Climate Week 2026: The world's leading climate event, shaping global priorities and accelerating system-wide action
September 20 - 27, 2026
New York City
Climate action not only continues to Power On, it’s evolving. The question is: how can we shape its direction, scale and speed?
Energy. Impact. Action.
What is Climate Week NYC and who attends?
Climate Week NYC is the world’s leading and most dynamic climate platform, bringing together heads of state, global business leaders, governments philanthropic leaders, and civil society who shape our future. For almost two decades, the nonprofit event has inspired the progress and action that shift markets.
Organized by Climate Group in coordination with the UN General Assembly, we have one goal: turning momentum into real-world impact. This is why Climate Week NYC is the most trusted climate event on earth. We put people at the heart of the urgent climate debate, while building the business case for the transition. Driven by innovation, and by connecting business leaders, policy makers and communities, we bring the world to New York City.
Why New York City? Why now?
Climate action is now a matter of global economic competitiveness and security. 2026 will be a year of profound changes. Decisions on energy, industry, finance and resilience are being made in real time, shaping economic, climate and geopolitical realities for years to come.
New York City is at the intersection of international politics, finance, tech, and innovation. Alongside the UN General Assembly, Climate Week NYC brings together the world-leading experts who shape capital flows, electrification, AI, supply chains, industrial strategies, and long-term growth across sectors and regions.
The Climate Week NYC Events Program runs across twelve themes:
- Buildings and Infrastructure
- Climate and Health
- Energy and Electrification
- Environmental Justice
- Finance and Clean growth
- Food and Agriculture
- Industry and Supply Chains
- Nature, Land and Oceans
- Policy, Governance and Leadership
- Sustainable Living, Cities and Communities
- Technology and AI
- Transport and Travel
Climate Week NYC operates at an unmatched scale, with a reach far beyond the week itself. This scale gives Climate Week NYC agenda-setting power, shaping what governments, markets and institutions prioritize next.
With 1,000+ events a year, we invite all communities and individuals to engage in Climate Week NYC by hosting an event, participating in events and sharing their experiences of ambitious, inclusive action. Find out more.
Why attend?
We’re convening leaders that can move markets and shape policy – across business, finance and government.
- Shape the world’s competitive direction - Across the world, markets are reshaping the energy, industrial and investment landscape. Hear directly from the leaders building the next generation of grids, clean industry, supply chains and financial systems - and weigh in on the decisions that matter.
- Gain strategic intelligence - Leave with high-value insights on market shifts, regulatory signals and geopolitical pressures - the intelligence that informs board-level and government policies.
- Strengthen influence and visibility - Use Climate Week NYC as a platform to demonstrate and shape leadership on competitiveness, innovation and delivery at a critical moment.
- Build partnerships - This senior-only forum convenes high level government representatives, investors, CEOs and system operators.
