New York City, United States | Sept. 21-28, 2025
Climate change costs us all. A warming world fuels extreme weather, harming people’s health and livelihoods while straining budgets and supply chains.
But we have solutions that work for people, our economies and our planet — and now is the time to put them into action. Climate Week NYC is an opportunity for policymakers, companies and climate experts to explore and advance proven solutions. A global event, it builds momentum for meaningful progress at the United Nations climate conference, COP30, later in the year.
What we’re doing at Climate Week NYC: Environmental Defense Fund is hosting two days of events at 530 5th Ave. on Sept. 23 and 24, working with leaders from businesses, governments, civil society and more to drive action on climate change. Our experts will also engage in events across New York City throughout the week.
Our featured events at Climate Week on Tuesday, Sept. 23
Our first day of featured events will take place at the Convene event space at 530 5th Ave. in New York City. More events and details will be added as they’re confirmed.
Chain reaction: A retail Scope 3 hotspots workshop
8:30-10:30 a.m. ET | Tuesday, Sept. 23
This workshop brings retail sustainability leaders together to tackle Scope 3 emissions hotspots across supply chains. Hosted by EDF and partners, participants will share challenges and best practices, and collaborate on actionable solutions to drive progress and turn climate commitments into results.
Trust and resilience: Photo stories and forest benefit-sharing lessons
10-11 a.m. ET | Tuesday, Sept. 23
This event will include a photo journey into the bond between forests and their protectors, and a panel on Ecuador’s inclusive REDD+ benefit-sharing plan. Indigenous and Afro-descendant leaders from around the world will share lessons on equitable climate finance, highlighting the link between strong communities and healthy forests.
Registration details to come
Meeting the moment: Shaping the sustainable finance and climate agenda
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET | Tuesday, Sept. 23
Hosted by the managing directors of sustainable finance at EDF and NRDC (the Natural Resources Defense Council), this event convenes investors, policymakers, technologists and development leaders for a candid, solutions-oriented dialogue. Join us to explore how sustainable finance can stay relevant and effective in a radically shifting landscape.
Registration details to come
Turn pledges into progress: Unlocking methane insights for investor action
3-5 p.m. ET | Tuesday, Sept. 23
EDF+Business hosts a financial sector event showcasing 2025 oil and gas methane data from MethaneSAT and others. Through rotating, expert-led discussions, participants will explore how investors can leverage these insights to drive methane mitigation in today’s complex political and financial landscape.
The state of SRM impacts science and the need for responsible research
4-5:30 p.m. ET | Tuesday, Sept. 23
This event includes a panel discussion with leading scientists in solar radiation modification impacts research, along with a fireside chat on the governance of SRM and why transparency, community dialogue and access to data are essential.
Registration details to come
Our featured events at Climate Week on Wednesday, Sept. 24
Our second day of featured events will take place at the Convene event space at 530 5th Ave. in New York City. More events and details will be added as they’re confirmed.
Satellites to solutions: The power of open data and partnership
9-10:30 a.m. ET | Wednesday, Sept. 24
This event highlights how emerging technologies and partnerships are advancing climate data and science. Experts will share initiatives collecting critical information from fishing vessels, satellites and more to improve climate solutions, emphasizing innovation and access to support communities and combat data challenges.
Registration details to come
The capital multiplier: How CPGs drive impact across the value chain
9-11 a.m. ET | Wednesday, Sept. 24
This executive roundtable will explore how food and agriculture companies that produce consumer packaged goods are mobilizing internal and external capital to scale sustainable agriculture. Featuring real-world examples and innovative funding strategies, the session offers a candid discussion among finance, sustainability and procurement leaders driving this transition.
Hydrogen emissions accounting to ensure real climate benefits
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET | Wednesday, Sept. 24
The future of hydrogen hinges on credible emissions standards. A dynamic event with EDF, NRDC (the Natural Resources Defense Council) and the Green Hydrogen Organisation will explore how global policies and science must evolve to unlock hydrogen’s true climate potential and build a trusted, thriving clean energy market.
Embracing beneficial fire: Lessons from California
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET | Wednesday, Sept. 24
Wildfire is essential in many ecosystems, yet efforts to suppress all fires can worsen outcomes. This panel will explore the climate and ecological value of beneficial fire, featuring global experts, including Indigenous voices, sharing experiences across continents, forest types and cultural fire practices.
Registration details to come
Destination Belém: Climate lessons and leadership from Brazil
1-2:30 p.m. ET | Wednesday, Sept. 24
As Brazil leads the world toward COP30, the U.N. climate conference, this event highlights the country’s climate actions, from improving air quality and conserving rainforests to supporting Indigenous rights. Experts from energy, food, health and forestry sectors will share lessons aligned with the Action Agenda for COP30 in Belém, Brazil.
Registration details to come
Diversifying protein: Mergers, acquisitions and partnerships for resilience
4-5:30 p.m. ET | Wednesday, Sept. 24
This dynamic workshop with EDF and Food Systems Innovations unlocks protein sector growth through diversification. Hear inspiring talks and real-world success stories, and dive into interactive discussions with leaders and innovators — all designed to spark fresh ideas, partnerships and bold moves toward sustainable business success.
More events EDF will attend at Climate Week NYC
See where else you can connect with us throughout the week. More details and events will be added as they’re confirmed, with sessions hosted by EDF highlighted.
Tuesday, Sept. 23
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Our new normal: Centering health in climate action
Hosted by EDF and Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability
Register here
9-11:30 a.m. ET
Belfer Research Building at Weill | 413 E. 69th St., New York, NY 10021Join us for a conversation on how local decision-makers, researchers and nongovernmental organizations are using data to explore current innovations and tackle emerging challenges for climate and health resilience. What happens if critical data becomes harder to access — or disappears altogether? How can communities future-proof their strategies and systems in an uncertain federal landscape? Together, we’ll examine the opportunities and obstacles ahead for data-driven resilience — and what that means for the future in a world facing climate vulnerabilities.
Speakers
- Moderator: Sarah Vogel, Senior Vice President, Healthy Communities, Environmental Defense Fund
- Margot Brown, Senior Vice President, Justice and Equity, Environmental Defense Fund
- Arnab Ghosh, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College
- Ben Spoer, Program Director, Health Dashboards Initiative, NYU Langone Health
- Joel Gurin, President and Founder, The Center for Open Data Enterprise
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The evolving dairy playbook: Solutions for a sustainable future
Hosted by EDF
This event is full
10:15 a.m. to noon ETThe dairy industry is evolving to meet today’s complex challenges — from climate change and supply disruptions to shifting consumer demands. This session convenes sustainability and business leaders to explore successful strategies and future innovations for building a more sustainable, resilient dairy value chain.
Speakers
- Vrashabh Kapate, Senior Manager, Global Dairy Sector, Environmental Defense Fund
Thursday, Sept. 25
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Supplier engagement strategies to achieve Scope 3 targets
Hosted by EDF and BSR
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2-3:30 p.m. ET
BSR office | 740 Broadway, Suite 1101, New York, NY 10003Explore supplier engagement strategies with BSR’s Climate and Nature team and EDF’s Net Zero Action Accelerator to advance your company’s Scope 3 emissions reduction goals. These candid conversations will uncover effective strategies for companies to overcome common supplier engagement barriers, align supplier incentives toward climate action and build internal collaboration with procurement stakeholders.
Speakers
- Ellen Shenette, Director, Net Zero Action Accelerator, Environmental Defense Fund
- Adam Fishman, Associate Director, BSR
- Jordan Faires, Senior Manager, Net Zero, Environmental Defense Fund
Our experts at Climate Week NYC
Meet some of the key members of our team driving climate action.
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Senior Director, Climate-Resilient Food Systems
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Director, Forests Partnerships
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Senior Vice President, Agriculture, Water and Food
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Senior Vice President, Chief Scientist
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Executive Director
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Vice President, Forests
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Associate Vice President, Global Engagement and Partnerships
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Vice President, Net Zero Ambition & Action
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Vice President, Global Energy Transition
MEDIA CONTACT
Sommer Yesenofski
(949) 257-8768 (office)
Olivia Polkinghorne
(212) 993-0145 (office)
Expert commentary
EDF experts share in-depth analysis, highlighting issues they’re watching ahead of Climate Week NYC.
Climate Week NYC: Scaling up solutions that benefit people and create economic wins
Angela Churie Kallhauge
Executive Vice President, Impact
Why wait to account for hydrogen’s warming impact when it will cost more later?
Steven Hamburg
Senior Vice President, Chief Scientist
Climate change demands a global paradigm shift in our relationship with wildfires
Mark Moroge
Vice President, Forests