Project Drawdown is headed to San Francisco Climate Week

MONDAY, APRIL 21

Black in Climate: Community Breakfast + Census Report
9:00–11:00 a.m. PT
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Start your SF Climate Week right with a Black community breakfast! Black in Climate hosts this celebration of the first-ever open-source survey exploring the experiences, needs, and desires of Black folks working in climate, climate tech, environment, and sustainability.

​Support a Black-owned eatery, make new friends to attend other events throughout the week, and leave with a deeper understanding of what it's like out there to power your self-advocacy and community-building work across the space.

​Matt Scott, Director of Storytelling and Engagement at Project Drawdown, will highlight Black climate heroes from the Drawdown’s Neighborhood docuseries, empowering all of us to see the power of our individual stories in driving climate solutions. 

​This event has reached capacity two years in a row, so don't sleep! Black in Climate is not-for-profit, and tickets subsidize the event.

​To learn more, visit blackinclimate.com.

Register for this in-person session here. Please note, this session will not be recorded or livestreamed.

Join us at The Melody for a full day of programming from Project Drawdown and friends. Catch one session or stay for them all – we’d love to see you at multiple events! Please just be sure to register for each event separately. 

Storytelling for Solutions: Turning Climate Narratives into Action
11:00–11:45 a.m. PT
The Melody, 906 Broadway, San Francisco

​Storytelling has the power to shape perceptions, spark action, and accelerate real-world climate solutions – but how do we ensure these stories reach the audiences that need to hear them most? In this compelling panel at SF Climate Week, Matt Scott, Director of Storytelling and Engagement at Project Drawdown and host of the Drawdown’s Neighborhood climate solutions docuseries, will convene a conversation with leading voices in media, funding, and storytelling to explore the strategies that make climate narratives more impactful. From amplifying underrepresented voices to navigating the evolving media landscape, this session will dive into how storytelling can break through the noise and inspire tangible change. Join us for an insightful discussion on the future of climate storytelling and our role in bringing these stories to life.

Featured Panelists:

• ​Adeline Thompson, host of Where The Climate Things Are and The Trail Ahead
• César Córdova, Controls Engineer at CalWave
• ​Kristy Drutman, host of Brown Girl Green, co-Founder of Green Jobs Board
• ​Louie Psihoyos, filmmaker, photographer, Executive Director of the Oceanic Preservation Society
• ​Masika Henson, Founder of Seeking Solutions, DJ, filmmaker, social impact consultant

To join the waitlist for this in-person session, register here. Please note, this session will not be recorded or livestreamed. 

Building the Workforce of the Future: Finding a Green Job on LinkedIn
12:00–12:45 p.m. PT
The Melody, 906 Broadway, San Francisco

The green economy is growing, but how can job seekers navigate this evolving landscape and find meaningful careers in sustainability? Co-hosted by LinkedIn and Project Drawdown, this event will explore the latest labor market trends for green jobs and provide practical guidance on leveraging LinkedIn to land your next opportunity. We will break down in-demand skills, emerging sectors, and best practices for showcasing your expertise on the platform. Whether you're transitioning into a sustainability role or looking to advance your green career, this session will equip you with the tools to take your next step with confidence. Join us to discover how you can align your career with climate solutions and be part of the growing green workforce! Attendees will receive a free year of LinkedIn Premium to jumpstart their green job search. 

This event will feature:

• Elizabeth Bagley, Ph.D., Managing Director, Project Drawdown
• Nidhi Kaul, Green Economy Lead, LinkedIn

Register for this in-person session here. Please note, this session will not be recorded or livestreamed. 

Addressing Climate Change Depends on What We Eat and How We Grow It
1:00–1:45 p.m. PT
The Melody, 906 Broadway, San Francisco

When we think of climate change, we often think of fossil fuels, electricity, transportation, buildings, and industry. But that’s not the whole story. Some 20–35% of human-generated greenhouse gases come from food, agriculture, and land use. And those emissions are growing. The good news? Solutions to curb this impact exist! Join us to learn about how what we eat, grow, and waste impact the climate – and how we can feed the planet without destroying it.

This event will feature:

• Jonathan Foley, Ph.D., Executive Director, Project Drawdown
• Matthew Hayek, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, New York University
• Dana Gunders, President, ReFED
• Kelly McNamara, Climate Director, Food System Innovations

Register for this in-person session here. Please note, this session will not be recorded or livestreamed. 

Putting the Brakes on the Climate Crisis, with Climate Lead and Project Drawdown
2:00–2:45 p.m. PT
The Melody, 906 Broadway, San Francisco

Join us for an insightful discussion on the science driving climate action and the role of philanthropy in shaping our future. This event will feature:

• Dr. ​Jonathan Foley, Executive Director, Project Drawdown
• ​Jennifer Kitt, President, Climate Lead
• Lindsey Allen, Executive Director, Forests, People, Climate
• Marcelo Mena, Chief Executive Officer, Global Methane Hub

​Co-hosted by Project Drawdown and Climate Lead, this event highlights the science behind climate strategies that need funding now to curb emissions. Through the lens of climate philanthropy, well take a closer look at two “emergency brake” solutions: protecting forests to reduce carbon pollution and curbing super pollutants like methane. Join us for a lively discussion that highlights what’s possible on the time frames needed for a healthy future.

Register for this in-person session here. Please note, this session will not be livestreamed. Recordings will be used only for promotional purposes.

Introducing the Drawdown Explorer: Your Revolutionary New Guide to Climate Solutions
3:00–3:45 p.m. PT
The Melody, 906 Broadway, San Francisco

Project Drawdown has long been the world’s leading resource for science-based climate solutions. And now we’re raising the bar once again with the Drawdown Explorer. The Drawdown Explorer is an entirely new platform – launching in June 2025 – that provides detailed, up-to-date regional information about potential climate solutions across the planet. 

The Drawdown Explorer incorporates the world’s most extensive collection of data about effective climate solutions, with trillions of data points and carefully vetted information from peer-reviewed sources. It represents a quantum leap in advancing climate solutions, providing highly actionable, localized intelligence about effective climate solutions. 

Join us as Jonathan Foley, Ph.D.,, Executive Director of Project Drawdown, unveils the prototype Drawdown Explorer to the world.

Register for this in-person session here. Please note, this session will not be recorded or livestreamed. 

TUESDAY, APRIL 22

SFCW at Climate One with Grist, Project Drawdown, and author Jenny Odell
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. PT
The Commonwealth Club, 110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco

Join us for a full line-up of climate solutions, capitalism, and networking hosted by the Climate One podcast and radio series at their San Francisco headquarters.

​11:00–11:45 a.m. | Cutting Through the Noise: Climate Solutions at a Crossroads

​Climate solutions in the United States are moving forward despite dwindling federal support and funding for climate work. From state-level leaders and organizers to climate-focused companies, climate solutions are continuing to be rolled out and implemented across the country. Amid this, how do we determine which solutions are most urgently needed to stop climate change? And how do we cut through the noise to elevate them – and the diverse leaders championing them – in the public imagination? 

​Join Climate One’s Kousha Navidar in conversation with Jonathan Foley, Ph.D., Executive Director of Project Drawdown, and Nikhil Swaminathan, CEO of Grist, on how science and evocative, fact-based storytelling can spotlight the solutions our world needs most.

​11:45– 11:50 a.m. | Stretch-and-Dance Break 

​As we prepare to welcome our next guest on stage, we’ll take a short stretch-and-dance break to a climate-themed music video featuring Will Hammond Jr. and Mike Roberts.

​11:50 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Jenny Odell on Nature, Capitalism and Life Beyond The Clock

​The capitalist system, focused on profit, efficiency, and productivity, often sacrifices long-term ecological health for short-term gains. But is there a way to redefine progress in a way that is compatible with the planet’s well-being? 

​Join KQED’s Mina Kim in conversation with Oakland’s own Jenny Odell, visionary author and artist, as they discuss how we can reimagine our relationship with nature in a world driven by quarterly profits.

​12:30–2:00 p.m. | Action Lounge and Refreshments

​Join us in our Action Lounge to meet local organizations (Fixit Clinic, Climate Reality Project, SF Environment Department) and learn about various pathways to climate actions we can take as consumers and civically engaged residents. Jenny Odell will be signing books, and we'll be sharing climate-friendly treats alongside stunning views of the Bay Bridge.

Register for this paid ($20) in-person session here. The speakers and audience will be videotaped for use on YouTube, and audience questions may be included in the radio and podcast versions of the show.

The Power of Us: Storytelling as a Climate Solution
7:00–8:30 p.m. PT
Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley

When the path forward feels uncertain, stories can guide our steps toward more just and hopeful futures. By clarifying the sometimes faltering progress of the past, illuminating the dilemmas and opportunities of the present, and painting an irresistible picture of the future, telling our stories reveals our true power. Join Project Drawdown and Grist for an evening of unforgettable stories from Bay Area climate activists, artists, organizers, and innovators on the frontlines of climate solutions.

​This event is presented by Grist and Project Drawdown, and includes speakers featured in Grist’s 50 Fixers initiative and the Drawdown’s Neighborhood climate solutions docuseries.

​This event is supported by University of California Press.

To join the waitlist for this in-person session, register here. Please note, this session will not be livestreamed. A recording will be available in the weeks following the event for registrants and those on the waitlist.  

FRIDAY, APRIL 25

Meet & Make: An interactive gender x climate workshop by IDEO.org
3:00–5:30 p.m. PT
IDEO, LION Building, 350 Florida Street, San Francisco

​Most Climate Week events talk about change. This event gives us all a chance to build it. Join this session hosted by IDEO.org to close out SF Climate Week with creativity, community, and hope.

The event kicks off with a series of fast-paced lightning talks from experts, implementers, and funders in the climate space, including Elizabeth Bagley, Ph.D., Managing Director at Project Drawdown. These quick, compelling sessions will highlight data and real-world insights on how women-led climate initiatives are consistently underfunded, and set the stage for collective action.

From there, the room becomes a workshop. You’ll join a small table group with the panellists and designers from IDEO.org to use design futuring tools to create an object of the future: a tangible artifact that represents the regenerative, gender-just world we’re working toward.

Expect conversation, collaboration, and a creative close to SF Climate Week, where you’ll have the opportunity to synthesize everything you’ve learned and questioned over the past few days. Refreshments and light appetizers by women-owned businesses will be served.

Register for this in-person session here. 

We hope this lineup gets you as excited as we are about #SFCW, and we look forward to seeing you in person! 

If you are a journalist interested in attending one of the events or would like materials to share any of these events with your network, please reach out to press@drawdown.org