Explore other events with Yale connections happening during Climate Week NYC 2026:
Reawakening Humanity’s Sacred Connection with Earth
September 20 | All Day | Columbia University
Join Mary Evelyn Tucker, Co-Director of the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology, at this Fetzer Institute Environment Collaborative event. Participants will be invited to honor their sacred relationship with the Earth, uniting perspectives for bold climate solutions to address the climate crisis through spiritual and Indigenous worldviews. Through meditation and dialogue, music and movement, and evidence-based stories of transformation, discover how spirituality and ancient wisdom are vital forces for meaningful climate action.
WaterTech Futures 2.0: Unlocking Critical Minerals From Industrial Water
September 22 | 5:30 PM | SoHo, NYC
Join ClimateHaven’s Water Innovation Hub in collaboration with Xylem, Burnt Island Ventures, Echo River Capital, Wilson Sonsini, Yale and RWA during New York Climate Week for an evening focused on critical minerals recovery from industrial water.
Hear from industry leaders, investors, and startups building new pathways to recover valuable materials from produced water, geothermal brines, mine water, and other industrial streams. The evening will also feature the six finalists of the 2026 Xylem Innovation Challenge.
Climate Week 2026 at the New York Botanical Garden
September 23 | All Day | The Bronx, NYC
Join talks with leading urban ecologists and conservationists – including Yale School of the Environment’s Karen Seto – that explore how to “Nature Your City,” which is crucial to creating climate-resilient, equitable, and livable cities. Complete your day with time exploring the NY Botanical Garden, eating at their local Farmers Market, and meeting NYBG scientists and visiting organizations during a partner showcase. On September 23, NYBG offers free grounds admission for all Climate Week events.
Climate and Health Commons at Climate Week NYC 2026
September 23 | 1:00 PM | Manhattan, NYC
The Yale School of Nursing Office of Planetary Health & Global Engagement is collaborating with the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education at Columbia University on the 2026 Climate and Health Commons. The panel, “Embedding Climate and Health Education Across the Health Workforce,” will feature YSN’s Dr. Christine Rodriguez. This partner-driven convening will elevate health-centered climate action and engage a broad coalition of organizations, sectors, and participants.
Implementing Circularity in Interior Design: Connecting the Dots
September 24 | 5:00 PM | Manhattan, NYC
Our interior spaces remain trapped in a persistent and costly system of frequent renovation, demolition, and disposal, resulting in an unsustainable churn of materials. While circular design offers a path forward, the challenge isn’t just designing for circularity; it’s creating the network of relationships needed to make it work. David Bergman, YC ‘78 and Yale Blue Green board member will join a panel of stakeholders across the value chain to explore what’s really needed to implement the circularity loop.
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