About Climate Week NYC
Climate Week NYC brings together leaders from business, academia, government, civil society and the climate sector for the largest annual climate event of its kind—hosting hundreds of events and activities across New York City. Each year, these leaders and decision makers from around the world gather to drive and champion climate action.
From September 21–28, 2025, Climate Week NYC participants from across the globe will gather under this year’s theme, Power On, to spark progress and inspire change.
The Nature Conservancy is proud to be part of these vital conversations and events—sharing science, solutions and stories that illustrate how people and nature can thrive together in the face of climate change.
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Where to find us at Climate Week NYC 2025
Events
Saturday, September 20
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Title: ClimateFest
Description: The Nature Conservancy is joining ClimateFest, a daylong celebration of science, sustainability, and community. This all-ages event explores the impacts of climate change on human health through hands-on activities, art projects, pop-up talks, and live demonstrations across the Museum. Our experts will also share lightning lectures throughout the day—we hope to see you there!
Date: Saturday, September 20
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Place: American Museum of Natural History
Monday, September 22
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Title: Investing Beyond the Value Chain: Scaling Landscape Solutions for Climate and Nature
Description: Explore how landscape-scale initiatives can drive climate, nature, and business outcomes through innovative corporate-financial collaboration. Hosted by The Nature Conservancy and General Mills, this session showcases emerging models that connect supply chains with landscape finance. Learn how financial institutions and corporates are unlocking beyond-value-chain benefits through tools like supply chain finance, trade finance, and offtake agreements.
Date: Monday, September 22
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Place: Regen House
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Title: Indigenous Visions for Outcomes at COP30 and Beyond
Description: Join us to hear directly from Indigenous Peoples about their vision for COP30 and beyond. Topics covered will include:
- Indigenous campaigns for inclusive COP30 outcomes
- Direct access to finance for Indigenous Peoples
- Indigenous led nature-based solutions
Lunch will be provided.Date: Monday, September 22
Time: 11:30AM - 1:00PM
Place: Scandinavia House
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Title: Turning Collaboration into Impact: The Mangrove Breakthrough Implementation Agenda
Description: Join us to learn about the progress and momentum of the Mangrove Breakthrough in the lead-up to COP30. This session will feature updates on how the initiative is driving political, financial, and technical action, as well as the launch of the Global Mangrove Alliance’s (GMA) Regional Readiness Reports. The program will include a multi-stakeholder panel with government leaders, financial institutions, the private sector, and local communities sharing concrete examples of implementation.
Date: Monday, September 22
Time: 1:30 - 2:30PM
Place: Scandinavia House
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Title: Financing Ecological Transformation: Innovative Mechanisms and Lessons Learned from Brasil
Description: Join The Nature Conservancy and Brazilian Coalition on Climate, Forests and Agriculture for an evening of dialogue and connection, featuring discussions on financing ecological transformation, the launch of the Brazilian Coalition’s global land use proposals, and a networking cocktail to close the day.
Date: Monday, September 22
Time: 4:00 - 7:00PM
Place: Scandinavia House
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Title: Technology-Driven Urban Water Resilience
Description: Cities around the world are facing the increasing impacts of climate-driven extreme rainfall and flooding. This panel explores how cutting-edge technologies are being used to improve urban water resilience, making cities safer, greener, and more climate-ready.
Date: Monday, September 22
Time: 4:00 - 6:00PM
Place: The Center for Urban Science + Progress (CUSP) at NYU Tandon
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Tuesday, September 23
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Title: Financing the Forest Agenda: Actions to Scale Proven and Profitable Solutions
Description: Halting and reversing deforestation by 2030 is a global imperative—and the financial sector is stepping up. This high-level session at New York Climate Week will mark the official launch of the Priority Actions for Forest Finance, a civil society-led roadmap outlining the key steps policymakers, financial institutions, and central banks must take to meet global goals and regenerate forests. This compliments the growing architecture to support the financial sector meet global goals around halting and reversing deforestation and conversion.
The event will be chaired by Nigel Topping, Founder of Ambition Loop and Chair of the UK Climate Change Committee and feature senior leaders from government, finance, and civil society, including:
- Jennifer Morris, CEO, The Nature Conservancy
- Patricia Espinosa, Special Envoy for Latin America, COP30
- Ruth Davies, UK Government Special Representative on Nature
- Thomas Viegas, Group Nature Lead, Aviva
- Eduardo Monteiro, Co-CIO Just Climate (Generation Investment Management)
- Daniel Brandao, Nature Based Solutions Director, Vox Capital
- TBC, Chief Sustainability Officer, Global Food company
The session will open with Ministerial remarks from a member of the Forest Climate and Leaders Partnership , setting the stage for a deep dive into the enabling policy environment, proven investment opportunities, and the growing momentum across food systems and supply chains.
Date: Tuesday, September 23
Time: 12:00-1:00PM
Place: The Nature Hub
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Title: Conservation Jobs Panel
Description: Christina Dorvilier, recruiter for The Nature Conservancy, will speak on this expert panel, sharing insights on the key skills candidates need to succeed in conservation careers.
Date: Tuesday, September 23
Time: 3:40 - 4:15PM
Place: NEST Climate Campus
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Title: Momentum for a Living Planet: a Celebration of Climate Solutions
Description: Join Jennifer Morris, Chief Executive Officer of The Nature Conservancy, and special guests as we raise a glass to bold climate action and connect with the leaders driving its future.
Date: Tuesdsy, September 23
Time: 6:00 - 8:00PM
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Wednesday, September 24
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Title: Rooted in Resilience: Harnessing Nature for Climate Solutions
Descriptions: A panel of distinguished scientists and practitioners including The Nature Conservancy's Senior Forest Restoration Scientist, Susan Cook-Patton, will discuss what can be done to halt biodiversity loss and enhance climate resilience through ecological restoration and conservation. Panel discussion will be moderated by Dr. Mauricio Diazgranados, NYBG’s Chief Science Officer and Dean of Science.
Date: Wednesday, September 24
Time: 10:45AM - 12:15PM
Place: Ross Lecture Hall at New York Botanical Garden
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Title: Closing the Nature Deficit: Unlocking Nature’s Role in Economic Growth
Description: As Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom push forward with major infrastructure projects in mining, forestry, agriculture, and housing, there’s a critical question: are we fully recognizing the economic potential of our natural assets? From healthy soils to green infrastructure, nature provides essential foundations for long-term prosperity.
The Nature Conservancy is looking forward to participating in this session showcasing a portfolio of case studies from natural resource sectors where investing in nature delivers measurable returns for people, the economy, and the environment.
Date: Wednesday, September 24
Time: 4:30 - 5:30PM
Place: The Nature Hub
Thursday, September 25
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Title: Beauty that Regenerates the World: Ingredients for a Net-zero, Nature-positive, and Equitable Future
Description: Consumer pressure and the shift towards net-zero and nature-positive commitments are reshaping how beauty and personal care products are made. Yet, for brands looking to integrate regeneratively-produced raw materials into their products, the path from ambition to action remains complex. Ingredient Insets—raw materials embedded with environmental impact within supply chains—offers a powerful solution. But its implementation at scale requires radically new forms of collaboration and transparency.
The beauty and personal care industry continues to emerge as a champion for investing in regeneration beyond climate. Forested and The Nature Conservancy are co-hosting a roundtable to convene leaders across the beauty and personal care industry, regenerative agriculture, and nature-based solutions. Together, we will explore how to overcome barriers to sourcing regenerative ingredients, align insetting methodologies with real-world operations, and unlock new models for verified, farmer-centered impact in value chains.
Date: Thursday, September 25
Time: 8:30 - 10:30AM
Place: The Nature Conservancy New York City Office
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Title: Forests and the Future: Harnessing Holistic Solutions
Description: Healthy and resilient forests are at the heart of climate and biodiversity solutions, serving as vital carbon sinks and protecting our ecosystems.
Join us at the World Biodiversity Summit where Rebecca Benner, Managing Director for Climate Programs, will lead a conversation aiming to answer the question: How can we drive systemic change that prioritises nature, climate resilience and sustainable development? This session will evaluate the key drivers of deforestation and the urgent need for action, showcasing innovative solutions aligning with the triple bottom line.
Date: Thursday, September 25
Time: 12:15 - 12:45PM
Place: Civic Hall
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Title: 'In My Backyard' Documentary Screening
Description: Join The Nature Conservancy at #ClimateWeekNYC for a preview of a new climate documentary series, 'In My Backyard.' This series highlights frontline, community-driven solutions to climate change that is directed and hosted by The Nature Conservancy climate staff member, Tonyisha Harris. Rooted in joy and resilience, the series journeys across the U.S., with each episode grounded in a narrative thread that begins in Chicago—the hometown of our host.
Date: Thursday, September 25
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Anthology Film Archives
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Title: Climate Resilience in Action
Description: The American Museum of Natural History is proud to host an evening of music and dialogue exploring how climate change is transforming our cities, communities, and health—and the vital role New York can play as a global leader. Be sure to visit The Nature Conservancy’s table during the event to meet our team and learn more about our work across New York.
Date: Thursday, September 25
Time: 7:00PM
Place:American Museum of Natural History