Building upon my initial experiences at Climate Week NYC, I shifted from thinking globally to focus on how actions are being taken on the state and city level. While the foolish actions of Trump seem intent on taking the wrong side of history, states are showing leadership. New York is … [continued]
Climate Week NYC 2025 brought together a mix of existing and new leaders from the world of business, tech, politics, academia, and civil society. The event — 14 years and going strong — is part of the movement toward global sustainability. It has gained momentum over the past decade, driven … [continued]
Solar energy stakeholders in the US are looking at another record-breaking year in 2025, according to a new report from the US Energy Information Administration.
The new “Speed to Power” initiative is a desperate cry for help that completely ignores the copious renewable energy resources of the US.
The 15 finalists for the Earthshot Prize, an annual award from an organization led by the UK’s Prince William that recognizes emerging solutions to the environmental crisis, were celebrated on Tuesday at Climate Week NYC. The $1.3 million Earthshot Prize panel searches the globe for innovations that will help repair … [continued]
In a bold move towards sustainability, Volvo Cars has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to sell only fully electric cars by 2030 and become a climate-neutral company by 2040. This transformation plan positions Volvo as one of the pioneers among legacy car manufacturers. To reinforce its commitment to these goals, Volvo … [continued]
As the hottest summer on record draws to a close, the next several months could determine whether the world rises to the moment—or blows past irreversible tipping points.
Climate Week NYC 2022 gathers the most influential leaders in climate action from business, government, and the climate community. In conjunction with the United Nations General Assembly and the City of New York, it creates a very ambitious platform to drive climate action. Fast. The event is taking place from … [continued]
“This is your problem, not your successor’s,” Helen Clarkson, CEO of the Climate Group, said during her opening remarks at Climate Week. “And as exhausting as all of this sounds, I still think we can be optimistic about our ability to get it done.”
Climate Week NYC showcases business and governments and their climate action.
International non-profit the Climate Group, has today announced it will be partnering with the Race to Zero campaign — led by UNFCCC’s Climate Champions for UK and Chile, Nigel Topping and Gonzalo Muñoz — to host a major range of commitments and announcements as part of key event, COP26 and The Zero Carbon Growth Agenda, during Climate Week NYC’s Opening Day.
