NY Climate Tech: May 12 - May 19

Data centers, sustainable nightlife, renewable happy hours, infrastructure tours, carbon, and more upcoming events

Alec Turnbull, Sonam Velani, and Streetlife Ventures

May 12, 2026

Hi all,

This week is the NYC x Design festival, swing over there for plenty of design & impact events. Also on the horizon: NY Tech Week the first week of June, with 36 climate events that week posted so far (alongside a mere 836 AI events, in case you were wondering).

Here are our picks for the week:

Wednesday head to a summit on ⚡ Data Center Investing and Planning ($$$) and close out the day with 🌙 After5NewYork: The Future of Going Out: Can Nightlife Be Sustainable?
Thursday see young innovators pitch at 🐬 Dolphin Tank or recharge at either the ⚡ Renewables Happy Hour or ⚡ Energy Commercialization Happy Hour
Saturday head to Governor’s Island for the 🎨 Climate Imaginarium: 2026 Opening Party
Sunday go on a field trip to the East River to learn about flooding at resiliency at 🌊 NYC 520 - East Side Coastal Resiliency Tour at East River Park
Monday learn about 💸 Making Carbon Projects Investable
Tuesday talk CDR at Carbon Unbound ($$$) or just say hi at the 🍻 RAISING THE BAR in CDR Happy Hour!

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

Til next week!
Alec, Sonam, and the Climate Tech Cities team

Tuesday, May 12

Wednesday, May 13

Thursday, May 14

Friday, May 15

Saturday, May 16

Sunday, May 17

Monday, May 18

Tuesday, May 19

Opportunities

🌇 Urban Future Competition: Due 4/27

Celebrating its 10th year, the Urban Future Prize Competition is open for startup applications, awarding $50,000 in non-dilutive funding to two winners, $10,000 to two runner-up teams, and admission into the ACRE Incubator for leading climatetech startups across Climate Mitigation and Climate Adaptation tracks.

🚀 Entrepreneur Roundtable Accelerator: Due 5/4

ERANYC is where founders build, connect, and grow their companies with the help of our team and deep network of mentors and investors. ERA provides a unique advantage to founders—NYC’s largest mentor network, with 1,000+ expert mentors and 700+ alumni founders across all major industries. $150K investment on a 6% Post-Money SAFE, $600K+ in perks & cloud credits (AWS, Google Cloud, OpenAI & more).

🔌 EPRI Incubatenergy Labs (May 31)

EPRI Incubatenergy Labs is EPRI's flagship innovation program that connects early-stage startups with leading electric utilities for paid proof-of-concept demonstration projects. The paid POC structure means startups can fund development while building crucial utility relationships.

⚡️ Joules Accelerator (June 15)

The Joules Accelerator is a 90-day, equity-free program designed specifically for advanced grid technology startups looking to accelerate their commercial traction. Based in Charlotte, NC, this nonprofit runs a highly curated cohort model for pre-seed through Series A companies, backed by an impressive network of 500+ industry advisors and partners including Duke Energy, Honeywell, Southern Company, and more. Applications are due June 15.

Upcoming Opportunities

ConEd Nonprofit Grants: Due June 30
🤖 Google for Startups Accelerator: AI for Energy : Due June 30

Upcoming Events

🌎 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!

✨ Open Hours with the Human Impacts Institute: Creative Climate Awards 2026

When: Tuesday, May 12

Where: Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO), New York

The Creative Climate Awards 2026 exhibit showcases innovative creative solutions addressing climate challenges, hosted by the Human Impacts Institute at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York. This drop-in event offers a unique opportunity to explore award-winning climate initiatives and connect with creative professionals and organizations working at the intersection of art, design, and environmental action. The free, accessible format encourages informal networking and discovery of cutting-edge climate solutions.

🎨 ClimART Cafe - Creative Climate Awards

When: Tuesday, May 12

Where: Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO), New York

ClimART Cafe brings together climate advocates and creative professionals for an intimate conversation exploring the emotional dimensions of climate action. Hosted by the Human Impacts Institute at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York, this free event bridges art and climate science to discuss resilience and community-driven solutions. The format emphasizes dialogue over traditional presentations, creating space for meaningful exchange on how creative expression can catalyze climate engagement.

🤖 AI for Good: Conversations in the Park

When: Tuesday, May 12

Where: Madison Square Park, New York

This is an unstructured, informal gathering in Madison Square Park bringing together researchers, founders, funders, and practitioners working at the intersection of AI and social impact. Rather than traditional keynotes or panels, the event facilitates organic conversations among people navigating real-world challenges in climate, health, education, conservation, and impact investing. Hosted by Angela Ng (Director of Business Innovation at Carnegie Mellon University) and Paulina Muñoz (author of Do Good Capital and impact investor), the event is designed to spark collaborations and meaningful dialogue among social impact enthusiasts, climate tech builders, impact investors, and policy thinkers.

🌉 Japan Society Innovation Series: Bridging US and Japan Innovation Ecosystems, Presented by Remarkable Ventures

When: Tuesday, May 12

Where: New York

This Japan Society Innovation Series event brings together US startups with leading Japanese corporate venture arms and innovation teams for direct pitching opportunities. The event features representatives from major Japanese corporations including SMBC, Mitsubishi Electric, Suntory, and others, creating a rare bridge between US and Japanese innovation ecosystems. With 300+ investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders in attendance, this presents significant networking and funding exposure for selected US startups.

⚡ Data Center Investing and Planning May 13 - 14

When: Wednesday, May 13

Where: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), New York

This two-day summit brings together data center executives, investors, utilities, and policy experts to address the strategic and technological foundations of U.S. data center expansion. Day One focuses on policy, investment, land use, and grid resilience, while Day Two explores onsite power generation technologies including SMRs, fuel cells, and battery storage. The event features confirmed speakers from industry leaders like Prologis, Constellation, and ConEdison, offering high-value networking with a curated audience of operators, cloud executives, and investors.

🏢 NYC Energy Code

When: Wednesday, May 13

Where: Empire State Building, New York

This technical session covers the 2025 NYCECC prescriptive and performance code updates, led by Weijun Allen Mei from Clearbrook Energy Solutions. The hybrid format allows participants to attend either in-person at STV Inc’s office in the Empire State Building or virtually, making it accessible to a broader audience. This event is particularly timely for building professionals, engineers, and sustainability consultants who need to stay current with New York City’s evolving energy code requirements.

💨 CLEARING THE AIR: HAVE YOUR VOICES HEARD !

When: Wednesday, May 13

Where: Team Wilderness, Jersey City

This event focuses on air quality advocacy in Jersey City, providing residents with practical knowledge and strategies to improve local environmental conditions. Organized by Sustainable JC, the session offers actionable insights for community members interested in environmental activism and public health. The free, evening format makes it accessible to working professionals and engaged citizens seeking to make a tangible impact on their community’s air quality.

⏰ Manhattan Climate Changemakers Hour of Action

When: Wednesday, May 13

Where: Pier 57, New York

Manhattan Climate Changemakers Hour of Action brings together climate advocates for a hands-on evening of direct political engagement at Pier 57. Participants will take concrete action such as writing letters to editors, scheduling congressional meetings, and informing local governments about climate incentives. The event welcomes both newcomers and experienced advocates, providing structured opportunities to advance science-based, equitable climate solutions with minimal barriers to entry.

🌙 After5NewYork: The Future of Going Out: Can Nightlife Be Sustainable?

When: Wednesday, May 13

Where: TBA (address found in email confirmation), New York

This event explores how sustainability is reshaping the nightlife and hospitality industry, bringing together professionals interested in the intersection of social venues and environmental responsibility. The After 5 Society hosts an evening discussion on innovative practices that make going out more eco-conscious. This timely conversation addresses growing consumer demand for sustainable entertainment options and offers networking opportunities within the hospitality and sustainability sectors.

⚡ Data Center Summit Day 2 - Onsite Power Generation Technology Solutions

When: Thursday, May 14

Where: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), New York

This specialized summit brings together decision-makers from utilities, hyperscalers, developers, and investors to explore onsite power generation and grid expansion technologies for data centers. The full-day event features technology showcases across SMRs, fuel cells, battery storage, hybrid systems, and waste heat recovery, with hands-on roundtable breakout sessions enabling direct engagement with solution providers. Speakers include C-suite executives from Constellation, EDF Power Solutions, and leading sustainability firms, positioning this as a high-level strategic forum for infrastructure and energy innovation.

🚀 Spring 2026 Startup Awards + Open Studio

When: Thursday, May 14

Where: 2 W Loop Rd, New York

Cornell Tech’s annual Startup Awards showcase the most promising student ventures through live pitches, research presentations, and community engagement. This free event brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators for an evening of discovery and networking on Roosevelt Island. The awards celebrate emerging talent and provide a platform for early-stage ventures to gain visibility and feedback from industry leaders.

🐬 Dolphin Tank

When: Thursday, May 14

Where: Arsenal Gallery, New York

Dolphin Tank is a youth-focused pitch competition where high school students from the Eco-Innovators program present community-based NYC resiliency projects to judges in a Shark Tank-style format. This event celebrates environmental innovation and provides young entrepreneurs with mentorship and feedback on their sustainability solutions. The evening concludes with a networking reception on the Arsenal Rooftop, offering attendees the opportunity to engage directly with the next generation of environmental leaders.

📚 New Nonfiction Panel w/ Alison Kinney, Anjali Enjeti, & Nicole Walker

When: Thursday, May 14

Where: Brooklyn Public Library - Brooklyn Heights Branch, Brooklyn

This triple book launch brings together three accomplished nonfiction authors—Alison Kinney, Anjali Enjeti, and Nicole Walker—for an evening of literary discussion moderated by Wendy Walters. Hosted by the respected independent bookstore Books Are Magic at Brooklyn Public Library, the event offers an intimate setting for readers and writers to engage with contemporary nonfiction voices. The free-to-low-cost admission makes this an accessible opportunity for Brooklyn’s literary community to discover new works and connect with emerging and established authors.

🗳️ Exhibit Opening: The Shirley Chisholm Way: Brooklyn’s Blueprint for Change

When: Thursday, May 14

Where: Lefferts Historic House, Brooklyn

This exhibit opening celebrates Shirley Chisholm’s transformative legacy and Brooklyn’s role in the civil rights movement through an interactive cultural experience. Co-hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance and the Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute, the event provides an opportunity to explore how grassroots activism shaped urban change. The free reception at the historic Lefferts House creates an accessible community gathering for learning and dialogue about political history and civic engagement.

⚡ Renewables Happy Hour

When: Thursday, May 14

Where: New York

This casual networking event brings together professionals passionate about renewable energy for an informal happy hour in New York. The free event provides a low-pressure opportunity to connect with peers in the renewables sector and explore potential collaborations. While the format prioritizes relationship-building over formal education, it offers valuable face-to-face networking in a growing industry.

🌱 Green Social Club Spring ‘26

When: Thursday, May 14

Where: Spritzenhaus33, Brooklyn

Green Social Club hosts a spring send-off gathering for sustainability professionals and enthusiasts in New York City. This casual networking event brings together the city’s sustainability community before the summer break, offering an informal setting to connect with like-minded individuals in the environmental sector. The free event at Spritzenhaus33 in Brooklyn emphasizes community building and relationship strengthening within NYC’s sustainability ecosystem.

⚡ May Happy Hour: Energy Commercialization

When: Thursday, May 14

Where: Tipsy Nomad, New York

YPE NYC hosts an in-person happy hour focused on energy commercialization trends, providing a casual networking environment for professionals in the energy sector. This event combines social engagement with industry discussion, offering attendees the opportunity to connect with peers and explore current developments in energy commercialization. The intimate venue setting and accessible price point make this an approachable entry point for professionals seeking to expand their network in the energy industry.

🍏 Green Apple Trivia (new date for May!)

When: Thursday, May 14

Where: Mercury Bar West, 9th Avenue, New York, NY, USA, New York

Green Apple Trivia is NYC’s only sustainability-focused trivia night, combining environmental knowledge with entertainment and community engagement. Held at Mercury Bar West on May 14, 2026, this free event brings together sustainability enthusiasts for an evening of brain teasers and networking. The event offers a unique blend of education and social interaction, making it ideal for professionals and individuals passionate about environmental topics.

🌱 Capital, Climate, and Conviction w/ Ms. Revathi Kamath

When: Friday, May 15

Where: 135 W 50th St, New York

An intimate fireside chat with Ms. Revathi Kamath, a renowned philanthropist and environmental restoration pioneer from India, exploring the intersection of capital, climate, and lasting impact. This curated conversation brings together 30-40 founders, investors, and operators to learn from decades of on-the-ground ecological work, including landscape restoration and community ecosystem building. The discussion will focus on translating purpose into scalable impact and lessons for climate entrepreneurs from someone working in this space long before it became mainstream.

🌱 SJC Youth Eco Ambassador Program-Climate Policy & The Art of Doing w/ CRAN

When: Friday, May 15

Where: 398 Martin Luther King Dr, Jersey City

This monthly Friday night series brings together youth and community members to explore the intersection of climate policy and creative action. Hosted by Sustainable JC in partnership with CRAN, the program positions young people as eco ambassadors equipped to understand and influence environmental policy. The event series provides hands-on learning opportunities and community engagement around climate solutions in Jersey City.

🎨 NYCxDESIGN: Designing for Impact

When: Friday, May 15

Where: 171 Madison Ave suite 700, New York

Tecno North America and PBA host a NYCxDESIGN talk focused on inclusive and sustainable design practices. The event combines educational content with networking, featuring an aperitivo reception following the presentation. Held at a prestigious Madison Avenue venue in Manhattan, this free event offers design professionals and enthusiasts an opportunity to engage with industry perspectives on impact-driven design.

👋 Sustainability Social Mixer | Meet the 2026 Social Impact Cohort

When: Friday, May 15

Where: Barlume Downstairs, New York

This is a mid-cohort networking mixer bringing together the 2026 Propel Earth Social Impact Cohort with founders, investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders in the sustainability and climate space. Held at an intimate venue near Union Square, the event prioritizes meaningful conversation over structured programming, creating space for direct engagement with active founders and cross-sector collaboration. The partnership between Tavern Community Coworking and Propel Earth (which has engaged 2,000+ attendees and built a 17,000+ person network) signals quality curation and intentional community building.

🌍 Bloomfield, NJ - Climate Reality Local Training Event

When: Saturday, May 16

Where: Bloomfield

The Climate Reality Project hosts a half-day leadership training in Bloomfield, New Jersey focused on climate science, solutions, and advocacy skills. Participants will gain insights on climate action opportunities specific to their region and connect with local advocates while taking the first step toward joining the Climate Reality Leadership Corps. The event provides practical tools and networking to drive high-impact climate initiatives at the state level.

⛵ Setting Sail for Climate Protection!

When: Saturday, May 16

Where: Goethe-Institut New York, New York

Team Malizia, led by renowned sailor Boris Herrmann, presents an engaging talk on ocean conservation and climate research at the Goethe-Institut New York. This family-friendly event combines personal insights, video content, and real-world adventure stories to make climate science accessible and inspiring. The session offers a unique perspective on environmental protection through the lens of ocean exploration and scientific research.

🏗️ Yard Industry Day

When: Saturday, May 16

Where: 399 Sands St, Brooklyn

Yard Industry Day at Brooklyn Navy Yard brings together innovative companies and industry leaders building and scaling next-generation solutions. This half-day event offers direct networking opportunities with companies piloting cutting-edge technologies and business models in a historic innovation hub. Attendees can explore emerging ventures and establish connections with forward-thinking organizations reshaping their industries.

🎨 Climate Imaginarium: 2026 Opening Party

When: Saturday, May 16

Where: The Climate Imaginarium, New York

The Climate Imaginarium celebrates its third season opening on Governors Island with a community gathering featuring the exhibition “Witness to Change: Interpreting Climate Data,” which explores how artists interpret climate information as a democratic right. This nonprofit cultural destination has established itself as a hub for climate storytelling, justice, and community resilience, hosting over 10,000 visitors and 530+ cultural practitioners since 2024. The opening party combines art, performance, and immersive experiences while addressing the critical intersection of climate science, data accessibility, and humanist approaches to environmental understanding.

👗 Who Pays for Our Clothes?

When: Saturday, May 16

Where: FLOHAUS Gallery, New York

This environmental design exhibition at FLOHAUS Gallery examines the hidden lifecycle of fashion production and its sustainability implications. The event invites visitors to critically reflect on consumption patterns and the true costs behind clothing manufacturing. Hosted by ALT Alliance, this free exhibition offers an accessible entry point for understanding fashion’s environmental and social impact through visual design and interactive exploration.

🏛️ NYCXDESIGN Student Tour: Architecture at New York Institute of Technology

When: Saturday, May 16

Where: New York Institute of Technology – New York City Campus, New York

NYCxDESIGN hosts a student tour showcasing architecture and design programs at New York Institute of Technology’s NYC campus. High school students can explore end-of-year exhibits from top design programs to gain insight into educational opportunities and professional design work. This free event provides direct exposure to design education pathways and student work in one of the world’s leading design hubs.

❄️ Is Climate Stabilization still possible? - Metacrisis Salon #10

When: Saturday, May 16

Where: 245 Varet St, Kings County

This Metacrisis Salon explores whether climate strategy requires a third pillar beyond emissions reduction and adaptation: climate stabilization. The event brings together frontier research on Earth system destabilization risks—from ice-sheet instability to methane feedbacks—with Kelly Erhart from Outlier Projects, a climate philanthropy funding emerging stabilization research. Rather than promoting techno-fixes, the conversation examines how climate strategy may need to evolve in an era of climate overshoot, with structured breakout discussions enabling participants to engage directly with these emerging frameworks.

🌍 New Brunswick, NJ - Climate Reality Local Training Event

When: Sunday, May 17

Where: New Brunswick

The Climate Reality Project hosts a half-day leadership training in New Brunswick, New Jersey focused on climate science, solutions, and actionable advocacy strategies. Participants will receive direct insights on climate issues and gain practical skills to drive high-impact climate action at the state level. The event serves as the first step toward joining the Climate Reality Leadership Corps, offering networking opportunities with local advocates and a structured pathway for continued engagement.

🌊 NYC 520 - East Side Coastal Resiliency Tour at East River Park

When: Sunday, May 17

Where: Corlears Hook Park, New York

This guided tour showcases the newly constructed East River Park, a major coastal resiliency project led by NYC’s Department of City Planning and Department of Design and Construction. Participants will explore how the city is implementing innovative infrastructure solutions to address climate change and flooding risks along the East River waterfront. The tour offers direct access to city planners and architects involved in the project, providing valuable insights into urban resilience strategies and sustainable design practices.

♻️ NYCxDesign Open Studio at Precious Plastic NYC

When: Sunday, May 17

Where: 432 Austin Pl, Bronx County

Precious Plastic NYC opens its studio doors as part of NYCxDesign, showcasing how local plastic waste is transformed into functional art and design objects through small-scale, closed-loop manufacturing. Visitors can tour the working studio, watch machines in action, and participate in hands-on workshops led by experienced designers—including a recycled plastic earrings workshop with CMF designer Rina Shin and a planter-making workshop with founder Gary Dusek. This free event combines education, sustainable design practice, and community engagement, offering tangible learning about circular economy solutions at the neighborhood level.

🏗️ NYC 520 - Hunters Point South Tour

When: Sunday, May 17

Where: Hunter’s Point South Park, Queens

This guided walking tour of Hunters Point South Park offers direct access to NYC’s urban development and sustainability initiatives through engagement with city agencies. Participants will learn about the master plan for this major Queens waterfront development from NYC HPD, Parks, and Department of City Planning officials. The event provides valuable insights into climate-resilient urban design and community development in one of NYC’s most transformative neighborhoods.

🌱 EcoAction Cards Creativity Space

When: Sunday, May 17

Where: The Climate Imaginarium, New York

EcoAction Cards: All Hands on Deck! is an interactive workshop that uses an illustrated card game to inspire climate action and community engagement. Featuring original artwork from 12 artists, the workshop guides participants through creative exercises designed to build hope and activate solutions across 12 climate action categories. The event includes a special opening reading by environmental lawyer and author Patrick Reilly, and is led by interdisciplinary artist and New School professor Kathleen Sweeney, co-creator of the EcoAction Cards.

🏃‍♂️🌱 Morning Run - NY Carbon Unbound

When: Monday, May 18

Where: New York, NY, New York

Carbon Unbound’s Morning Run is a unique hybrid wellness and climate action event in New York that combines a 6-7km social run or 3km walk with carbon offset opportunities. Participants can have their travel emissions automatically calculated and retired through Varaha’s biochar carbon removal project, while networking with corporate carbon credit buyers, project investors, and climate-focused venture capitalists. The event kicks off a week-long conference focused on carbon markets and climate solutions, with complimentary coffee provided post-run.

💸 Making Carbon Projects Investable

When: Monday, May 18

Where: New York, NY, New York

This invite-only lunch brings together capital providers, carbon removal project developers, and institutional investors to explore the critical factors that make CDR projects investable. Featuring speakers from JPMorgan Chase, Société Générale, and leading carbon removal companies, the session addresses practical frameworks around risk assessment, credit quality, and bankability in an emerging market. The event combines a curated panel discussion with structured networking, offering direct access to decision-makers actively deploying capital in the carbon removal space.

🌊 Future New York Storytelling - No Stone Tombstone

When: Monday, May 18

Where: Cafe Here, Kings County

This event presents “Sim Eternal City,” a speculative design project exploring how New York communities will adapt to rising sea levels and aging populations. The evening features “No Stone Tombstone,” a reimagined approach to memory and legacy in Red Hook, combining storytelling with urban design thinking. Hosted by IWBFD Storytelling Studios as part of the New York Design Festival, this free event bridges creative narrative with urgent climate and social resilience questions facing the city.

🏘️ JESSOR - Co-ops Today: The Case of Penn South with Bernheimer Architecture

When: Monday, May 18

Where: Amalgamated Dwellings, New York

Bernheimer Architecture partners Will Sheridan and Brandon Pietras present their renovation work on Penn South, a midcentury limited-equity housing cooperative in Chelsea designed by Herman Jessor and Gerhard Graupe. The discussion covers the technical and collaborative challenges of rehabilitating the cooperative for Local Law 97 compliance while preserving its architectural heritage, featuring insights from the AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust and Penn South’s board leadership. This event extends the JESSOR exhibition at Citygroup, offering a deep dive into the intersection of historic preservation, affordable housing policy, and cooperative development in New York.

🌿 Climate-Resilient Communities in Chile

When: Tuesday, May 19

Where: The Forum at Columbia University, New York

Columbia World Projects presents findings from their climate resilience initiative in Chile, focusing on community capacity-building and civic participation strategies. This event shares practical results and lessons learned from strengthening climate-resilient communities, offering insights applicable to similar efforts across Latin America and beyond. The session provides an opportunity to understand how institutional partnerships can drive meaningful climate adaptation at the community level.

🏝️ Case Study: Art, Earth, Purpose – Reimagining Wilderness on Ossabaw Island

When: Tuesday, May 19

Where: 526 Hudson St, New York

This event explores Ossabaw Island’s pioneering model of environmental stewardship and creative flourishing through a case study discussion and film screening. Speakers Beryl Gilothwest and Megan Mayhew Bergman examine how Eleanor West’s vision of centering contemplation over exploitation created a unique “ecological workshop” that preserved an undeveloped island while fostering intellectual and artistic innovation. The conversation addresses urgent questions about shifting humanity’s relationship with land from ownership to stewardship in an era of environmental crisis.

🍻 RAISING THE BAR in CDR Happy Hour!

When: Tuesday, May 19

Where: New York

This is a networking happy hour celebrating achievements in carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and climate change mitigation, hosted by a coalition of leading climate tech companies including Cowboy Clean Fuels, Climate Vault Solutions, and Absolute Climate. The event brings together world-class partners in the climate solutions space for an evening of celebration and relationship-building in New York. With sponsorship from established players in carbon management and climate technology, this offers valuable networking opportunities within the rapidly growing CDR industry..

🛖 Casa IED presents Julia Watson

When: Tuesday, May 19

Where: 84 Withers Street, Brooklyn, New York, Brooklyn

Landscape design often forgets about the impact of Indigenous technology and architecture, and their experience in finding sustainable, zero-impact solutions for living. Centuries of knowledge are often left at the margins due to the imposition of a Western, colonizer view on design. Julia Watson will be in conversation with writer and teacher Clara Ramazzotti, leading us through nature-based Indigenous discoveries, intersecting with anthropology, ecology, and urban design, in a talk about the past, present, and future of architecture.

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NY Climate Tech: May 12 - May 19

Data centers, sustainable nightlife, renewable happy hours, infrastructure tours, carbon, and more upcoming events

This Week’s Events

Tuesday, May 12

Wednesday, May 13

Thursday, May 14

Friday, May 15

Saturday, May 16

Sunday, May 17

Monday, May 18

Tuesday, May 19

Opportunities

🌇 Urban Future Competition: Due 4/27

🚀 Entrepreneur Roundtable Accelerator: Due 5/4

🔌 EPRI Incubatenergy Labs (May 31)

⚡️ Joules Accelerator (June 15)

Upcoming Opportunities

Upcoming Events

🌎 Climate Tech Cities and Streetlife Ventres Startup and Talent Platforms

Events in Detail

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