New York City Climate Week has long been a way to learn and connect with others who are working to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and create a more sustainable economy. Unlike many other conferences or events that are primarily based on ways to reduce operational or embodied carbon within the built environment, NYC Climate Week is not an industry-specific event, so it allows for more cross-pollination across disciplines, especially those that may not otherwise interact.

Like previous years, there are several opportunities to take part whether you are in the city or not, as many of these events are either virtual or hybrid. This year’s events are grouped into one of ten categories, including:

• Energy

• Environmental justice

• Finance

• Food

• Health

• Heavy industry

• Nature

• Policy

• Sustainable living

• Transport

There is also a main program track that features events from the aforementioned categories. The full calendar of events can be found here.

There may not be a lot of events that are explicitly about Passive House or high-performance building, but this gives you the opportunity to get creative with your choices and expand your horizons! Some highlights from tomorrow include: