NY Climate Tech: Jan 14 - 20

Urban agriculture, sustainable architecture, EV charging, mass timber, meetups, hackathons, and more upcoming events.

Alec Turnbull

Sonam Velani

, and

Streetlife Ventures

Jan 14, 2025

Hi all,

Our hearts go out this week to LA, where the fires rage on. Our friends at LA Climate Tech have a list of resources and where to donate.

Here are our picks for the week:

Tonight, Tuesday, test the scope of your knowledge at 🍏 Green Apple Trivia
Wednesday, join the Mayor’s Office for the 🧑‍🌾 NYC Urban Agriculture Data Convening, talk buildings in Brooklyn at 🌆 Toward a Sustainable Architecture, hear from sustainability pros at GreenHomeNYC’s 🌱 Monthly Forum
Thursday, dive into specific sectors at the 🔌 EV Charging Industry Meet-up and 🌲 Timber Connections
Saturday, get hands on at the ✍️ Climate Writing Club and ⚡️ AI Agents for Faster Renewable Energy Projects hackathon

Then on Wednesday, Jan 23, plan on the next edition of our unconference series, 🌄 Climate Rise. These are great ways to get the chance to speak and hear more about what everyone is doing in the NY Climate Tech community.

As always, scroll down for the full list of upcoming events, opportunities, and more.

Cheers,

Alec, Sonam, and the Climate Tech Cities team

This Week’s Events

🏗️ Fabrik's Built By Builder Series: Jori Bell of Coaching Corner: Tue, Jan 14
💧 Spring 2025 Lecture in Climate Data Science: Tue, Jan 14
🌍 Sustainability Leaders at NRF: Tue, Jan 14
🏡 How to Sell Passive House: A Presentation & Discussion: Tue, Jan 14
🍏 Green Apple Trivia: Tue, Jan 14
🌍 Monthly Climate Science and Energy Engineering Dinner: Tue, Jan 14
🧑‍🌾 NYC Urban Agriculture Data Convening: Wed, Jan 15
🌆 Toward a Sustainable Architecture: Wed, Jan 15
🌱 Monthly Forum: The Green Catwalk: Wed, Jan 15
🌍 Queens Hour of Climate Action: Wed, Jan 15
🌳 Dinner Party + Fundraiser by FORESTFORTREES!: Wed, Jan 15
🌲 TIMBER CONNECTIONS - Manhattan: Thu, Jan 16
🔌 EV Charging Industry Meet-up | NYC: Thu, Jan 16
🌱 plant-based supper club: climate futurism edition: Thu, Jan 16
🎭 Carbon Monoxide: A New Musical: Fri, Jan 17
✍️ Climate Writing Club: Sat, Jan 18
⚡️ AI Agents for Faster Renewable Energy Projects: Sat, Jan 18
🎶 Climate Cafe + Songs of Connection: Sat, Jan 18
🎨 Fund Climate Campaign Art Build: Sun, Jan 19

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

Community Shoutouts

🌐 The Geospatial Risk Summit: Jan 29 – 30

The Geospatial Risk Summit is a unique two-day event focused on how professionals in finance, insurance, supply chain, healthcare, and energy industries use geospatial data to manage physical and climate-related risks. Join industry experts and innovators in breaking down silos, exchanging insights, and advancing our understanding of geospatial solutions for managing physical and climate risks.

Upcoming Events

This Week in Depth

🏗️ Fabrik's Built By Builder Series: Jori Bell of Coaching Corner

When: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 10:00 AM

Where: Fabrik NYC, New York, New York

Built by Builders is Fabrik’s event series dedicated to celebrating influential community builders through interview-style fireside chats. This session features Jori Bell, a product leader, sharing her journey and insights. It's an opportunity for community leaders to learn, connect, and grow in a supportive environment.

💧 Spring 2025 Lecture in Climate Data Science: BERNARD MINOUNGOU

When: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:00 PM

Where: 2276 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10027

This lecture features Bernard Minoungou discussing the adaptation of the PyCPT tool for improving hydrological forecasting. The event includes in-person and virtual attendance options and focuses on the NextGen forecasting system's role in seasonal hydrological forecasts.

🌍 Sustainability Leaders at NRF

When: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 5:00 PM

Where: Register to See Address

This event brings together individuals focused on sustainability and circular practices in retail. Participants will enjoy light refreshments while discussing key topics in sustainability, hosted by In the Loop.

🏡 How to Sell Passive House: A Presentation & Discussion

When: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 6:30 PM

Where: 611 Broadway, #626, New York, NY 10012

This event focuses on effective marketing strategies for Passive House, led by real estate broker John Oppermann. It includes a presentation covering lessons from sustainable sectors, followed by a group discussion aimed at boosting demand for Passive House among various stakeholders. Attendees will gain insights on communicating the benefits of sustainable living in real estate.

🍏 Green Apple Trivia

When: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 7:00 PM

Where: 659 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10036

Join us for Green Apple Trivia in New York City at Mercury Bar West on January 14th, 2024. Test your knowledge in trivia and sustainability while enjoying a full vegan menu and happy hour. Compete for prizes and enjoy a fun atmosphere, with support for first-timers to find a team.

🌍 Monthly Climate Science and Energy Engineering Dinner

When: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 7:00 PM

Where: 402 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001

Join the Conservative Climate Activists and Nuclear New York for the Monthly Climate Science and Energy Engineering Dinner on January 14th at Skylight Diner, NYC. Engage in discussions around climate science and energy engineering with a focus on decarbonization strategies and the role of nuclear energy. Enjoy good food in a welcoming environment.

🧑‍🌾 NYC Urban Agriculture Data Convening

When: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 5:00 PM

Where: 25 11th Avenue, Daffodil Room, New York, NY 10011

The NYC Urban Agriculture Data Convening is a free public event that focuses on the connections between data and innovation in urban agriculture, held on January 15, 2025.

🌆 Toward a Sustainable Architecture

When: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 6:00 PM

Where: 131 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

This event features a panel discussion on sustainable and circular construction, focusing on strategies for reducing the carbon impact of design and construction processes. Experts will share insights on material sourcing, construction methods, and recycling practices. Join for networking, drinks, and hors d'oeuvres at The Mercury Store in Brooklyn.

🌱 Monthly Forum: The Green Catwalk

When: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 6:30 PM

Where: Fujitsu AirStage - 1450 Broadway, New York, NY 10018

Join GreenHomeNYC at the Monthly Forum: The Green Catwalk for an engaging panel discussion featuring sustainability professionals. This event will cover new technologies and policies in environmental sustainability in NYC, with a focus on various green innovations including bike lanes, solar installations, and climate action financing. Perfect for networking and learning from industry experts.

🌍 Queens Hour of Climate Action

When: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 7:00 PM

Where: Our House, Queens County, New York

Join climate advocates in Queens at Our House for an engaging and productive hour focused on a timely climate issue, learning how individuals can make an immediate impact this week. Bring a personal computer and arrive early to socialize before starting promptly at 7pm. This community event welcomes all, regardless of experience in advocacy.

🌳 Dinner Party + Fundraiser by FORESTFORTREES!

When: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 7:00 PM

Where: St. Lydia's, Kings County, New York

Join the FOREST FOR TREES collective for a fundraising dinner at St. Lydia's with Chef Oscar Riquelme. Enjoy art, wine, and desserts while supporting environmental justice art initiatives. Limited capacity of 40 guests. Participate in art auctions to help fund local artists and ecojustice programs.

🌲 TIMBER CONNECTIONS - Manhattan

When: Thursday, January 16, 2025 5:30 PM

Where: 292 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017

Timber Connections is an immersive three-hour event focused on the future of timber in sustainable construction. It gathers experts in architecture, engineering, and timber technology to share innovative ideas and insights aimed at promoting sustainable practices in the industry.

🔌 EV Charging Industry Meet-up | NYC

When: Thursday, January 16, 2025 6:00 PM

Where: Porchlight, New York, New York

The New York EV Charging Industry Meet-up invites industry experts and enthusiasts to gather, network, and discuss innovations within the EV charging sector. Taking place at Porchlight, this event offers a platform to learn about the latest advancements and connect with innovators in New York City.

🌱 plant-based supper club: climate futurism edition

When: Thursday, January 16, 2025 6:00 PM

Where: 116 W Houston St, New York, New York

Experience a vibrant evening at our plant-based supper club dedicated to climate futurism. Enjoy a four-course meal, expert insights from Kim Macharia on sustainable futures, and community action prompts to transform climate anxiety into meaningful engagement. Join us at Rethink Food for a fulfilling experience and connection with like-minded individuals!

🎭 Carbon Monoxide: A New Musical

When: Friday, January 17, 2025 7:30 PM

Where: 13 Grattan Street, Suite 408, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Join us for 'Carbon Monoxide: A New Musical', a comedic production directed by Ava O'Dea and created by Roberto Kerry. This exciting musical promises a unique and entertaining experience!

✍️ Climate Writing Club

When: Saturday, January 18, 2025 10:30 AM

Where: Register to See Address

Join the Climate Writing Club in New York, where writers gather to explore climate and sustainability through various writing forms. This supportive group meets on Saturday mornings for focused writing sessions, sharing reflections, and community building while enjoying local cafe offerings. Register to discover the exact location and be part of this nurturing writing environment.

⚡️ AI Agents for Faster Renewable Energy Projects

When: Saturday, January 18, 2025 11:00 AM

Where: Register to See Address

Join us in Manhattan for a two-day hackathon where you'll develop AI solutions to streamline renewable energy project processes. Teams will compete for cash prizes, with food provided. Participants can join for one or both days. Insights from industry experts and collaboration are key to addressing project challenges in the clean energy sector.

🎶 Climate Cafe + Songs of Connection

When: Saturday, January 18, 2025 1:00 PM

Where: 23 Marcus Garvey Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11206

Join Benny Woodard for an emotional music event that facilitates connection through shared experiences regarding the Climate Crisis. His soulful songs will guide participants into a reflective space, allowing them to express their feelings and connect with others who share a passion for a better world.

🎨 Fund Climate Campaign Art Build

When: Saturday, January 19, 2025 10:00 AM

Where: Our Temenos, Kings County, New York

Join Our Temenos for the Kings County New York Fund Climate Campaign Art Build, where you'll explore climate and environmental justice topics. Collaborate on an art piece reflecting community impact from climate justice funding ahead of a mobilization event on January 22nd. Together, let's envision a sustainable future with clean air, water, and green jobs!

NY Climate Tech: Jan 14 - 20

Urban agriculture, sustainable architecture, EV charging, mass timber, meetups, hackathons, and more upcoming events.

This Week’s Events

🌎 Climate Tech Cities and Streetlife Ventures Startup and Talent Platforms

Community Shoutouts

🌐 The Geospatial Risk Summit: Jan 29 – 30

Upcoming Events

This Week in Depth

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