Action Speaks Louder Than Words
11:00–11:45 a.m. ET
The Javits Center, 445 11th Ave. (4th Floor), New York City
Project Drawdown managing director Elizabeth Bagley will be joining Jesper Brodin, CEO of Ingka Group, and others for the launch of Action Speaks at the Nest Climate Campus (registration is free and open to the public).
Action Speaks, founded by Ingka Group | IKEA and curated in collaboration with partners, will showcase climate solutions in a 3,200-square-foot experiential pavilion
During the main stage session, we’ll hear directly from the changemakers behind the lowest carbon footprint Volvo car to date, women-led nature-based solutions for climate disaster response in the Solomon Islands, and more.
Over the past two years, Project Drawdown has served as a key scientific advisor for Action Speaks.
Register for the Nest Climate Campus here. Please note, this session will be recorded and shared online following Climate Week.
XPRIZE x ReFED Moonshot Workshop
1:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Apella, Suite 207 450 East 29th St, 2nd Fl. New York, NY 10016
Project Drawdown's managing director Elizabeth Bagley will participate in an exclusive workshop dedicated to forging new paths forward and tackling unsolved challenges in food loss & waste reduction–a top solution for climate change. Hosted by XPRIZE Foundation in collaboration with ReFED, this pivotal event aims to ideate prize concepts that target an envisioned future of success.
More information on this gathering can be found at the link here.
Careers in Climate Media
2:30-3:00 p.m. ET
The Javits Center, 445 11th Ave. (4th Floor), New York City
Part of the Nest Climate Campus’s Green Jobs Pavilion, this panel explores the vital role of journalism, storytelling, and social media in addressing climate change, while highlighting diverse career paths in this emerging field! The panelists, including Matt Scott, Project Drawdown’s Director of Storytelling & Engagement, will share insights on how to effectively communicate environmental issues and inspire action through various media platforms. The panel is moderated by Madeleine MacGillvray, with other panelists including Angely Mercado and Jacob Simon.
Register for the Nest Climate Campus here. Please note, this session will be recorded and shared online following Climate Week.
Fostering a Collaborative Ecosystem for Climate and Sustainability Leaders
4:30–5:30 p.m. ET followed by a reception
1221 Avenue of Americas, New York City
Presented by Deloitte, this session titled Fostering a Collaborative Ecosystem for Climate and Sustainability Leaders will explore pioneering initiatives–including the Drawdown Stories program at Project Drawdown–that are amplifying the efforts of emerging sustainability leaders. In a discussion with these leaders, Deloitte will spotlight how these individuals and the organizations they represent are not only propelling the voices of diverse climate champions, but are also instrumental in scaling impactful climate initiatives across communities.
During this session, attendees will:
- Explore the important role private sector organizations can play in building and engaging a robust ecosystem that supports community-driven collaborations, while enhancing social impact, sustainability, and equity.
- Gain insights from leaders of these trailblazing organizations on overcoming challenges to foster an environment for climate and sustainability pioneers.
- Be inspired by compelling stories and real-life examples from leaders who are making tangible impacts on the ground.
If you are interested in being invited to Deloitte's Climate Week 2024, please reach out to the company using the email listed on this page.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Bridging the Gap: Business and Community Partnerships for Climate Justice
10:00–11:30 a.m. ET
389 5th Avenue New York, NY 10016
While billions are invested in climate solutions, a significant gap exists in supporting frontline communities most impacted by climate change. Underserved communities located across low-lying coastal areas, agricultural regions, and urban areas near industrial facilities are the most vulnerable and bear the brunt of climate disasters, facing displacement, health issues, and economic hardship. These harms are often compounded for low-income and disabled people and other minority populations.
During this dynamic session, Forum for the Future and B Lab U.S. & Canada will share an overview of their co-published Business Guide to Advancing Climate Justice, providing guidance for businesses looking to take concrete action in partnership with communities.
Project Drawdown will then share their Drawdown's Neighborhood climate solutions short docuseries, followed by a panel discussion with Seventh Generation and other businesses who are advancing climate justice, along with community representatives from Project Drawdown’s Drawdown’s Neighborhood Tri-State series. The panel will explore questions such as:
- How can businesses begin their climate justice journey?
- What’s needed for effective multi-stakeholder partnerships, including those with frontline communities, to advance climate solutions?
- Where can business have the greatest impact across areas of control and influence?
A ticket access code is required to RSVP. Please email Clementina Consens with your company name and job title, to request a ticket access code to this event.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Keynote Fireside Chat
9:30–9:55 a.m. ET
The Javits Center, 445 11th Ave. (4th Floor), New York City
Project Drawdown's Elizabeth Bagley kicks off the third and final day of the Nest Climate Campus with a keynote chat with Lauren Singer. Lauren has been founding, scaling, and operating businesses in climate since 2012. She has consulted on NYC Local Law 84 and Local Law 87 implementation, laid the foundation for EV adoption and policy in New York City under Mayor Bloomberg, and was Sustainability Manager at the NYC Department of Environmental Protection, implementing a sustainability framework on $4B of capital infrastructure projects. She is a repeat founder, building Trash is for Tossers, The Simply Co., and a venture-backed climate tech startup, Package Free Shop, where she now serves as Chairperson of the Board.
The Nest Climate Campus is free and open to the public, but space is limited, so register early.
Please note, this session will be recorded and shared online following Climate Week.
What We Eat Matters: The Missing Ingredient in Climate Action
9:55–10:15 a.m. ET
The Javits Center, 445 11th Ave. (4th Floor), New York City
Join Jon Foley, Executive Director of Project Drawdown, and Maggie Baird, founder of Support+Feed and mother of Grammy Award-winning artists Finneas and Billie Eilish, for a FIRESIDE CHAT to dive deeper into the inextricable link between food systems and climate change. Through the lens of equity, Jon and Maggie will consider the capacity of plant-based food initiatives to reduce the negative impacts of our global food systems and explore ways in which individuals and businesses can work together to drive access, acceptance, and demand for plant-based foods.
The Nest Climate Campus is free and open to the public, but space is limited, so register early.
Please note, this session will be recorded and shared online following Climate Week.
National Academy of Medicine Roadmap Stakeholder Meeting
10:00–12:30 a.m. ET
Deloitte, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City
Project Drawdown's managing director Elizabeth Bagley has been asked to join an invite-only meeting being organized by the World Economic Forum, the National Academy of Health, Wellcome Trust, and others with a goal of developing actionable recommendations that benefit both climate mitigation and human health.
Please note, this meeting is by invitation only.
Addressing Emergency Brake Solutions Today Through Partnerships
4:25–5:10 p.m. ET
The Javits Center, 445 11th Ave. (4th Floor), New York City
This panel will address the importance of methane and other non-CO2 gases in the fight to prevent catastrophic climate change, and how partnerships can get us to scale on solutions that have impact today–when it matters most.
Jonathan Foley, Project Drawdown’s executive director, will join to talk about the importance of addressing methane and its impact as an “emergency brake” solution. Tradewater will highlight their developing methane program to address actively leaking orphaned oil and gas wells and talk about how Workday’s early support is catalyzing the scaling of this program. Workday will speak about their portfolio approach to proactively address emissions that cannot currently be reduced and the importance of addressing a significant climate challenge that’s historically been overlooked. Tradewater and Workday will also discuss the innovations that made a multi-year offtake possible.
The Nest Climate Campus is free and open to the public, but space is limited, so register early.
Please note, this session will be recorded and shared online following Climate Week.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
You(th) in Cities Convening
1:00–5:00 p.m. ET
Harvard Club Midtown, New York City
Project Drawdown's managing director Elizabeth Bagley will be attending the You(th) in Cities convening. This hands-on workshop–organized by TED, the UNFCCC, and the Patricelli Center–will connect attendees' shared expertise and local efforts into a global framework of the future of sustainable cities. Recommendations created during this workshop will be shared with the COP29 and COP30 presidencies.
Registration information can be found at the link here.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Creative Career Mini Summit at Climate Week NYC
3:00-6:00 p.m. ET
75 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013
Marketplace of the Future is hosting a Creative Career Mini-Summit during Climate Week. The afternoon will include keynotes, case studies and discussions with leading climate, creative and cultural leaders spanning career transitions, cultural transformations and creativity for climate action.
Project Drawdown’s Aiyana Bodi, manager of employee engagement, will participate on a panel titled The Future of Work and Navigating Transitions. She'll be joined on stage by Daniel Hill, creator of OpenDoorClimate and director at Environmental Defense Fund; Gareth Gransaull, co-executive director at Re_Generation; and moderator Kristy Drutman, otherwise known as "Browngirl Green."
Tickets are being sold on a first come, first serve basis, so register today.
We hope this lineup gets you as excited as we are for #ClimateWeekNYC and we look forward to seeing you in person or virtually later this month!
