NY Climate Tech: Jan 20 - 27
Infrastructure, flood solutions, construction hackathons, CDR, art exhibitions, clowns(!) for climate and more upcoming events
Hi all,
Local communities are the real agents of lasting change. While the headlines are certainly dire, the most meaningful action is unfolding right here in the work we do together. If recent news has left you feeling adrift, I encourage you to join an upcoming event: I guarantee you’ll leave more energized and inspired. This work isn't easy, but that's exactly why we do it together.
Our Events
Our next 🌄 Climate Rise Unconference is on Thursday —this is a great chance to build speaking experience and hear what everyone else is working on in the climate community.
Next Thursday, Jan 30, join us for our January Meetup, where we’re collabing with CFF on the 🎬 NY Climate Tech x Climate Film Festival Open Call Launch Party in the East Village—find out how to submit, talk climate culture and storytelling, and meet the team!
UPCOMING: We’re working on events on insurance, job seeking, and more demo nights! We’ll also get another general meetup on the books soon. What do you want to see more of? Fill out our survey!
Our Picks
Thursday, join City and State for the 🏗️ 2025 Most Significant Infrastructure Projects Summit, head to the UN for the 🌍 The Promise and Process of World Bank Shareholding Reviews, or visit New Lab in Brooklyn to learn about CDR at the ✨ Vycarb site visit with Patch
Saturday, get building at the 💻 Contech Hackathon or join the Van Alen Institute for the 🌊 Flood Solutions Fair in Brooklyn
Monday, visit Columbia for a talk on ⛏️ Mining, Ecologies, Gender or head to teh 🥂 Net Impact January Social Hour in the East Village
As always, there’s tons going on this week, including lost of art, culture, and activism events. Scroll down for the full list!
Cheers,
Alec, Sonam, and the Climate Tech Cities team
This Week’s Events
🌲 SJC SpeakEASY Salon Series @ &Co Grove: Tue, Jan 21
🎶 Climate Cafe, Zines & Folk Jam: Wed, Jan 22
🤡 CLOWNS FOR CLIMATE CRISIS: Wed, Jan 22
🌄 Climate Rise: 1st Session 2025: Thu, Jan 23
🏗️ 2025 Most Significant Infrastructure Projects Summit: Thu, Jan 23
🌍 The Promise and Process of World Bank Shareholding Reviews: Thu, Jan 23
✨ Vycarb site visit with Patch: Thu, Jan 23
⛓️ Building Block Talks: A Fireside Chat with Plural Energy and Tom Nides: Thu, Jan 23
🤖 Rethinking Hardware in the AI Era: Thu, Jan 23
🌍 Shape Your Climate Future: 2tonnes Workshop: Thu, Jan 23
🌌 Opening Reception for American Artist: Shaper of God: Fri, Jan 24
💻 Contech Hackathon: Build Day: Sat, Jan 25
💪 Climate Power Workshop: Sat, Jan 25
🎉 Our Temenos x Artemis Launch Party: Sat, Jan 25
💧 WATER STORIES Immersive Art Exhibition @ BioBAT Art Space FREE Brooklyn: Sat, Jan 25
🌊 Flood Solutions Fair: Sat, Jan 25
☀️ Vibe Check: A Weather Event, presented by NYMW & The New York Groove: Sat, Jan 25
🌍 How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change: Adult Lecture: Sun, Jan 26
🥕 Private Tour & Tasting @ Farm.One, Brooklyn's Cutting-Edge Hydroponic Farm: Sun, Jan 26
🔮 Visions of Hope: Crafting a Future Beyond Crisis: Sun, Jan 26
⛏️ Mining, Ecologies, Gender: Mon, Jan 27
🥂 Net Impact January Social Hour!: Mon, Jan 27
🌎 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!
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.
🎬 Climate Film Festival Open Call: May 16
Upcoming Events
🌱 Metro Hort Group’s Plant-O-Rama 2025 at Brooklyn Botanic Garden: Jan 28
🌦️ Lectures on Tap - "The Weather Report from Alien Worlds": Jan 29
🐦🔥 Spring 2025 Lecture in Climate Data Science: CLIMATE CARDINALS: Jan 30
🎨 The Art Lover’s Guide to the Environment: Art and Climate in Dialogue: Jan 30
🥳 NYC New Year Happy Hour with Latinxs in Sustainability: Jan 30
🌍 Greenly Summit 2025: Halfway to the Net Zero Target Date: Jan 30
🍷 January Sip and Sort FABSCRAP: Thursday, January 30th, PM session: Jan 30
🎨 Opening Reception for Diane Burko: Bearing Witness: Jan 31
🍄 Mushroom Intersectional Party: Art, Science, Growing, Psychedelics: Jan 31
🍽️ NYC Nonprofit Food Networking Happy Hour - Winter 2025: Feb 3
📈 Remarkable Ventures Climate Networking Happy Hour Hosted by Aon: Feb 5
🌐 Spring 2025 Lecture in Climate Data Science: TIAN ZHENG: Feb 6
This Week in Depth
🌲 SJC SpeakEASY Salon Series @ &Co Grove
When: January 21, 2025 6:30 PM
Where: 201 Montogomery St., 2nd Fl, Jersey City, NJ 07302
The Sustainable Jersey City SpeakEASY Salon Series aims to foster discussions on community concerns and ideas among stakeholders, featuring local experts. Monthly events occur on the 3rd Tuesday, with refreshments served. The January meeting will focus on Climate Change, featuring Climatologist David Robinson. All Jersey City stakeholders are encouraged to participate!
🎶 Climate Cafe, Zines & Folk Jam
When: January 22, 2025 6:00 PM
Where: 110 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Join the Climate Cafe, Zines & Folk Jam on January 22 at the Brooklyn Quaker Meeting House for an evening of community connection through discussions on climate emotions, followed by a bluegrass-style music jam. Collaborate with the Soapbox Project to create zines envisioning a brighter year. Refreshments provided; please RSVP!
🤡 CLOWNS FOR CLIMATE CRISIS
When: January 22, 2025 7:00 PM
Where: 167 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Join us for the 'Clowns for Climate Crisis' event, where humor meets activism. Enjoy a night filled with comedy while supporting the Sunrise Movement to combat climate change. The event features various clowns, and is open to audience members aged 21 and older. Tickets are limited—secure your spot today!
🏗️ 2025 Most Significant Infrastructure Projects Summit
When: January 23, 2025 9:00 AM
Where: 36 Battery Place, New York, NY 10280
Join the 2025 Most Significant Infrastructure Projects Summit in New York to explore critical infrastructure projects that promise to enhance the city's status, generate substantial economic output, and create jobs. The summit will feature in-depth discussions on major projects completed or underway.
🌍 The Promise and Process of World Bank Shareholding Reviews
When: January 23, 2025 3:00 PM
Where: 866 United Nations Plaza, #120, New York, NY 10017
This event discusses the World Bank's Shareholding Reviews, focusing on enhancing representation for developing countries. The 2025 review addresses new global risks and ongoing reforms to reflect evolving economic dynamics. Hosted by the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research and the World Bank, it will explore past outcomes and future modeling led by a senior expert.
✨ Vycarb site visit with Patch
When: January 23, 2025 3:30 PM
Where: Newlab, Kings County, New York
Join an exclusive site visit to Vycarb, a CO2 removal technology pioneer in Brooklyn Navy Yard. Tour their innovative deployment and learn about their method of converting CO2 into bicarbonate for safe storage and measurement of the carbon cycle. Vycarb has notable agreements and is a semi-finalist in the XPrize competition.
⛓️ Building Block Talks: A Fireside Chat with Plural Energy and Tom Nides
When: January 23, 2025 4:00 PM
Where: 300 Madison Avenue, 27th Floor, New York, NY 10017
The Building Block Talks event features a fireside chat with Adam Silver and Tom Nides discussing macroeconomic influences, the 2024 election, and innovations in renewable energy investing with blockchain. It concludes with a showcase and networking dinner.
🌄 Climate Rise: 1st Session 2025
When: January 23, 2025 5:30 PM
Where: Idealist.org, New York, New York
Climate Rise is inviting professionals to the first session of 2025 on January 23rd to discuss climate solutions. Participants can share their insights and engage in meaningful dialogue through small group discussions. The event includes multiple concurrent sessions fostering collaboration across diverse sectors and is open to anyone passionate about climate action.
🤖 Rethinking Hardware in the AI Era
When: January 23, 2025 6:30 PM
Where: Betaworks, New York, New York
The AI revolution isn't just a software story. Join us for a pivotal discussion as we dive into the emerging landscape of AI, where hardware is no longer just an afterthought.
🌍 Shape Your Climate Future: 2tonnes Workshop
When: January 23, 2025 6:30 PM
Where: 134 N 4th St, Kings County, New York
Are you ready to make a difference? Join us for a dynamic 3-hour workshop designed to help you understand and reduce your carbon footprint to 2 tonnes of CO2 equivalent by 2050.
🌌 Opening Reception for American Artist: Shaper of God
When: January 24, 2025 12:00 AM
Where: 159 Pioneer Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11231
The 'Shaper of God' exhibition by American Artist explores the influence of Octavia E. Butler's life on her speculative fiction, pairing biographical elements with artworks including sculpture, video, and archival materials. Based on extensive research and personal connections, the exhibition invites attendees to engage with themes of community and survival in a politically charged context. A variety of related programming will complement the experience.
💻 Contech Hackathon: Build Day
When: January 25, 2025 8:00 AM
Where: Register to See Address
The Kings County New York Contech Hackathon brings together coders and AEC professionals for a day of innovation and collaboration. Participants will access exclusive data, receive mentorship from industry leaders, and compete for a $5,000 prize. Finalists will present their prototypes at a subsequent event, making it a significant opportunity for innovators in construction technology.
💪 Climate Power Workshop
When: January 25, 2025 9:00 AM
Where: 638 East 6th Street, New York, NY 10009
The Climate Power Workshop aims to empower individuals by exploring how ordinary actions can lead to significant change in addressing climate change. Participants will engage with the facts of the climate crisis, examine their personal impact, and develop actionable strategies for contributing to a sustainable future, leaving informed and motivated to make a difference.
🎉 Our Temenos x Artemis Launch Party
When: January 25, 2025 12:00 PM
Where: 454 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Join the celebration of the launch of Our Temenos Studio and Artemis featuring art performances, workshops, discussions on sustainability, and a variety of food and beverages. This ticketed fundraiser aims to support internship programs and community initiatives focused on ecological awareness and resilience.
💧 WATER STORIES Immersive Art Exhibition @ BioBAT Art Space FREE Brooklyn
When: January 25, 2025 12:00 PM
Where: 140 58th Street - Building A - Ground Level - Waterfront entrace, Brooklyn, NY 11220
The WATER STORIES Immersive Art Exhibition at BioBAT Art Space invites audiences to explore the ecological and poetic significance of water through multi-sensory installations. It emphasizes local to global narratives and involves community programs to inspire citizen science. Curated by Elena Soterakis, it features various artists and acknowledges the work of the Interstate Environmental Commission.
🌊 Flood Solutions Fair
When: January 25, 2025 1:00 PM
Where: Flood Solutions Fair at Van Alen Institute
The Flood Solutions Fair is a free community event on January 25, 2025, in Brooklyn, focused on sharing information and solutions for flooding in NYC. Attendees can engage with experts, learn about mitigation programs, and share experiences related to flooding, emphasizing community support and resilience.
☀️ Vibe Check: A Weather Event, presented by NYMW & The New York Groove
When: January 25, 2025 1:30 PM
Where: 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY 10002
Join NYMW and The New York Groove for 'Vibe Check,' an event aimed at empowering attendees with weather forecasting skills, featuring discussions on climate change, games, prizes, and special guests to enhance the experience.
🌍 How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change: Adult Lecture
When: January 26, 2025 1:00 PM
Where: 334 Furman St, Brooklyn Bridge Park
This lecture aims to empower adults to have informed and meaningful discussions with children about climate change, addressing the urgent realities they face. Harriet Shugarman will share best practices and insights from her expertise as an activist and educator.
🥕 Private Tour & Tasting @ Farm.One, Brooklyn's Cutting-Edge Hydroponic Farm
When: January 26, 2025 2:00 PM
Where: 625 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Explore urban farming with a private tour and tasting at Farm.One in Brooklyn. Experience hydroponics firsthand, learn about advanced farming technologies, and taste over 10 unique herbs and microgreens. This event offers a unique insight into the innovative world of indoor farming, tailored for foodies and sustainability enthusiasts alike.
🔮 Visions of Hope: Crafting a Future Beyond Crisis
When: January 26, 2025 5:00 PM
Where: 702 Hancock St, Kings County, New York
Please join Climate Cafe NYC, Remake, and Home Swap Stories at an energy-efficient Passive House condo building in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn from 5pm to 8:30pm as we engage our radical imagination to envision a better, safer world!
⛏️ Mining, Ecologies, Gender
When: January 27, 2025 4:15 PM
Where: 1180 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10027
The roundtable explores mining's impact on gender and ecology, discussing historical and contemporary practices across different cultures. It aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration by examining indigenous knowledge and the evolution of mining labor, addressing sustainability and cultural perceptions, and promoting solutions to current resource extraction challenges.
🥂 Net Impact January Social Hour!
When: January 27, 2025 6:00 PM
Where: 61 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10003
Join us at The Gray Mare for a fun and relaxed evening of networking with like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in the world! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out in the sustainability field, this event is perfect for connecting with others who share your values. Enjoy great company, good vibes, and maybe even discover a new collaboration opportunity. Don't miss out on this chance to mingle, chat, and unwind with fellow change-makers.
There's also a Climate Changemakers Hour of Action every Wednesday in Brooklyn! Calendar here: https://lu.ma/climatechangemakers-brooklyn