NYC CLIMATE WEEK
A happy hour celebrating women leading the charge on climate optimism and climate action.
Featuring all women speakers, our event aims to celebrate the women of climate and inspire more individuals start their climate journey and take climate action.
Sponsors
Livestream
Programming for the event will be available via livestream for free thanks to our exclusive media partner Brut. Livestreaming will begin at 6:30pm EST.
In-person livestreaming parties will be provided by our partners:
Maison Jar Watch Party
Brooklyn, New York | 6pm EST
RSVP for free
C16 Biosciences
Manhattan, New York | 5:30pm EST
RSVP
Speakers
Agenda
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Networking & Small Business Exhibition
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Programming
Appetizers and beverages will be served.
8:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Networking & Small Business Exhibition
PROGRAMMING
PROGRAMMING
6:30pm
Welcome
Natasha Lekwa Host & MC
Opening Remarks
6:35 pm
Michelle Li
Founder, Women and Climate
Sponsor Address
6:40 pm
Jane Abernethy
Chief Sustainability Officer, Humanscale
Careers in Climate - A Review and Celebration
6:45pm
Jane Abernethy
Chief Sustainability Officer, Humanscale
Martina Donlon
Climate Lead, United Nations
US President, We Don’t Have Time
Dr. Sweta Chakraborty
Climate Optimism + The Power of Action
7:05 pm
Anne Therese Gennari
Founder, The Climate Optimist
Lindsay Nunez
Founder, Save Our Happy Place
Climate Activism - A Celebration of Our Youth
7:20 pm
Madeleine MacGillivray
Founder, Superheroes Needed
Faatiha Aayat
Activist, CHIL&D
Climate Action - From Individual Choices to Global Systems
7:30 pm
Sonam Velani
Founder, Streetlife
Bonnie Gurry
CEO, GreenPortfolio
Emilie McGlone
Director, Peace Boat US
Emily Ewell
CEO, Pantys
Blue Verified
Women and Climate have partnered with Oceanic Global to obtain Blue Standard verification for our celebration. Event initiatives we’ve committed to:
reduction in plastic and single-use items
local vegetarian fare
resusable utensils and glassware
reusable name tags
public transportation encouraged
sustainable business showcase
opt-in sustainable gift for all attendees handcrafted by local small business
