NY Climate Tech: Aug 5 - Aug 11
Stay cool with climate drinks on hand, Harlem Week, and volunteering building oyster beds and urban farms!
Hi friends,
We hope you’re all keeping cool out there!
Many in the climate community are gearing up for next month’s NY Climate Week - if you’re organizing something, a reminder to submit to our curated guide! We will post our full rundown of all 600+ events in mid August and want to make sure we’ve got you covered for the big bonanza!
In the meantime, here are our picks for the week:
Today head to 🍻 Net Impact NYC's Summer Social Hour! or the 🏗️ NYC Young VCs in Critical Tech Meetup to share great ideas and keep cool with an iced lemonade.
Tomorrow head uptown to Harlem Week 2025 and join community leaders for 🗽 Climate and Environmental Justice: New York City’s Plans and Outcomes
Spend the weekend outdoors with 🌊 Volunteering Untapped NYC: Billion Oyster Project and 🌱 Volunteering Untapped NYC: Battery Urban Farm - no better way to show your love for the city!
And feeling like you want to stay cozy and write up? Wind down with 🖊️ Climate Writing Club.
As Always,
— Alec, Sonam, and the Climate Tech Cities team
This Week's Events
🍻 Net Impact NYC's Summer Social Hour!: Tue, Aug 5
🏗️ NYC Young VCs in Critical Tech Meetup: Tue, Aug 5
🖤 SIP. STYLE SHOP: Wed, Aug 6
🫖 🫖 Tea Talk: Solarpunk: Wed, Aug 6
🌍 Brooklyn Hour of Action: Wed, Aug 6
🗽 Climate and Environmental Justice: New York City’s Plans and Outcomes: Wed, Aug 6
👩💼 Change the Narrative’s Leading Ladies Annual Networking Gala: Thu, Aug 7
🌱 Special Speaker Event with Akhil Jalan, "Alt Proteins in 2025, Where Do We Go From Here?": Thu, Aug 7
🌳 Riverside Park Conservancy: Advocacy Club: Fri, Aug 8
🌊 Volunteering Untapped NYC: Billion Oyster Project (August Event): Sat, Aug 9
🚫 No Trump Pipelines in NY!: Sat, Aug 9
🖊️ Climate Writing Club: Sat, Aug 9
♻️ Imaginarium Reclaimed: An Upcycle Fair!: Sat, Aug 9
🌱 Volunteering Untapped NYC: Battery Urban Farm (August Event): Sat, Aug 9
✍️ World Building Climate Writing Workshop: Sun, Aug 10
🌱 Sustainability conference: Mon, Aug 11
🌎 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!
Opportunities
💧 Environmental Tech Lab: Due Aug. 8
Applications are open for the 2025 Environmental Tech Lab, a public-private initiative between the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Partnership Fund for New York City to test new technologies to help solve pressing challenges facing the city’s water and wastewater network. This year’s challenges focus on: (1) Operations Optimization & Analytics: How can DEP enhance climate resiliency goals including carbon reduction actions, noise/air/water compliance initiatives, flooding mitigations, and water conservation strategies? (2) Emergency Response & Security: How might we enhance DEP’s response to storms, site emergencies, and infrastructure security risks? Early- and growth-stage tech companies with a relevant solution to one of the Lab’s two challenges can learn more and apply here. Applications close August 8, 2025.
🌿 Klarna’s AI for Climate Resilience Program: Due Aug. 31
The AI for Climate Resilience Program is a new initiative by Klarna that aims to support pioneering projects that leverage artificial intelligence for climate adaptation in underserved, climate-vulnerable regions. The program will back projects that help local communities adapt to a changing climate and build long-term resilience. This includes for example strengthening food security, enhancing health systems, and building coastal resilience in regions that are particularly vulnerable to climate impacts. Grants of up to $300,000 will be awarded to selected projects, alongside an opportunity to get access to a support network of mentors, training and community of practice.
Upcoming Events
🌍 Powering Purpose: A Social Impact Mixer by Climate Cardinals x monday.com: Tue, Aug 12
🌍 Manhattan Climate Changemakers Hour of Action: Tue, Aug 12
🌱 Sustainability Management Final Capstone Briefings: Summer 2025: Tue, Aug 12
🌍 Monthly Climate Science and Energy Engineering Dinner: Tue, Aug 12
🍏 Green Apple Trivia: Tue, Aug 12
⚡ DERTF NYC Meetup: Wed, Aug 13
🌿 TIDALS Summer Fellowship Presentations: Wed, Aug 13
🌍 Brooklyn Hour of Action: Wed, Aug 13
🌾 Farm Community Volunteer Days 2025: Thu, Aug 14
🌎 Environmental Justice in Action: Thu, Aug 14
👗 Sustainable Fashion Panel + Clothing Swap 👗🌎: Fri, Aug 15
🌳 Book Talk & Nature Walk w/ Ryan F. Mandelbaum: Wild NYC: Fri, Aug 15
♻️ Gotham Gators Volunteer: Sure We Can: Sat, Aug 16
🍄 Papermaking with Fungi: Sat, Aug 16
🏊♀️ Climate Cafe NYC Pool Party + Brunch (Members Only): Sun, Aug 17
🧵 Warp & Weft: Not Our Oceans!: Mon, Aug 18
🌿 Greenhouse Gang: Tue, Aug 19
🌱 NYC F-List Workshop and Happy Hour: Tue, Aug 19
🌿 Urban Waterways & Green Infrastructure Tour with the Newtown Creek Alliance: Wed, Aug 20
🚤 Coastal Resiliency Boat Tour: Wed, Aug 20
🌱 AEG New York 25Q3 Stakeholder Dinner: Wed, Aug 20
🌍 Stifel Venture Banking: Climate Tech Investors Dinner NYC: Wed, Aug 20
⚡ AEG New York 25Q3 Stakeholder Challenge: Energy Efficiency + Grid Optimization: Thu, Aug 21
🌿 4WARD NYC Climate & Sustainability Networking Meetup: Thu, Aug 21
🌱 Nuture your Nature with Plant Man P at Teak New York: Sat, Aug 23
🌍 FOAK Climate Hackathon: Sat, Aug 23
🌱 "Where We Grow" - An Open Art Garden Studio: Sat, Aug 23
🌵 Cactus to Leather: Learn Sustainable Materials with Nopal: Sat, Aug 23
🌱 Intro to Bioplastics: Stained Glass Panels: Sun, Aug 24
🌍 August Climate Tech Mixer: Tue, Aug 26
🌱 Climate Walk and Urban Agriculture Tour: Battery Urban Farm: Tue, Aug 26
🍻 August 2025 Newark Green Drinks: Thu, Aug 28
📝 Climate Writing Club: Sat, Aug 30
This Week's Events in Detail
🍻 Net Impact NYC's Summer Social Hour!
When: Tue, Aug. 5 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)
Where: 1150 Broadway, New York
Net Impact NYC's Summer Social Hour is an engaging networking event designed for individuals in the sustainability and social impact sectors. Set at the picturesque 230 Fifth Avenue Rooftop Bar, attendees will enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with drinks and snacks, fostering meaningful conversations and connections. Open to all, from seasoned professionals to newcomers, this event celebrates collaboration within the climate tech community in New York City.
🏗️ NYC Young VCs in Critical Tech Meetup
When: Tue, Aug. 5 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)
Where: New York
The NYC Young VCs in Critical Tech Meetup offers early-career venture capitalists and investors an opportunity to network and discuss innovations in the energy, industrials, and climate sectors. Organized by Montauk Climate, Rock Yard Ventures, and Newlab, this casual happy hour fosters connections among those focused on critical technologies. Taking place on August 5th in New York City, this event highlights key players in the evolution of the Electron Economy and sustainable ventures.
🖤 SIP. STYLE SHOP
When: Wed, Aug. 6 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)
Where: 12 East 41st Street, New York
SIP. STYLE SHOP is an exclusive fashion event in New York City featuring two Black-owned sustainable luxury brands, Joanne Vernay and Chuks Collins. Taking place at Berkeley College, the event offers a unique shopping experience coupled with a toast and a showcase of runway-worthy styles. This celebration of sustainability in fashion aims to connect the community while promoting eco-friendly luxury design.
🫖 🫖 Tea Talk: Solarpunk
When: Wed, Aug. 6 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)
Where: Brooklyn
The Tea Talk series presents this month's discussion on Solarpunk, a movement focused on envisioning an environmentally sustainable future. Attendees will gather in Kings County, New York, to engage in thought-provoking conversations over herbal tea, exploring how solarpunk values can be integrated into daily life. Participants are encouraged to share their visions of hope for the future, while also enjoying light snacks and reading materials related to the theme.
🌍 Brooklyn Hour of Action
When: Wed, Aug. 6 from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)
Where: Threes Brewing Gowanus, Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Hour of Action is a weekly gathering at Threes Brewing in Brooklyn, focusing on community-driven climate advocacy every Wednesday at 8pm. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops and collaborate on meaningful climate actions in an inclusive and supportive environment. The event is free, fostering engagement for both newcomers and experienced advocates, and showcases the local commitment to science-based climate solutions.
🗽 Climate and Environmental Justice: New York City’s Plans and Outcomes
When: Wed, Aug. 6 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)
Where: Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Harlem State Office Building, New York
The growing risks of rising heat, more intense storms, and a history of environmental injustice continue to generate disproportionate climate impacts in communities like Harlem. You are invited to join on, as part of Harlem Week 2025 to discuss what government is doing to address these risks, how community organizations and local business leaders can influence policy, and the role of the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and the Columbia Climate School in supporting and empowering its neighbors to address our climate crisis. Keynote address by Peggy Shephard, Co-Founder of WE ACT for Environmental Justice.
👩💼 Change the Narrative’s Leading Ladies Annual Networking Gala
When: Thu, Aug. 7 from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (EDT)
Where: Newark
The CTN Leading Ladies Annual Networking Gala is a prime event in Newark, NJ, aimed at empowering women leaders through connection and conversation. It features a daytime summit with workshops and a keynote address, followed by an evening gala celebrating women's achievements and fostering partnerships. This event highlights women-led initiatives and encourages collaboration within professional spaces.
🌱 Special Speaker Event with Akhil Jalan, "Alt Proteins in 2025, Where Do We Go From Here?"
When: Thu, Aug. 7 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)
Where: Juke Bar, New York
On August 7th at Juke Bar in New York, Akhil Jalan, a leading computer scientist in alternative protein development, will share his insights on the future of the industry. His work encompasses sensory prediction models for plant-based meats, multi-omics analyses for cultivated meat scaling, and bioprocess control algorithms. This event provides an opportunity to learn about innovative solutions aimed at reducing factory farming and minimizing environmental impacts.
🌳 Riverside Park Conservancy: Advocacy Club
When: Fri, Aug. 8 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (EDT)
Where: West 108th Street, New York
The Riverside Park Conservancy is launching its Advocacy Club, inviting community members to engage in monthly meetings at the Peter Jay Sharp Volunteer House in New York City. This new initiative aims to promote sustainability and advocate for the needs of Riverside Park and city parks through updates and resources provided by the Sustainability team. The first gathering will take place on June 13th, with subsequent meetings scheduled every second Friday of the month.
🌊 Volunteering Untapped NYC: Billion Oyster Project
When: Sat, Aug. 9 from 9:15 AM to 3:15 PM (EDT)
Where: Governors Island, New York
Volunteering Untapped NYC is organizing a volunteer event to assist the Billion Oyster Project in restoring oyster reefs in New York Harbor. This hands-on activity involves tasks like shoveling and mixing cement and takes place on Governors Island, with free ferry transportation from Manhattan. Participants will not only contribute to an important ecological project but also have the opportunity to socialize post-event at Taco Vista.
🚫 No Trump Pipelines in NY!
When: Sat, Aug. 9 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EDT)
Where: Chambers Street, New York
The "No Trump Pipelines in NY!" event is a rally aimed at urging Governor Kathy Hochul to reject the proposed fracked gas pipelines pushed by Donald Trump. Set for August 9, 2025, in City Hall Park, this family-friendly march emphasizes the community's demand for cleaner energy solutions and adherence to New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Activists will march across the Brooklyn Bridge to Cadman Plaza Park, sending a message against fossil fuel projects that threaten air and water quality.
🖊️ Climate Writing Club
When: Sat, Aug. 9 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM (EDT)
Where: Silvana, New York
The Climate Writing Club is a unique gathering for New Yorkers focused on exploring climate and sustainability themes through writing. Held at Silvana, participants engage in various writing forms, from fiction to academic papers, encouraging a community of creative expression around environmental topics. The event features structured writing sessions, community reflections, and opportunities for local cafe support, fostering a collaborative atmosphere for climate discussion and creativity.
♻️ Imaginarium Reclaimed: An Upcycle Fair!
When: Sat, Aug. 9 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM (EDT)
Where: The Climate Imaginarium, New York
The Imaginarium Reclaimed: An Upcycle Fair at the Climate Imaginarium in New York aims to raise awareness about waste reduction and sustainable practices by showcasing artists, craftspeople, and local vendors dedicated to repurposing goods. This free event features live music, poetry, and educational opportunities focused on sustainable alternatives to fast fashion. It offers a community space for engagement and learning about eco-conscious living.
🌱 Volunteering Untapped NYC: Battery Urban Farm
When: Sat, Aug. 9 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (EDT)
Where: State Street & Battery Place, New York
This volunteer event in New York City, hosted by Volunteering Untapped NYC, focuses on environmental stewardship through a park clean-up in partnership with Battery Urban Farms, an educational farm promoting sustainable practices. It's scheduled for August 9, 2025, and includes a social gathering at Sixpoint Brewery afterwards, providing an opportunity for volunteers to connect and unwind. The event is free and emphasizes community engagement and outdoor activity, making it unique in blending volunteering with local ecological initiatives.
✍️ World Building Climate Writing Workshop
When: Sun, Aug. 10 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EDT)
Where: The Climate Imaginarium, New York
The World Building Climate Writing Workshop invites participants to explore their creativity by crafting flash fiction stories that envision alternative futures in the face of the climate crisis. Hosted at The Climate Imaginarium in New York City, this free workshop utilizes interactive prompts from the NYC Climate Writers Collective to inspire narratives of hope and resilience. Open to all levels of writers, it aims to empower individuals to reimagine a sustainable future through the art of storytelling.
🌱 Sustainability conference
When: Mon, Aug. 11 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EDT)
Where: 776 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn
The Sustainability Conference at McCarren Park in Brooklyn, NY, offers a dynamic platform for individuals interested in eco-friendly practices. Attendees will benefit from inspiring talks, engaging workshops, and valuable networking opportunities with industry experts. This event aims to empower participants to adopt sustainable lifestyles, covering topics such as renewable energy and zero waste living, fostering a collective effort towards a sustainable future.