NY Climate Tech: July 7 - July 14
Infrastructure & biodiversity, what we're breathing on the subway, actionable science, data centers, bike tours, extreme heat & storytelling, and more upcoming events
Hi all,
Our big summer event is around the corner! Join us on Wednesday July 22nd for Other Intelligence and meet the people doing some of the most interesting, exciting work out there on things like bioacoustics, new materials, nonhuman design, world models, and more.
Here are our picks for the week:
Today talk 🏞️ The Nexus of Transport Infrastructure and Biodiversity, learn about climate through a game at 🎴 Climate Fresk, or 💨 What Are We Breathing on the NYC Subway?
Wednesday make calls that matter at ⏰ Manhattan Climate Changemakers Hour of Action
Thursday head to midtown at midday for 🔬 Science for SDGs & Societies: How to Make Knowledge Actionable? and stick around for ⚡ Data Centers and the Race for Power in the evening
Saturday head to the Bronx for an infrastructure infrastructure tour on wheels at the 🚴♂️ Hunts Point Bike Tour - Food, Fossil Fuels, WaterFronts then swing by the ⚖️ Bronx Environmental Justice Arts Festival
Next Tuesday find creative solutions at the 🌡️ The City as Commons: Extreme Urban Heat and Stories for a Living Future from the Climate Film Festival & Global Rise
Til next week!
Alec, Sonam, and the Climate Tech Cities team
Opportunities:
💡 New York Climate Exchange Climate Tech Fellowship
The Climate Tech Fellowship is a six-month hybrid program that combines expert-led curriculum, 1:1 mentorship, non-dilutive funding, and access to The Exchange’s global partner ecosystem. Fellows leave with a clearer commercialization roadmap, stronger fundraising readiness, and a network of mentors, peers, and potential investors. Building on a successful inaugural cohort in 2025, the 2026 Fellowship, supported by NYSERDA, is dedicated to a specific and urgent theme at the intersection of Energy & Urban Resilience. Applications Due August 1.
🤖 Climate Change AI Summer School
Registration is open for the Climate Change AI Virtual Summer School 2026! This year’s program will take place from July 19 - August 22, 2026, and will be hosted fully online. This virtual program provides an opportunity to learn about different applications of artificial intelligence (AI) for climate action via lectures and hands-on tutorials from expert researchers and practitioners and develop expertise to make an impact in this space.
This Week’s Events
Tuesday, Jul 7
🚛 Northeast Regional Fleet Roundtable for the Clean Corridor Coalition
🏞️ The Nexus of Transport Infrastructure and Biodiversity in SDG 9 and Beyond
Wednesday, Jul 8
🌱 Innovation for Sustainable Development: Turning Solutions into Impact
🎨 CDNYC Field Trip: The Climate Museum + Roberta’s Penn District
Thursday, Jul 9
🔬 Science for SDGs & Societies: How to Make Knowledge Actionable?
📊 Spring 2026 Lecture in Climate Data Science: Research Update by KARA LAMB
Saturday, Jul 11
Sunday, Jul 12
Monday, Jul 13
Upcoming Events
🌡️ The City as Commons: Extreme Urban Heat and Stories for a Living Future: Jul 14
🏢 Decarb Technology Summit: Jul 15
🧵 FABSCRAP WAREHOUSE TOUR: Jul 15
🌱 Women in Climate Investing & Finance Summer Social: Jul 16
🍄 Explore Green-Wood’s Fungal Biodiversity: Mushroom Hotspot: Jul 18
🌊 2026 Offshore Wind Innovator Program: Q&A Social Hour: Jul 22
☀️ Solarpunk, Communes, & Co-Living Dinner Series: NYC Edition (co-hosted by Supernuclear): Jul 22
🌱 Hoboken Climate Changemakers!: Jul 22
📊 Summer 2026 Lecture in Climate Data Science: ANN LEE: Jul 23
🧺 BASIC NY Summer Social: Jul 23
🛡️ Guardians of Democracy: Building a Pro-Democracy Movement in the U.S.: Jul 26
🌱 ESG & Sustainability Strategy: 1 Day Training in New York, NY: Jul 29
⚡ [INFRASTRUCTOURS] Midtown East / LIC - Power Plants, Tunnels, Ferry Rides: Aug 1
👷♀ Exploring Green Careers - A High School Curriculum: Aug 4
🌱 NYASG Summer Soirée: Aug 5
🏢 Retrofit NYC (Commercial): Aug 6
🏗️ [INFRASTRUCTOURS] Hudson Yards / High Line - Rivers, Rail, and Reuse: Aug 8
🎺 Cultural Ecologies Series 2026: Unheard-of+ Ginita y La Orquesta Esa: Aug 8
🌱 Sustainability Management Final Capstone Briefings: Summer 2026: Aug 11
🌿 WiC Summer Mixer: Aug 12
⚡ AEG New York 26Q3 Stakeholder Challenge: Affordability & Grid Optimization: Aug 20
🌱 MS Sustainability Management Fall New Student Orientation: Sep 1
🎓 College Founders Panel | Pace University x Propel Earth: Sep 8
🧬 Sustainable Design Impact Hub: Fashion x Deep Tech: Sep 17
🎉 UPROSE 60 Years In Motion: Sep 19
🌱 Climate Week Community Clean Up Day @ Socrates Sculpture Park: Sep 20
🥛 Faster, Together: Unlocking the Next Phase of Sustainable Dairy Transformation: Sep 21
🧵 CLIMATE WEEK WAREHOUSE TOURS: Sep 21
🌎 Climate Tech Cities and Streetlife Ventres 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!
Events in Detail
🚛 Northeast Regional Fleet Roundtable for the Clean Corridor Coalition
When: Tuesday, Jul 7
Where: Liberty Science Center, Jersey City
The Northeast Regional Fleet Roundtable convenes key stakeholders to address critical barriers in medium and heavy-duty vehicle charging infrastructure deployment across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. This focused 3-hour session brings together project developers, utilities, government officials, and industry leaders to identify systemic bottlenecks in permitting, site qualification, and workforce readiness that impede fleet electrification timelines. Participants will directly influence the distribution of nearly $250M in Clean Corridor Coalition funding and help shape regional EV charging deployment strategies along major freight corridors.
🏞️ The Nexus of Transport Infrastructure and Biodiversity in SDG 9 and Beyond
When: Tuesday, Jul 7
Where: Jay Suites Midtown East - Flexible Office Space and Conference Room Rentals, New York
This event explores the intersection of transport infrastructure and biodiversity conservation within the context of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDG 9. The session brings together stakeholders to discuss how infrastructure development and environmental protection can be mutually reinforcing strategies before 2030 and beyond. This timely discussion addresses the critical challenge of balancing economic development with ecological preservation in the infrastructure sector.
🎴 Climate Fresk at Anew
When: Tuesday, Jul 7
Where: 526 Hudson St, New York
Climate Fresk is an interactive, collaborative workshop that teaches the science of climate change through a serious game format in just 3 hours. Participants will explore the causes and effects of climate change while developing actionable strategies for personal impact. Hosted by Anew, a social impact community hub in New York, this free event combines team building with climate literacy and empowerment for environmental action.
💨 DeSciNYC: What Are We Breathing on the NYC Subway?
When: Tuesday, Jul 7
Where: New York, NY, New York
This presentation documents a 1.5-year grassroots investigation into NYC subway station temperatures, from initial TikTok observations to a comprehensive sensor network deployed across Manhattan stations. The project culminates in a discussion about citizen-led advocacy and meaningful urban influence without formal institutional authority. Jack Klein explores how independent researchers can drive change in public infrastructure and addresses the broader public health implications of underground station heat.
🌱 Innovation for Sustainable Development: Turning Solutions into Impact
When: Wednesday, Jul 8
Where: Baha’i International Community, New York
This High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) event convenes leaders and innovators to share practical experiences in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals through innovation. Hosted by the Green Hope Foundation at the United Nations Plaza in New York, the session offers direct access to SDG implementers and thought leaders. The free, focused 90-minute session provides a concentrated opportunity to learn about scalable solutions and connect with organizations driving sustainable development impact.
🎨 CDNYC Field Trip: The Climate Museum + Roberta’s Penn District
When: Wednesday, Jul 8
Where: The Climate Museum, New York
Climate Designers NYC hosts a curated field trip to The Climate Museum exploring climate storytelling, public engagement, and design-driven solutions, followed by casual networking at Roberta’s near Penn Station. This event bridges art, education, and climate action while fostering connections among creative professionals working in sustainability. Part of the Sustainable Summer series leading into Climate Week NYC, the gathering emphasizes making climate narratives more visible, human, and actionable through creative practice.
⏰ Manhattan Climate Changemakers Hour of Action
When: Wednesday, Jul 8
Where: Pier 57, New York
Manhattan Climate Changemakers hosts a productive evening of direct climate action at Pier 57, combining networking and hands-on advocacy work. Participants will engage in concrete activities such as writing letters to elected officials, scheduling congressional meetings, and researching local climate incentives. The event welcomes both newcomers and experienced advocates, requiring only a laptop and willingness to contribute to science-based climate solutions.
🔬 Science for SDGs & Societies: How to Make Knowledge Actionable?
When: Thursday, Jul 9
Where: Baha’i International Community, New York
This event explores how scientific knowledge can be translated into actionable solutions that accelerate progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Hosted by DWIH New York at the Baha’i International Community near the UN Plaza, the session brings together experts to discuss the critical intersection of science, policy, and real-world impact. The discussion addresses a timely challenge: bridging the gap between research and implementation to drive meaningful change across global development priorities.
📊 Spring 2026 Lecture in Climate Data Science: Research Update by KARA LAMB
When: Thursday, Jul 9
Where: Columbia Innovation Hub - Tang Family Hall, New York
This seminar features Kara Lamb presenting a research update on climate data science at Columbia University’s LEAP Center. The event brings together researchers and students interested in the intersection of artificial intelligence, physics, and climate science. Held at the Columbia Innovation Hub, this free lecture offers direct access to cutting-edge climate research and networking opportunities with the academic community.
⚡ Data Centers and the Race for Power
When: Thursday, Jul 9
Where: 183 Madison Ave 18th floor, New York
This event brings together industry leaders and investors to examine the critical intersection of data center expansion and energy infrastructure challenges. Hosted by YPE NYC in partnership with Alumni Ventures, the discussion will cover permitting processes, financing mechanisms, and strategic solutions for meeting the power demands of rapidly growing data centers. The intimate venue and focused agenda create valuable networking opportunities for professionals in energy, infrastructure, and venture capital sectors.
🚴♂️ [INFRASTRUCTOURS] Hunts Point Bike Tour - Food, Fossil Fuels, WaterFronts
When: Saturday, Jul 11
Where: 1782 3rd Ave, New York
This guided bike tour explores Hunts Point, a critical NYC infrastructure hub, examining the interconnections between food systems, fossil fuel distribution, and waterfront development. The experiential learning format offers participants direct engagement with urban infrastructure while cycling through one of New York’s most economically significant neighborhoods. Infrastructours NYC provides an innovative approach to understanding how cities function through immersive, place-based exploration.
⚖️ Bronx Environmental Justice Arts Festival
When: Saturday, Jul 11
Where: Bronx Music Hall, Bronx
The Bronx Environmental Justice Arts Festival brings together local artists and activists for a community-centered celebration of art and environmental advocacy. This free, all-ages event features live performances, interactive art installations, giveaways, and food from local vendors at the historic Bronx Music Hall. The festival creates a unique platform for grassroots environmental justice messaging through creative expression while supporting local businesses and artists.
🎨 NYC Art Gallery Party in Long Island City
When: Saturday, Jul 11
Where: Queens County, New York, Queens County
This gallery party in Long Island City showcases an exhibition featuring two painters exploring post-human landscapes through handmade dioramas constructed from sustainable and found materials. The event combines contemporary art with environmental themes, offering attendees an open bar and networking opportunity with fellow art enthusiasts and creatives. Early Burdz has established credibility with over 15,000 professionals and creatives attending their events in 2025, making this a well-organized gathering in NYC’s vibrant arts scene.
🌳 Opening Reception of Trees/Plant/People/Time
When: Sunday, Jul 12
Where: The Climate Imaginarium, New York
Trees/Plant/People/Time is an immersive multimedia installation exploring the intimate relationships between people and trees through personal narratives of tree planting. The opening reception combines documentary audio, video, painting, sound design, and environmental installation at The Climate Imaginarium on Governors Island. This free event celebrates trees as integral to human stories while inviting visitors to reflect on their ecological interconnectedness through a contemplative, multisensory experience.
🌍 The Global Youth Forum
When: Monday, Jul 13
Where: 151 W 30th St 3rd fl, New York
The Global Youth Forum brings together young leaders and innovators to explore how digital innovation and youth-led solutions can drive inclusive economic growth across Africa. This event emphasizes structured partnerships and actionable strategies for leveraging youth potential in emerging markets. Hosted by the Advancing Youth Voice Initiative, the forum provides a platform for networking and learning from peers focused on sustainable development and economic empowerment in the African continent.