NY Climate Tech: Feb 24 - Mar 3
Climate resilience, Maritime Tech, Industrial Hangouts, Hours of Action, and dozens of upcoming events
Hi all,
We’re finally thawing out, and events are picking up! We have a ton happening this week, and even more on the horizon. While we have our picks below, here are a few to have on your radar for March:
Join Urban Future Lab and Innovate UK for the Climatetech Innovation Across Markets Showcase on Thursday, March 6th
Also next Thursday, talk and learn at the next ✨ Climate Rise Unconference
Head to the 24th annual Wall Street Green Summit at the Cornell Club on Tuesday, March 18th and Wednesday, March 19th.
Here are our picks for the week:
Tech
Today, hear about expanded perspectives on climate action at 🌇 Building Climate Resilience in NYC: Innovation, Action & Adaptation
Wednesday, swing by New Lab for the ⚓️ Atlantic Maritime Tech Conference:
Friday, head to NoHo for the 🦾 Industrial and Climate Tech Hangout
Advocacy
Tuesday, join the ⚖️ CUNY CLIMATE JUSTICE SUMMIT and follow it up with the ⏰ Manhattan Climate Changemakers Hour of Action at Pier 57
Wednesday, go ✊ Flyering with NY Renews and close out at Threes Brewing for the ⏱️ Brooklyn Hour of Action
Alec, Sonam, and the Climate Tech Cities team
This Week’s Events
📊 Global Data Dive Showcase: Mon, Feb 24
📷 Photography Open House: Climate, Gender, and Caste in South Asia: Mon, Feb 24
♻️ Sustainable Fashion: Reshaping an Industry with Net Impact: Mon, Feb 24
🌇 Building Climate Resilience in NYC: Innovation, Action & Adaptation: Mon, Feb 24
⚖️ CUNY CLIMATE JUSTICE SUMMIT: Tue, Feb 25
🌍 Humility, The Scientific Method, and Climate Change: Tue, Feb 25
🍻 Ecosystem Builders & Leaders in Impact: Happy Hour: Tue, Feb 25
🤝 SolSearch & WRISE NYC Negotiation Workshop: Tue, Feb 25
⏰ Manhattan Climate Changemakers Hour of Action: Tue, Feb 25
⚓️ Atlantic Maritime Tech Conference: Wed, Feb 26
🧑🌾 Urban Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Program (Urban CAMP): Wed, Feb 26
✊ Flyering for NY Renews Week of Action | February 2025: Wed, Feb 26
☕️ Climate Cafe, Zines & Folk Jam: Wed, Feb 26
🔧 103rd NY Hardware Meetup // MedTech: Wed, Feb 26
⏱️ Brooklyn Hour of Action: Wed, Feb 26
🎓 Spring 2025 LEAP Research Updates: CHRISTINA TORRES / JOSEPH KO: Thu, Feb 27
👩🔬 I2SL GNY: Does Your Lab Building Measure Up? The New I2SL Labs2Zero Program to Decarbonize Labs: Thu, Feb 27
📚 Drifting Symmetries by Marion Weiss & Michael Manfredi with Justin Davidson: Thu, Feb 27
🌳 Coolest Block in the Lower East Side Town Hall Kick-off Event: Thu, Feb 27
🌱 All Ivy Environmental and Sustainable Development Career Fair: Fri, Feb 28
🦾 Industrial and Climate Tech Hangout | NoHo: Fri, Feb 28
🏠 Affordable Housing Training: Sat, Mar 1
🎨 ECOLOGICAL CITY - Art & Climate Solutions Workshop (COSTUME): Sat, Mar 1
🌳 Street Tree Care w / 135 Ocean Parkway: Sat, Mar 1
👁️ SITE: See and Be Seen: Sat, Mar 1
🎭 Celebrating Climate Theatre in NYC: Sat, Mar 1
✨ Climate Cafe & Somatic Movement Workshop: Sat, Mar 1
☀️ Fractal Rooftop Garden Build Party (Part 1. Gathering of People & Supplies): Sun, Mar 2
🎙️ FERN Talks & Eats NYC 2025 - A BUZZKILL Podcast Celebration: Mon, Mar 3
🎬 The Memory of Darkness, Light, and Ice: Screening and Discussion: Mon, Mar 3
Community Shoutouts
📈 Wall Street Green Conference: March 18-19
2025 Wall Street Green Summit is our 24th annual event and one of the longest running and most comprehensive sustainable finance events in the world and will be held in New York City at the Cornell Club March 18th and March 19th 2025. Learn from 40 ClimateTech experts on solutions to climate change.
🌊 2025 Waterfront Conference: May 13
The 2025 Waterfront Conference comes at a pivotal moment, exploring a shifting political landscape, evolving funding challenges, and transformative policy changes. With a new administration reshaping federal priorities, the event is an unparalleled opportunity to influence critical conversations and advance solutions to define the future of climate resilience, waterfronts, and coastlines.
Opportunities
🌎 International Landing Pad Network: Due Mar. 26
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) launched a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the International Landing Pad Network, a program that will support growth-stage international companies in their expansion to New York City. This RFP is seeking program operators with expertise in identifying and scaling growing companies to operate the inaugural cohorts of the International Landing Pad Network. The RFP is due on or by Wednesday, March 26, 2025. To learn more about the program and ask questions, we invite you to join our informational webinar on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 10:00AM ET. Download the RFP and register for the webinar today!
💨 Offshore Wind Innovation Hub Innovator Call: Due Mar. 21
The Offshore Wind Innovation Hub (OWIH) Accelerator in New York City is a world-class accelerator program open to global offshore wind innovators. Building on a strong two-year track record, this six-month intensive program provides unparalleled support for innovators looking to develop novel technology and advance commercialization in the New York offshore wind market.
🌎 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!
Upcoming Events
🌾 Midwest Meets Manhattan Happy Hour: Come grab a drink with a real farmer: Tue, Mar 4
🍻 A Civic Tech'ish Happy Hour: Tue, Mar 4
🎤 CELI 2025 Fellowship Info Session & Alumni Meet-Up: Tue, Mar 4
🚀 Entrepreneurs Roundtable 199: Tue, Mar 4
🦪 DeSciNYC: The Billion Oyster Project: Tue, Mar 4
☕ Grab Coffee With Impact Farmers: Wed, Mar 5
🌱 Bio, Climate, & Deep Tech Salon with Antler, Newlab, and Nucleate: Wed, Mar 5
🍻 Brooklyn Happy Hour with Clean Creatives: Wed, Mar 5
🤖 Drones & Robotics AI Summit 2025: Thu, Mar 6
📊 Spring 2025 LEAP Research Updates: GABRIELE ACCARINO / MAX KAGAN: Thu, Mar 6
🌳 Street Tree Care w/ Fort Greene Park Conservancy: Thu, Mar 6
✨ Climate Rise: 2nd Session 2025: Thu, Mar 6
🎴 Climate Game Night at Eat Offbeat (Chelsea Market) - ENG & SPA: Thu, Mar 6
🌐 Climatetech Innovation Across Markets | Global Incubator Programme: Thu, Mar 6
💧 Water Talks: Inside DEP with Commissioner Aggarwala: Thu, Mar 6
📚 Book Event: Lauren Markham with Joshua Jelly-Shapiro: Thu, Mar 6
✍️ Climate Writing Club: Sat, Mar 8
🎨 Aesthetics of Repair: Indigenous Art and the Form of Reconciliation: Tue, Mar 11
⏳ Manhattan Climate Changemakers Hour of Action: Tue, Mar 11
🍹 Sip and Solutions: A Climate Themed Happy Hour Event: Tue, Mar 11
🍽️ Monthly Climate Science and Energy Engineering Dinner: Tue, Mar 11
🏗️ New York Build 2025: Wed, Mar 12
♻️ Circular Economy Lab - How to trigger Circular Economy Opportunities?: Wed, Mar 12
📊 Vito Telesca: Using Machine Learning to link ER & Environmental Factors: Wed, Mar 12
🦋 MOTH 2025 Festival of Ideas - General Admission: Wed, Mar 12
🌳 Resilient Parks - Design Opportunities for Bushwick Inlet Park: Wed, Mar 12
⚡ DERTF NYC Meetup: Wed, Mar 12
📈 Spring 2025 Lecture in Climate Data Science: MATTHIAS IHME: Thu, Mar 13
🍻 4WARD Global Climate & Sustainability Networking Meetups NYC: Thu, Mar 13
⚖️ FORGE 2025 Gathering - General Admission: Fri, Mar 14
🌳 2025 United Airlines NYC Half Plogging Event: Sat, Mar 15
🌍 Climate Disruption: Protect & Defend The Sacred: Sat, Mar 15
🌱 Wall Street Green Summit 2025: Tue, Mar 18
🌳 Bosco Verticale with Stefano Boeri and Francesca Cesa Bianchi: Tue, Mar 18
🪶 NEW - SJC SpeakEASY Salon Series @ &Co Grove: Tue, Mar 18
🔮 The Promises and Pitfalls of Geoengineering: Tue, Mar 18
🌊 OWIH Accelerator Q&A Happy Hour: Wed, Mar 19
👩🏫 Women in Supply Chain & Port Management: Thu, Mar 20
☀️ Fractal Rooftop Garden Launch Party & Build Day Part 2: Thu, Mar 20
🌱 2025 Cleantech Open Northeast New York City Kickoff Party: Thu, Mar 20
🔬 Life Sciences Technology Innovation Fellows Program Information Session-NYC: Thu, Mar 20
🛠️ 104th NY Hardware Meetup // Climate Tech & Supply Chain: Thu, Mar 20
🌍 ATPI & PELR Conference on Tax Law, the Environment, and Climate Change: Fri, Mar 21
🌱✨ OATLY Zero Waste Throwdown: Sun, Mar 23
🌿 How to be Sustainable: Tue, Mar 25
📚 Offsite: Karen Russell: The Antidote w/ Rivka Galchen: Tue, Mar 25
This Week in Depth
📊 Global Data Dive Showcase
When: Monday, Feb 24 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Where: 370 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Join the Global Data Dive Showcase at NYU Tandon's CUSP where student teams present their insights from the 2025 Global Data Dive, focusing on sustainability and urban data challenges faced in cities worldwide.
📷 Photography Open House: Climate, Gender, and Caste in South Asia
When: Monday, Feb 24 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Where: 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY, 10012
NYU Libraries invites you to attend an Open House with Bhumika Saraswati, an award-winning, internationally published journalist, filmmaker, and photographer who will be sharing artwork from her acclaimed project Unequal Heat (@heat.southasia), an examination of the unequal nature of the climate crisis that documents how rising temperatures disproportionately affect marginalized communities—particularly women—in South Asia.
♻️ Sustainable Fashion: Reshaping an Industry with Net Impact
When: Monday, Feb 24 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Where: 61 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10003
The event focuses on sustainability in the fashion industry, engaging participants in discussions on how to contribute to this movement. Attendees can connect with experts, attend panel discussions, and learn more about sustainable practices that can reshape fashion, making it more responsible and impactful.
🌇 Building Climate Resilience in NYC: Innovation, Action & Adaptation
When: Monday, Feb 24 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: 222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017
The Psychedelic Assembly, in partnership with Psychedelics for Climate Action (PSYCA), invites you to a thought-provoking evening on Monday, February 24, to explore how inner and outer resilience, cutting-edge solutions, and climate action can shape New York City’s future.
⚖️ CUNY CLIMATE JUSTICE SUMMIT
When: Tuesday, Feb 25 from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Where: 365 5th Avenue, New York, NY, 10016
Join us for the first student-centered, community-led, CUNY-wide Environmental and Climate Justice Summit! The Summit takes place all-day on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 at the CUNY Graduate Center. The program is geared toward CUNY students who want to learn more about the NYC Climate Justice Hub and how to be involved in supporting a climate justice agenda in New York City and State that aligns with New York City Environmental Justice Alliance (NYC-EJA) and their coalitional partners fighting on the frontlines to build a more just city.
🌍 Humility, The Scientific Method, and Climate Change
When: Tuesday, Feb 25 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Where: 13 West 36th Street, #4th floor, New York, NY 10018
Join the National Association of Scholars in New York on February 25, 2025, for a lecture by Francis Menton, exploring the scientific method and humility in understanding climate change amidst prevailing assumptions about the climate crisis.
🍻Ecosystem Builders & Leaders in Impact: Happy Hour
When: Tuesday, Feb 25 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Register to See Address
Join fellow mission-driven leaders and ecosystem builders for a happy hour in New York’s Greenwich Village. This event fosters discussions on social impact, allowing participants to share plans, challenges, and skills. Targeted at mid to senior level professionals, it offers an opportunity to connect and collaborate on various impactful issues.
🤝 SolSearch & WRISE NYC Negotiation Workshop
When: Tuesday, Feb 25 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Where: 151 West 30th Street, #3rd floor, New York, NY 10001
Join WRISE NYC and SolSearch Energy for an engaging negotiation workshop focused on equitable compensation practices. Participants will learn key strategies to enhance their negotiation skills applicable across diverse professional scenarios, guided by experts Noelle Paige and Cameron Benton.
⏰ Manhattan Climate Changemakers Hour of Action
When: Tuesday, Feb 25 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Where: Pier 57, New York, New York
Join us every other Tuesday at Pier 57 for the Climate Changemakers Hour of Action. Enjoy food from 6-6:30 PM, then participate in climate advocacy activities from 6:30-7:30 PM, suitable for both new and seasoned activists.
⚓️ Atlantic Maritime Tech Conference
When: Wednesday, Feb 26 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Where: Newlab, Kings County, New York
The Atlantic Maritime Tech Conference at Newlab in Brooklyn Navy Yard brings together maritime innovators, investors, and tech enthusiasts for a day of panels, discussions, and product demos, showcasing the future of maritime technology and innovation.
🧑🌾 Urban Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Program (Urban CAMP)
When: Wednesday, Feb 26 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where: 55 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217
The 2025 Urban Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Program (Urban CAMP) is designed to empower NYC farmers and agricultural advisors in their journey to gain and share knowledge and tools needed to be resilient in the face of climate uncertainty.
✊ Flyering for NY Renews Week of Action | February 2025
When: Wednesday, Feb 26 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Where: 341 Smith St, Kings County, New York
Join the fight for climate justice at the Flyering for NY Renews Week of Action event in Kings County. Participate in spreading awareness about the #FundClimate Campaign with Citizens' Climate Lobby NYC, gather at Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon's office, and help urge for NY’s Climate Law implementation.
☕️ Climate Cafe, Zines & Folk Jam
When: Wednesday, Feb 26 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: 110 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Evening starts with a facilitated discussion of climate-linked emotions, followed by a musical jam session. We run in a bluegrass style - everyone brings a couple songs they could lead. When its your turn, you sing the verses and 'kick' solos out to other instrumentalists. During our January 22nd jam session, we'll also be collaborating with Soapbox Project to create zines to envision a brighter year. Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring more crafting supplies! For more information on what a climate cafe is, check out our website at climatecafe.eco.
🔧 103rd NY Hardware Meetup // MedTech
When: Wednesday, Feb 26 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Where: Register to See Address
The 103rd NY Hardware Meetup is hosted at City Tech, where hardware professionals gather to network and learn. Attendees can expect talks from NexPCB's CEO Thunder Zhang and Pensa's Marco Perry, along with opportunities for pitches and lab tours. Be prepared with photo ID for venue access.
⏱️ Brooklyn Hour of Action
When: Wednesday, Feb 26 from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Threes Brewing Gowanus, Kings County, New York
Join us every Wednesday at Threes Brewing for an hour of climate action, where you can engage in advocacy for bold climate solutions, regardless of your experience level. Easy access via public transport, with an inviting community space for action and collaboration.
🎓 Spring 2025 LEAP Research Updates: CHRISTINA TORRES / JOSEPH KO
When: Thursday, Feb 27 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Where: 2276 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10027
No singular institution can address as large and complex a challenge as climate change education. Through an on-going research-practice partnership (RPP) between the Center for Sustainable Futures at Teachers College, Columbia University and New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) Office of Energy and Sustainability, we identified main barriers for teachers’ engagement with climate change education.
👩🔬 I2SL GNY: Does Your Lab Building Measure Up? The New I2SL Labs2Zero Program to Decarbonize Labs
When: Thursday, Feb 27 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Syska Hennessy Group, Inc., New York, New York
The I2SL GNY event focuses on the Labs2Zero initiative aimed at decarbonizing laboratory buildings. With climate change as a backdrop, the presentation will reveal new tools and capabilities for energy efficiency, including a unique emissions scorecard and actionable insights report, enhancing sustainability in lab operations.
📚 Drifting Symmetries by Marion Weiss & Michael Manfredi with Justin Davidson
When: Thursday, Feb 27 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: 1133 Broadway, New York, NY 10010
Join Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi in conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning critic Justin Davidson as they discuss their new monograph, "Drifting Symmetries." This event explores contemporary architecture's role in creating resilient environments amidst climate change and social isolation challenges.
🌳 Coolest Block in the Lower East Side Town Hall Kick-off Event
When: Thursday, Feb 27 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Where: 638 East 6th Street, New York, NY 10009
Join The Lower East Side Ecology Center for the Town Hall Kick-Off event of The Coolest Block in the Lower East Side contest. Focused on community stewardship of street trees, this event invites residents and local organizations to learn about the competition aimed at transforming neighborhoods into greener spaces.
🌱 All Ivy Environmental and Sustainable Development Career Fair
When: Friday, Feb 28 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Where: 2920 Broadway, New York, New York
Join the 2025 All Ivy Environmental and Sustainable Development Career Fair at Columbia University on February 28, 2025. Engage with employers from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, with a break for lunch. Virtual information sessions will also be available. Network and explore career opportunities in sustainability!
🦾 Industrial and Climate Tech Hangout | NoHo
When: Friday, Feb 28 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Register to See Address
Join fellow founders, investors, and operators in the Industrial and Climate Tech sectors for a casual hangout hosted by Rock Yard Ventures and Virta Ventures in New York. Engage in discussions about tech, climate, and startups while enjoying food and drinks. Come and go as you please!
🏠 Affordable Housing Training
When: Saturday, Mar 1 from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Where: Online Training
This training educates stakeholders in affordable housing on the Climate Mobilization Act, focusing on compliance with Local Law 97's regulations. Participants will learn strategies to meet compliance obligations and reduce carbon emissions through this online training, which includes a live Q&A.
🎨 ECOLOGICAL CITY - Art & Climate Solutions Workshop (COSTUME)
When: Saturday, Mar 1 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: 638 E 6th St, New York, NY 10009
The ECOLOGICAL CITY workshop invites participants to engage with artists to create visual art, giant puppets, and costumes in anticipation of a climate solutions procession. Led by artist Yohanna Roa, these workshops promote community engagement through art, culminating in a public celebration on May 10, 2025.
🌳 Street Tree Care w / 135 Ocean Parkway
When: Saturday, Mar 1 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Where: 135 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Join us for a community tree care event at 135 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn. Gather at 2pm to help care for the trees, with all supplies provided. Dress for the weather and remember to stay hydrated! Sponsored by District 40 CM Rita Joseph. Bring a friend and share the event with neighbors.
👁️ SITE: See and Be Seen
When: Saturday, Mar 1 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Where: 519 West 26th Street, #2nd floor, New York, NY 10001
Join Ignacio Galán, PhD, in a dialogue with renowned architects James Wines and Suzan Wines as they discuss SITE's unique approach to architecture and art, emphasizing ecological design and the integration of buildings within their environments.
🎭 Celebrating Climate Theatre in NYC
When: Saturday, Mar 1 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Where: 410 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
Celebrate climate theatre in NYC with readings and a panel discussion from previous participants in the Climate Change Theatre Action festival. Launch of the anthology 'All Good Things Must Begin' along with refreshments. Free tickets available but RSVP is required.
✨ Climate Cafe & Somatic Movement Workshop
When: Saturday, Mar 1 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Where: 101 N 3rd St #113, Kings County, New York
Join the Kings County New York Climate Cafe & Somatic Movement Workshop for an immersive experience of healing through movement and reflection on climate emotions. Led by Laureen Liang, this session welcomes participants of all abilities to explore somatic practices, meditate, and engage in discussions that empower emotional resilience related to climate change.
☀️ Fractal Rooftop Garden Build Party (Part 1. Gathering of People & Supplies)
When: Sunday, Mar 2 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Where: Fractal Tech, Kings County, New York
Join the Fractal Rooftop Garden Build Party for a solar-punk experience where participants will engage in assembling garden boxes and setting up a rooftop garden. No prior experience required, and everyone is welcome to help create a serene urban green space.
🎙️ FERN Talks & Eats NYC 2025 - A BUZZKILL Podcast Celebration
When: Monday, Mar 3 from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Where: 124 East 14th Street, New York, NY, 10003
Celebrate the 'Buzzkill' podcast at FERN Talks & Eats NYC, featuring discussions on urban pollinators and the pollinator crisis. Join a panel moderated by Sewell Chan with guests including Teresa Cotsirilos and Sara Hobel. Discover how we can support our food system through engaging conversation and community.
🎬 The Memory of Darkness, Light, and Ice: Screening and Discussion
When: Monday, Mar 3 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: 601 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027
A screening of the award-winning 60-minute documentary, The Memory of Darkness, Light, and Ice (2024). Directed by former evolutionary biologist Kathy Kasic, the film features surprising discoveries about the Greenland Ice Sheet by climate scientists including Columbia’s Dorothy Peteet and Joerg Schaefer. The film meditates on the uses of scientific knowledge of the past, the urgency of global warming for our future, and the challenge of spurring action in the present: “Paradoxically, our ability to look forward in time is best aided by looking backwards in time.