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 20-27, 2026, Climate Week NYC participants from across the globe will gather under this year's focus, which is on the energy, the impact, and the action that we drive together.
The Nature Conservancy is proud to contribute to these vital conversations, sharing science, solutions and stories that inspire action for people and nature. We'll be participating in dozens of events throughout the week. Below are a few opportunities to join us.
Where to find us at Climate Week NYC 2026
This is a living webpage that will be refreshed regularly. Please check back to see if new events have been added.
Events
Monday, September 21
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Title: Investing in Change; Climate, Biodiversity, and the Agri-food Future
Description: Climate change and nature loss are transforming agriculture, creating both risks and opportunities for investors. Co-hosted by The Nature Conservancy's NatureVest and RRG Capital Management, this discussion will explore how private capital can help accelerate climate-adaptive agriculture, strengthen resilience across food and farming systems, and deliver both financial returns and measurable environmental outcomes.
Date: Monday, September 21
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Place: Scandinavia House
Tuesday, September 22
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Title: International Trade and Climate Change: From Challenges to Alignment Opportunity
Description: Join leading voices in trade and environmental policy, including The Nature Conservancy CEO Jen Morris, for a conversation on the future of the global trade system. This session will explore opportunities to reform WTO rules in ways that strengthen economic resilience, advance climate goals, and support sustainable development.
Date: Tuesday, September 22
Time: 2:10 PM – 3:30 PM
Place: Trumbull Room of The Yale Club
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Title: Making Commercial Forests Work for Nature and People
Description: Working forests are essential for climate resilience, biodiversity, local economies, and sustainable timber production. Join leaders from The Nature Conservancy, the Doris Duke Foundation, and BTG Pactual for a discussion on how collaboration between conservation organizations, institutional landowners, and investors can advance climate-informed forest management and deliver environmental, social, and economic benefits across working forest landscapes in the United States.
Date: Tuesday, September 22
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Place: Doris Duke Foundation Treehouse
Wednesday, September 23
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Title: The Evolution of the Voluntary Carbon Market: Progress and the Path Forward
Description: coming soon
Date: Wednesday, September 23
Time: 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Place: The Nature Hub
Thursday, September 24
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Title: Nature: From Source to Shelf
Descriptions: From supply chains to food production, business depends on healthy natural systems. Join The Nature Conservancy's CEO, Jen Morris, and Walmart Chief Sustainability Officer Kathleen McLaughlin as they discuss the role of business and conservation in advancing large-scale solutions that protect nature, strengthen resilience, and create a more sustainable future.
Date: Thursday, September 24
Time: 10:40 AM - 11:05 AM
Place: The Nest Campus, North Javits Center
More events coming soon!
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