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About Climate Week NYC
Climate Week NYC is the world’s largest annual climate gathering, featuring over 500 events and activities throughout New York City. Each year, the week brings together global leaders from business, government, civil society, and local communities to accelerate climate progress, share bold ideas, and champion real-world solutions in motion.
Organized by the international non-profit Climate Group, Climate Week NYC serves as the official platform to spotlight high-level climate action.
In 2025, Climate Week NYC will take place from September 21 to 28, once again aligning with the United Nations General Assembly and coordinated in partnership with the United Nations and the City of New York.
Our Event at New York Climate Week
The Alliance of Generations and Sectors for Climate Action
The Alliance of Generations and Sectors for Climate Action will feature a special expert roundtalbe focused on moving beyond climate promises toward concrete accountability.
This event brings together youth, government leaders, corporations, academics, NGOs, and global representatives to showcase the strength of intergenerational leadership and cross-sector collaboration.
It will also explore how Indigenous traditional knowledge and innovative tools such as AI can work in harmony under ethical, community-driven frameworks—accelerating measurable climate action while safeguarding rights, cultures, and ecosystems..
Date: September 25th, 2025
Location: UN Plaza, New York City
- Advance accountability by pushing all sectors governments, corporations, cities, and global institutions to move from pledges toward transparent, trackable delivery.
- Elevate youth and Indigenous co-leadership; so climate solutions are not only inclusive but also culturally grounded and sustainable for future generations.
- Promote responsible innovation, exploring how AI and other tools can enhance transparency and action-tracking while safeguarding Indigenous knowledge and data sovereignty.
- Strengthen cross-sector collaboration by uniting diverse actors to co-create partnerships and concrete deliverables for 2026 and beyond.
- Accountability across sectors by shifting from climate pledges to transparent, measurable action at local, national, and global levels.
- Promote and practice intergenerational & Indigenous leadership by ensuring youth and Indigenous voices move from consultation to genuine co-leadership in shaping solutions.
- Innovation with Integrity using AI and emerging tools to support, not replace, Indigenous ecological knowledge, guided by ethical and community-led governance.
Roundtable Speakers
Jean Lemire
Special Envoy for Climate Change
Government of Québec
Valérie Plante
Mayor
City of Montréal
Aki Temisevä
President and CEO
United Nations Association in Canada
Maya Colombani
Chief Sustainability and Human Rights Officer
L’Oréal Canada
Lucas Allen
Founder and President
One Degree Cooler
Rosi Kerr
Director of Sustainability
Dartmouth College
Justin Langan
Indigenous Youth Leader
Executive Director, O’Kanata
Moderator
Aziel Philippos Goulandris
Secretary-General
World Federation of United Nations Associations
Youth Climate Action Pledge – A Global Initiative
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