NY Climate Tech: Oct 23 - Oct 30
NY Climate Tech: Oct 23 - Oct 30
Our meetup, BIPOC in energy, green careers, food hack, climate and advertising, resilient cities, and more events this week
Hi friends,
We’re looking forward to seeing many of you at the 🗽 NY Climate Tech October Meetup on Tuesday! If you can’t catch that one, come by the 🗽 NY Climate Tech Pitch Night on November 2nd.
This week we’re happy to continue our series highlighting organizations making a difference on the local level with a profile of the Resilient Cities Network from the inimitable
. Read on to learn about their work.In the meantime are our picks for the week:
Join LatinXs in Sustainability and Kinetic Communities for the 🌱 Diverted Power Launch for an evening of celebration and inspiring stories about how New York’s leading BIPOC energy professionals are fighting against injustice.
Tomorrow, grab a beer with us and chat climate at the 🗽 NY Climate Tech October Meetup in Brooklyn
Looking for a job in policy or government? Head to 🌍 Green Careers - Climate Policy Careers for Sustainability Professionals also on Tuesday
On Thursday, head to New Lab for 🍱 FoodHack NYC | Logistics & Packaging for the Future to learn about food startups and opportunities
Saturday, find out how you can make a difference without changing careers at a 🍳 brunch for advertising strategists to chat climate
Finally, if the colder weather has you looking for something cozy, learn about climate and games at 🧩 Climate Fresk & Dinner on Wednesday and 🎮 Game-Driven Climate Solutions on Thursday.
A few great conferences on the horizon:
⚡️ Dervos 2023 from our friends at DER Taskforce: Thu, Nov 9
Cornell Tech’s 🌇 2023 Urban Tech Summit (15% off with UTSNYCT): Nov 14 & 15
As always, scroll down for the full list of upcoming events.
Cheers,
Alec, Kathy, Sonam, and the Climate Tech Cities Team
Resilient Cities Network: Change at the speed of trust
We recently connected with Lauren Sorkin, Co-founder & Executive Director of Resilient Cities Network, to get their expert view on how networks can strengthen resilience and accelerate climate solutions in cities. Interview and summary by Kathy Zhang.
Why are urban networks so important?
Cities crucially concentrate risks related to climate impacts, bearing the brunt of the global estimate of $520 billion/year in costs of climate-related disasters. Cities are also warming up twice as fast as rural areas, and addressing urban heat–at its core–is a matter of equity. [Editor’s note: learn more about NY’s local Extreme Heat Coalition here]. These trends highlight the urgent need for cities to adapt to changing climate patterns.
How does Resilient Cities Network work? What is the “network effect”?
The Resilient Cities Network (R-Cities) started with the 100 Resilient Cities initiative, launched with an initial investment of $164M from the Rockefeller Foundation, which placed Chief Resilience Officers (CROs) across 100 cities globally. Many cities have continued funding these vital roles, with CROs designing and implementing projects that often secure additional finances, such as FEMA grants. Cities know the way, and R-Cities equips cities with necessary tools, resources, and financing to reduce urban vulnerabilities and enable residents to flourish amidst uncertainties.
We work through CROs to strengthen the connective tissue of global resilience so cities can respond rather than react, and we try to connect cities facing similar shocks and stresses to share best practices. For example, Sura–a city in India under routine flood risk–committed to using "water squares" to manage flooding after visiting Rotterdam, which uses these sunken areas to collect overflow water that serve as community spaces when dry.
While new technologies are critical to accelerating climate resilience, there’s a lot that cities can do with existing technology. Change happens at the speed of trust. We strengthen the trust among our network by creating spaces to help members to find new perspectives and solutions, and bringing them to the right people at the right time.
How do you see cities using reporting/rating frameworks for decision making?
Cities use a lot of different reporting frameworks; there’s a lot of variability. We use the City Resilience Framework to evaluate shocks and stresses experienced by cities. While some cities are taking on global reporting standards to measure progress, there are huge opportunities to integrate and standardize existing frameworks across different urban contexts.
What’s your call to action to the climate tech community?
We all need to scale climate action through partners. If you have a solution, think about how you can link up and scale. Think about equity: how do we get climate solutions to where they’re needed most?
🌎 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
2023 Urban Tech Summit
Coming up on November 14th and 15th is the 2023 Urban Tech Summit hosted at Cornell Tech on Roosevelt Island. This two-day interactive event brings the climate community together to spark climate technology solutions over panels discussions, fireside chats, cocktail receptions, workshops, and even board games. Readers of the New York Climate Tech Newsletter are invited to use the discount code UTSNYCT for 15% off Urban Tech Summit tickets.
Events This Week
⚖️ Sustainability is a Racial Justice Issue: Mon, Oct 23
👗 Style over SHEIN: Choosing Memories Over Materialism: Mon, Oct 23
🌱 Diverted Power Launch: Mon, Oct 23
💃 Sustainable Fashion Community Meeting: Mon, Oct 23
🗽 NY Climate Tech October Meetup: Tue, Oct 24
📚 Climate Action Days Training: Tue, Oct 24
🏢 Re/Design Reduce : Envelope Retrofits as a Tool to Reach Carbon Neutrality: Tue, Oct 24
🎉 Our Climate NYC Donor Party: Tue, Oct 24
🌍 Green Careers - Climate Policy Careers for Sustainability Professionals: Tue, Oct 24
🚗 2023 Transportation in New York Summit: Wed, Oct 25
🎨 Roundtable: Contemporary Art and Ecological Sustainability: Wed, Oct 25
🧩 Climate Fresk & Dinner at Eat Offbeat (Chelsea Market): Wed, Oct 25
🏙️ Building a Sustainable Future: Wed, Oct 25
🌍 Global weirding, climate breakdown, and the future of nature.: Wed, Oct 25
🎮 Game-Driven Climate Solutions: Thu, Oct 26
🍱 FoodHack NYC | Logistics & Packaging for the Future: Thu, Oct 26
🖼️ Climate Change is Scary with Saad Amer: Fri, Oct 27
🎨 Civic Art Lab 2023: Waste/ Chemicals/ Water | Sustainability and Design Lab: Sat, Oct 28
🍳 A brunch for advertising strategists to chat climate: Sat, Oct 28
⚖️ Climate Justice Cafe: Accessing State and Federal Funds w/ Urban Legacy Foundation: Sat, Oct 28
Read on for more details about this week’s happenings and upcoming events this month
Upcoming Events
🏳️🌈 Out in Climate — Climate VC Panel: Wed, Nov 1
🗽 NY Climate Tech Pitch Night: Thu, Nov 2
🌦️ ClimaX: A Foundation Model for Weather and Climate: Thu, Nov 2
🧶 Women and Climate x Remake: Sweater Weather Clothes Swap: Thu, Nov 2
🌱 NYC 360 Sustainability Catwalk Event: Thu, Nov 2
👗 Fashion and Sustainability Event: Thu, Nov 2
🖼️ First Friday: We Tried to Warn You Tour: Fri, Nov 3
🥗 Leftovers are the BESTOVERS!: Fri, Nov 3
✊🏾 Critically Black Dialogue Series: Climate Justice Now!: Sat, Nov 4
🏃♀️ 2023 TCS New York City Marathon Plogging: Sat, Nov 4
👩🔬 Science Against Capitalism | Participatory Climate Futures: Sat, Nov 4
🎭 The Most Urgent Town Hall That Has Ever Happened: Sat, Nov 4
⚡️ Dervos 2023: Thu, Nov 9
🌇 2023 Urban Tech Summit: Tue, Nov 14 and Wed, Nov 15
💡 Clean Energy in New York Summit: Thu, Nov 16
Event Details
⚖️ Sustainability is a Racial Justice Issue
When: Mon, Oct 23rd from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Pratt Institute's Alumni Reading Room, 200 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
This panel discussion brings the often overlooked intersection of race and sustainability to the forefront, highlighting issues such as waste colonialism, environmental racism, and class consciousness, when it comes to “conscious consumerism” in fashion. The panel will be moderated by FRD’s founder, Professor Kimberly M. Jenkins, in conversation with Professor Nurhaizatul Jamil of the Department of Social Science and Cultural Studies, and Professor Chelsea Grays of Pratt Fashion.
👗 Style over SHEIN: Choosing Memories Over Materialism
When: Mon, Oct 23rd from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Where: Pratt Sustainability Center (Engineering, Room 001), 200 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
In this session, we're focusing on fashion and discussing the need to change our consumption behaviors to reduce textile waste. Participants are invited to share the significance of an item they're wearing and their story. The event also includes a portrait session and the opportunity to have your image and story featured in an awareness campaign. Light refreshments will be provided.
🌱 Diverted Power Launch
When: Mon, Oct 23rd from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Where: 62 Orchard St, 62 Orchard Street, New York, NY
Join Kinetic Communities Consulting and Latinx in Sustainability for the Diverted Power launch featuring stories of BIPOC leaders in the energy industry navigating injustice. Speakers include Daphany Rose Sanchez, Millie Verastegui, and Lamisa Chowdhury.
💃 Sustainable Fashion Community Meeting
When: Mon, Oct 23rd from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Where: Kent State University, 315 West 39th Street, New York, NY
Join the NYC FTC Fam for an evening of sharing, snacking, and connecting with like-minded individuals. This month we will be tackling the connection between what we wear and how we feel. Lead by NYC FTC Fellows, we'll start with a short presentation on the negative effects from the fashion industry on our physical and mental health, move on to sharing upcoming opportunities and events, and follow up with connecting to members, neighbors, advocates, and students of sustainability. Members attend for free. Non-members $10.
📚 Climate Action Days Training
When: Tue, Oct 24th from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Where: W83, 150 West 83rd Street, New York, NY
Join us for a one-day, in-person training to learn about Climate Action Days in NYC Public Schools. Get resources, ideas, and advocacy strategies to incorporate climate action and sustainability in your school. Choose from three training dates and earn CTLE credits.
🗽 NY Climate Tech October Meetup
When: Tue, Oct 24th from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Randolph Beer, DUMBO
This monthly meetup is a casual and accessible way to connect with others in the climate community. Whether you're a seasoned climate expert or just starting to explore your interest in this vital issue, you'll find a welcoming and supportive community at NY Climate Tech.
🏢 Re/Design Reduce : Envelope Retrofits as a Tool to Reach Carbon Neutrality
When: Tue, Oct 24th from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Club 101, 101 Park Avenue, New York, NY
Join us for an exciting in-person event at Club 101, Park Avenue, New York, NY! Discover how envelope retrofits can play a crucial role in achieving carbon neutrality. Our expert speakers will share innovative strategies and success stories that will inspire you to take action.
🎉 Our Climate NYC Donor Party
When: Tue, Oct 24th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Harlem, Manhattan, New York, NY
Join us at the Our Climate Donor Party in Harlem, New York, NY! Review accomplishments and celebrate the efforts of our team in fighting climate change. Connect with like-minded individuals and learn about the impactful projects supported by donations. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference and have a great time!
🌍 Green Careers - Climate Policy Careers for Sustainability Professionals
When: Tue, Oct 24th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: TOTO Showroom, 20 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Join us for an engaging evening hosted by GreenHomeNYC to explore climate policy and career opportunities in the field. This event offers thought-provoking discussions and networking, providing valuable insights into making a meaningful impact on our planet's future. Speakers have experience in influencing policy decisions through politics, non-profits, and climate-conscious organizations in New York. Sign up today to secure your spot!
🚗 2023 Transportation in New York Summit
When: Wed, Oct 25th from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Where: Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion, 1 West 4th Street, New York, NY
This event will bring together experts across sectors to assess the current state of New York’s transportation systems, break down recent legislative actions, and look towards the future of all things coming and going in New York.
🎨 Roundtable: Contemporary Art and Ecological Sustainability
When: Wed, Oct 25th from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Where: Pratt Institute Libraries, 200 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
This Round Table Event will take place on Pratt's campus during Earth Action Week in order to spark vital discussions on ecological sustainability in the field of contemporary art. Participants include David Opdyke, Jean Shin, David Brooks, introduced by Harriet Harris. Co-curated by MFA Candidate Suzanne Watters, Civic Engagement Fellow Mary Mattingly, and Professor Christopher Jensen.
🧩 Climate Fresk & Dinner at Eat Offbeat (Chelsea Market)
When: Wed, Oct 25th from 5:45 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Chelsea Market, 75 9th Avenue, New York, NY
Join us for a fun and informative game and dinner night where the collaborative Climate Fresk workshop will teach you about the science behind climate change and empower you to take action. The workshop will include a full dinner featuring home cooking by refugee chefs in NYC.
🏙️ Building a Sustainable Future
When: Wed, Oct 25th from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Where: Serhant, 372 West Broadway, New York, NY
Join us for an exclusive event dedicated to advancing sustainable practices in real estate, featuring engaging panel discussions with industry experts and networking opportunities with professionals from various fields. Gain insights into green products, tax initiatives, pathways to forge partnerships with sustainable companies, and enjoy live entertainment, wine & whiskey tastings, and a diverse selection of food and drinks!
🌍 Global weirding, climate breakdown, and the future of nature.
When: Wed, Oct 25th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Interchurch Center Sockman Lounge, 61 Claremont Avenue, New York, NY
Book talk by Adam Welz on his new The End of Eden: Wild Nature in the Age of Climate Breakdown. Limited availability. Registration required. Free and open to the public.
🎮 Game-Driven Climate Solutions
When: Thu, Oct 26th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Where: The Forum at Columbia University, 601 West 125th Street, New York, NY
Creating and playing games brings us together and helps us reimagine social and ecological systems. Join us to learn from international game designers and play some games!
🍱 FoodHack NYC | Logistics & Packaging for the Future
When: Thu, Oct 26th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Where: Newlab @ Brooklyn Navy Yard, 19 Morris Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Join us for a panel discussion and networking event featuring entrepreneurs and innovators in the food industry. Panelists include Caroline Vanderlip, founder of Re:Dish; Evan Abel, consultant at DesignAbel.com; Larasati Vitoux, owner of Maison Jar; and Lauren Sweeney, CEO of DeliverZero. The event is free but registration is necessary, and attendees can participate in a 30-second pitch session. Must reserve in advance.
🖼️ Climate Change is Scary with Saad Amer
When: Fri, Oct 27th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY
Join internationally renowned climate activist Saad Amer for a conversation on the role of posters and visual communication in combating the environmental crisis. Saad will share his global perspective on climate activism and the importance of graphic design in tackling climate change. Questions are encouraged!
🎨 Civic Art Lab 2023: Waste/ Chemicals/ Water | Sustainability and Design Lab
When: Sat, Oct 28th from 11:00 AM to Sun, Oct 29{suffix(end.day)} at 7:00 PM
Where: Fourth Arts Block, 70 East 4th Street, New York, NY
Civic Art Lab 2023 investigates creative interventions in waste management, hazardous materials, and water resources. The event features themed panels, artist talks, a sustainability tour, and happy hour. Hosted by GreenspaceNYC, a non-profit collaborative that promotes equitable and sustainable cities.
🍳 A brunch for advertising strategists to chat climate
When: Sat, Oct 28th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Where: Bobo, 181 West 10th Street, New York, NY
Join us for the first group in NYC to host monthly brunch gatherings for strategists in advertising who are heated by the climate crisis to connect, vent and ideate.
⚖️ Climate Justice Cafe: Accessing State and Federal Funds w/ Urban Legacy Foundation
When: Sat, Oct 28th from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Where: Casaroma Cafe, 391 Huguenot Street, New Rochelle, NY
Join us at the Casaroma Cafe for a Climate Justice Cafe focused on accessing state and federal funds in the context of climate justice. Our featured guest speaker will be Shane Osinloye, President and Executive Director of the Urban Legacy Foundation. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and participate in a community strategy session!