Columbia Climate School and Climate Week NYC have joined forces to accelerate global climate action. The Climate Group has chosen the Columbia Climate School as its University Partner for this year’s Climate Week NYC, which will take place from September 17th to 24th. Climate Week NYC is the largest annual global climate event that brings together key climate leaders to discuss and showcase leading climate solutions.
The partnership between Columbia Climate School and Climate Week NYC aims to build global momentum towards climate action amid the increasing urgency of the fight against climate change. Collaboration and collective action are at the core of the Columbia Climate School’s mission, making the partnership with Climate Week NYC a perfect fit. Throughout the week, the Columbia Climate School will host a series of events on its campuses, featuring experts from the school.
Now in its 15th year, Climate Week NYC is organized by Climate Group in partnership with the UN General Assembly and the City of New York. The event consists of over 400 events and activities across the city, designed to push the world to put their climate plans into action. It brings together businesses, governments, civil society, and a global audience to discuss climate solutions and explore ways to accelerate progress.
By selecting the Columbia Climate School as its University Partner, Climate Week NYC recognizes the crucial role that universities play in educating the public about climate action and developing the next generation of climate leaders. The Columbia Climate School, established in 2020, represents a historic commitment by Columbia University to tackle the climate crisis through research, learning, and action. It aims to generate the knowledge needed to design and inspire solutions as the world races against time to prevent the catastrophic effects of climate change.
This year’s Climate Week NYC is expected to be even bigger than the previous year, with organizers rallying for meaningful contributions to halve carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2050. The week will host in-person events across ten themes, including the built environment, energy, environmental justice, transport, finance, sustainable living, nature, policy, industry, and food.
The partnership between the Columbia Climate School and Climate Week NYC underscores the urgent need for global collaboration and action to address the climate crisis. With the support of universities like Columbia, Climate Week NYC aims to inspire and mobilize individuals and organizations towards climate solutions and a more sustainable future.
