History:
– First Climate Week in 2009, celebrated 10th year in 2018
– Takes place during UN General Assembly
– 2020 turned into virtual event due to Covid-19
– In 2014, UN Climate Summit hosted by Ban Ki-moon
– 2018 Opening Ceremony had heads of state participation
Format:
– Over 150 events in 2018, many unofficial
– 2019 events aligned with UN tracks, over 350 events
– Global Goals Week coincided with Climate Week NYC in 2019 and 2018
– Online registration for events allowed in 2020, over 500 events registered
– In 2024, hosting The Nest Climate Campus in NYC
References:
– Various articles and news sources covered Climate Week NYC
– The Climate Group launched a mobile app for Climate Week NYC
– PM Jacinda Ardern challenged world leaders on climate change in 2018
– Tim Cook participated in Climate Week events in 2014
– 10 Things campaign launched in 2018 for public engagement
Opening Ceremony:
– Announcements by world leaders from government and business
– In 2018, $300 million support announced for Pacific Islands
– Major participants include Tim Cook, Richard Branson, and John Kerry
– The Hub expanded in 2019 for talks and debates
– 10 Things campaign aimed to raise awareness of climate action
Events:
– The first Climate Week NYC in 2009
– Takes place during UN General Assembly
– 2020 turned into a virtual event due to Covid-19
– In 2014, UN Climate Summit hosted by Ban Ki-moon
– 2018 Opening Ceremony had heads of state participation
Climate Week NYC is an event that has taken place every year in New York City since 2009. The summit takes place alongside the UN General Assembly and brings together international leaders from business, government and civil society to showcase global climate action. Climate Week NYC is run by The Climate Group.
 Gavin Newsom at Climate Week NYC in 2019. | |
| Founded | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Type | Environmental Charity |
| Focus | Climate change, conferences |
| Location | |
Area served | International |
| Website | www.climateweeknyc.org |
Climate Week NYC is the largest of a number of Climate Week events that take place around the world throughout the year, including Africa, Latin America & Caribbean, Asia Pacific and Middle East Climate Week Events.