NY Climate Tech: Sept 11 - Sept 18
Marine rights, a major food conference, LL97, the march to end fossil fuels, and more events this week
Hi friends,
We’ve got a lot of Climate Week content coming this week to help you prep! That starts with our new 👋 NY Climate Week Networking Buddies program! It’s just a Google form, but sign up and we’ll match you with up to five other people to meet during Climate Week. Embrace the serendipity! And if you’re nervous about networking, sign up for Kate Mikuliak’s climate week networking skills workshop.
Later this week we’ll be updating our guide and highlighting a few of our favorite events.
In the meantime, there’s plenty more coming up:
Join a happy hour to support NYC’s landmark climate law at 🏙️ Tech for LL97 on Wednesday
On Thursday, heck out a full day conference on 👩🌾 Food and Agriculture as a Solution to the Climate Crisis with an incredible lineup of speakers
This Sunday, don’t miss the ✊ March to End Fossil Fuels—for all the work we do, it’s important to be out on the streets, too! This should be a big one.
Also Sunday, head to a panel and mixer by the Earth Law Center on the 🐳 Rights of Marine Species
As always, scroll down for the full list of upcoming events this week and more.
Cheers,
Alec, Sonam, and the NY Climate Tech Team
🌎 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
🗽 Governor’s Island Climate Exchange
The Climate Exchange is the next major landmark for the climate ecosystem in New York, and they’re hosting their inaugural Climate Week events: Advancing Coastal Resiliency on Monday the 18th and the Deep-Tech Innovation Launchpad on Wednesday the 20th. Swing by and learn more!
Events This Week
📝 Green Careers - Resume Workshop: Tue, Sep 12
🏗️ The Edge: Infrastructure w/ Nick van Osdol: Tue, Sep 12
🏙️ Tech for LL97: Wed, Sep 13
⚡️ DER Taskforce Happy Hour: Wed, Sep 13
👩🌾 “Food and Agriculture as a Solution to the Climate Crisis”: Thu, Sep 14
🍻 Climate Pints: Thu, Sep 14
⛓️ Blockchain / Web3 for Climate Community Networking Event @ Climate Week NYC: Fri, Sep 15
🙈 Make Networking Easy: Free Zoom Workshop ahead of NYC Climate Week: Sat, Sep 16
✊ March to End Fossil Fuels: Sun, Sep 17
👗 Community Brunch @ The Sustainable Fashion Community Center: Sun, Sep 17
🐳 Rights of Marine Species Panel & Mixer: Sun, Sep 17
🌍🎵 DJS 4 Climate Action & Friends - Climate Week Kickoff!: Sun, Sep 17
Read on for more details about this week’s happenings and upcoming events this month
Upcoming Events
Event Details
📝 Green Careers - Resume Workshop
When: Tuesday, Sep 12 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Where: Fujitsu Airstage, 1450 Broadway 42nd floor New York, NY 10018
Join GreenHomeNYC Careers group in an IN-PERSON resume workshop. During timed sessions with green career professionals, you'll receive constructive, personalized feedback on how to present your skills and experience so you get the attention of employers and land the job you want! Resume reviewers with be paired with attendees throughout the evening--think of it as speed dating but for resume-reviewing.
🏗️ The Edge: Infrastructure w/ Nick van Osdol
When: Tuesday, Sep 12 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Where: Online
In a world where the urgency to decarbonize, expand energy access, and improve our future is unquestionable, one thing unites us all: the undeniable need for more infrastructure. The time has come to cut through the noise and take action.
🏙️ Tech for LL97
When: Wednesday, Sep 13 from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Where: Register for address
You helped put this effort on NYC's political map in defense of the country's most ambitious municipal climate legislation. As the effort continues to ensure full and timely implementation and enforcement of Local Law 97, we invite you to join for an informal conversation about the future of New York climate policy, and the role we can play as a climate tech community!
⚡️ DER Taskforce Happy Hour
When: Wed, Sep 13 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: 417 Grand Street #Suite #1 Brooklyn, NY 11211
Hey DER TF! Join us for our monthly hang on the second Wednesday of each month. There isn't a reoccurring agenda, but we may have guests or topics to discuss for a particular events.
🍻 Climate Pints
When: Thu, Sep 14 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Where: RSVP for location
In the run-up to climate week, come join us for a social gathering of all folks working in, or interested in, all things climate. Bring friends, anecdotes, and climate week event recommendations.
👩🌾 “Food and Agriculture as a Solution to the Climate Crisis”
When: Thu, Sep 14th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Where: The Greene Space - WNYC Studios, 44 Charlton Street New, New York, NY
Food Tank, WWF, Wholechain, and NYU Steinhardt present in collaboration with the World Food Program-USA, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization North America (FAO), the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the UN Development Programme (UNDP), the Forum for Farmers and Food Security (3FS), and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). 'Food and Agriculture as a Solution to the Climate Crisis.'Thursday, September 14 @ WNYC – NPR studios in New York City. Our overarching goal for this event is to highlight the crucial role of food and agriculture in addressing the climate crisis, both domestically and internationally.
⛓️ Blockchain / Web3 for Climate Community Networking
When: Fri, Sep 15th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Where: 345 Park Avenue, New York, NY
This networking event is being held in the context of the Climate Week NYC 2023 and the UN General Assembly High Level Week 2023. It is a networking and coordination opportunity for stakeholders interested in harnessing digital innovation, especially blockchain technology, for Paris agreement implementation and the UN Climate Conference COP28 in the UAE. Organized by Climate Chain Coalition and IAAI GloCha, the event includes presentations on various initiatives and engagement opportunities.
🙈 Make Networking Easy: Free Zoom Workshop ahead of NYC Climate Week
When: Sat, Sep 16th from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Where: Zoom
Feeling a little nervous about attending NYC Climate Week? Buff up your confidence and comfort at this free webinar. Join others who are looking to make the most out of their climate industry network as you learn strategies that make networking so much easier and more effective.
✊ March to End Fossil Fuels
When: Sun, Sep 17th from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Where: 56th and Broadway, New York, NY
Join us at the march to end fossil fuels on September 17th in NYC. The United Nations is calling on world leaders to take real steps to lead us off fossil fuels to protect people and the planet. On September 20th in New York, the UN Climate Ambition Summit will gather world leaders to commit to phasing out fossil fuels.
👗 Community Brunch @ The Sustainable Fashion Community Center
When: Sun, Sep 17th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: Sustainable Fashion Community Center, 1795 Lexington Avenue, New York
Join us for The Sustainable Fashion Community Center Brunch! Clean out your closet, bring a treat, and let's have a great time at The Swap Shop!
🐳 Rights of Marine Species Panel & Mixer
When: Sun, Sep 17th from 4:30 to 7:00 PM
Where: Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater, New York City
Who speaks for sharks, sea turtles, and orcas? Join our panel of experts to explore how legal innovation can better protect these marine species from climate change and other threats. The movement towards the Rights of Nature and Earth law is expanding rapidly worldwide. In 2023, sea turtle populations in Panama earned their own fundamental rights. Seven towns and counties in Washington State now support legal rights for the critically endangered Southern Resident Orcas, of which only 73 remain. Some scientists also propose to extend legal rights to sharks, with about 100 millions being killed by humans every year.
🌍🎵 DJS 4 Climate Action & Friends - Climate Week Kickoff!
When: Sun, Sep 17th from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: Roberta's, 261 Moore Street, Brooklyn, NY
Climate Week NYC (Sept 17-24) is the largest annual climate event in the world, with over 400 events throughout the city. DJs For Climate Action is co-hosting a kickoff fundraiser to raise awareness and bring together the music and arts climate action community. The event features live performances and DJ sets, along with presentations from partner organizations to inspire action.