convenient downtown location accessible via public transport.

🦸 Become a Climate Hero! (Climate Fresk - ENG & SPA)

When: Fri, Apr. 11 from 5:45 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 75 9th Avenue, New York

Join this interactive workshop at Chelsea Market to explore the causes and effects of climate change while enjoying dinner prepared by refugee chefs. It celebrates the International Day of Climate Games and aims to empower participants to take action against climate change.

🌍 Sons que Curam: Indigenous Film & Conversation on Land, Legacy, and Climate

When: Fri, Apr. 11 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (EDT)

Where: 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn

Sons que Curam is a unique film screening and discussion event at the Brooklyn Museum, spotlighting Indigenous perspectives on land rights and climate issues. Directed by Indigenous activist Shirley Krenak, the film captures the impact of the 2015 Doce River mining disaster. This event, part of Earth Month programming, features an intergenerational dialogue on cultural legacies and environmental stewardship, making it a significant platform for Indigenous voices related to climate action.

🎉 CEA/SEA 20th Anniversary - Alumni Gala Reception

When: Fri, Apr. 11 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 821 1st Avenue, New York

The CEA/SEA 20th Anniversary - Alumni Gala Reception will celebrate two decades of the Columbia Energy Association with an evening of networking, refreshments, and mingling among energy professionals at the Turkish Consulate General in New York.

📝 Climate Writing Club

When: Sat, Apr. 12 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM (EDT)

Where: Silvana, New York

The Climate Writing Club is a free event in NYC that encourages participants to explore climate and sustainability topics through various writing formats, fostering creativity and community engagement.

🌱 GreenHouse

When: Sat, Apr. 12 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 447 Central Avenue, Brooklyn

GreenHouse is an immersive experience hosted by the Botanical Cities Campaign, taking place in Brooklyn, NY. The event aims to foster connections with nature through a plant swap, engaging discussions on sustainability, and a second-hand clothing sale, all set to uplifting music by guest DJs. Participants are encouraged to embrace sustainability in their everyday lives while enjoying an atmosphere that celebrates community and environmental consciousness.

🎭 ECOLOGICAL CITY - Art & Climate Solutions Workshop (PUPPET)

When: Sat, Apr. 12 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 638 East 6th Street, New York

The 'Ecological City: Art & Climate Solutions Workshop' in NYC invites participants to create visual art, puppets, and costumes that will be showcased in a procession for climate solutions, emphasizing community involvement and ecological sustainability initiatives.

💧 WATER STORIES Immersive Art Exhibition @ BioBAT Art Space FREE Brooklyn

When: Sat, Apr. 12 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 140 58th Street - Building A - Ground Level - Waterfront entrace, Brooklyn

The 'Water Stories' exhibition at BioBAT Art Space invites visitors to engage with the ecological and cultural significance of water through immersive installations and interactive artworks, fostering dialogue about local and global water issues.

🏡 GreenHouse

When: Sat, Apr. 12 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM (EDT)

Where: Caffeine Underground, Kings County

GreenHouse is an immersive community event focused on sustainability and connection, featuring a plant swap, engaging discussions on climate action, and a second-hand clothing sale, all within a vibrant atmosphere of music and creativity.

🌍 Columbia University Global Sustainability Summit, 2025

When: Sun, Apr. 13 from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (EDT)

Where: 535 W. 116th St., New York

The Columbia University Global Sustainability Summit will gather leaders across various sectors to address global sustainable development challenges while featuring a special awards ceremony for young leaders. Topics will include energy innovations, advanced manufacturing, and international cooperation, complemented by networking opportunities.

🌍 2025 Columbia University Global Sustainability Summit

When: Sun, Apr. 13 from 9:30 PM to 10:00 PM (EDT)

Where: Low Memorial Library, New York

The 2025 Columbia University Global Sustainability Summit will take place at the historic Low Memorial Library in New York City. Organized by Alpha Centauri, the event aims to bring together sustainability enthusiasts and innovators for an evening of networking, inspiration, and knowledge sharing. Attendees can expect engaging discussions and the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals committed to advancing sustainability efforts.