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COP 28: 2023
2023-11-30 00:00 - 2023-12-12 23:59 (America/New_York) | Expo City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
COP28 UAE brings the world together at a critical moment for global transformative climate action. To deliver on its ambitious agenda, COP28 will be inclusive, transparent, pragmatic, and results-oriented.

WHAT IS COP?
A critical moment in global transformative climate action
In the three decades since the Rio Summit and the launch of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Conference of the Parties to the Convention (COP) has convened member countries every year to determine ambition and responsibilities, and identify and assess climate measures. The 21st session of the COP (COP21) led to the Paris Agreement, which mobilized global collective action to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels by 2100, and to act to adapt to the already existing effects of climate change.
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World Climate Summit
2023-12-06 15:00 - 2023-12-08 14:59 | CONRAD, DUBAI, United Arab Emirates
The Summit convenes leaders from government, business, civil society, international organisations, and academia to address the key issues affecting public and private sector stakeholders in transitioning to a low carbon economy, whilst achieving the Paris Agreement goals and the 2030 agenda.
The Investment COP, an integral part of the Summit, constitutes a cross-sectoral collaboration and solutions-focused platform that convenes asset owners, asset managers, businesses and governments to work across sectors to develop investable markets and climate solutions.
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The Case for ESG & Climate in 2023 and Beyond: Watch Webinar Replay
2023-12-11 00:00 - 2024-01-15 23:59 | Virtual Event
ESG and sustainability initiatives have been part of strategic business conversations for over a decade, but the last few years have seen a rapid increase in importance and attention. As sustainability weaves its way into the work across many different functions, most organizations still have relatively small dedicated teams. In response to growing external pressures, organizations will need to take deliberate steps towards establishing more mature ESG strategies and processes.
So, how are decision-makers approaching ESG? Watch the webinar replay to gain insights on current ESG and climate trends, and for guidance on ways to overcome key challenges in the market. We discuss:

Top 3 key trends for corporates
Attracting investment in a challenging macro-economic environment
Navigating climate innovation & climate risk management for corporates
And more

Moderator:
Sarah Crowe, ESG Sustainability Channel Lead, Nasdaq
Speakers:
Ally Rodrigues, Lead ESG Advisor, Nasdaq
Charles Neidenbach, Lead ESG Advisor, Nasdaq
Kim Knickle, Research Director, ESG & Sustainability, Verdantix
Michael Bennett, VP, Investor Relations, Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc
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World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
2024-01-15 00:00 - 2024-01-19 23:59 | Davos, Switzerland
“Rebuilding Trust”
The 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability.
This Annual Meeting will welcome over 100 governments, all major international organizations, 1000 Forum’s Partners, as well as civil society leaders, experts, youth representatives, social entrepreneurs, and news outlets.
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DAVOS 2024 | World Economic Forum
2024-01-15 08:00 - 2024-01-19 17:00 | Davos & Virtual, Wipro house, Promenade 74, Davos, Switzerland
People, societies and companies face the reality of a world in transformation. In addition to the seemingly endless supply of shocks, with the tragic violence in the Middle East being the most recent, deep structural shifts are clearly afoot from geoeconomics to climate change to artificial intelligence. Given this level of uncertainty and the high stakes involved, there is a clear need to move past the diagnosis of challenges firmly towards solutions.

With trust eroding, long-term visions may be too abstract to rally around, while merely focusing on responses to current shocks will leave everyone vulnerable to the transformations at hand. What is needed are new and upgraded platforms for dialogue, stronger partnerships, agile policy frameworks and effective deployment of technologies that can lead to practical and implementable gains for societies across both short-term and strategic horizons.

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International Day of Clean Energy
2024-01-26 00:00 - 23:59
Clean energy: for all…
Energy lies at the core of a double challenge: leaving no one behind and protecting the Planet. And clean energy is crucial to its solution.
In a world grappling with climate change, clean energy plays a vital role in reducing emissions, and can also benefit communities lacking access to reliable power sources. Still today, 675 million people live in the dark – 4 in 5 are in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The connection between clean energy, socio-economic development, and environmental sustainability is crucial in addressing issues faced by vulnerable communities worldwide.
For populations without clean energy access, the lack of reliable power hinders education, healthcare, and economic opportunities, and many of these developing regions still rely heavily on polluting fossil fuels for their daily life, perpetuating poverty. If current trends continue, by 2030 one in four people will still use unsafe, unhealthy and inefficient cooking systems, such as burning wood or dung.
Although this situation has been improving, the world is not on track to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7), which aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030. The General Assembly will hold a Global Stocktaking on SDG7 in April 2024 to assess progress and recommend solutions.

… and for our planet
But adopting clean energy is integral to the fight against climate change, as well.
A large chunk of the greenhouse gases that blanket the Earth and trap the Sun’s heat are generated through energy production, by burning fossil fuels (oil, coal, and gas) to generate electricity and heat.
The science is clear: to limit climate change, we need to end our reliance on fossil fuels and invest in alternative sources of energy that are clean, accessible, affordable, sustainable, and reliable. Renewable energy sources – which are available in abundance all around us, provided by the sun, wind, water, waste, and heat from the Earth – are replenished by nature and emit little to no greenhouse gases or pollutants into the air.
The International Day of Clean Energy on January 26 is a call to raise awareness and mobilize action for a just and inclusive transition to clean energy for the benefit of people and the planet.
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Economist Impact 9th annual Sustainability Week: Sustaining planet and profit
2024-03-04 00:00 - 2024-03-06 23:59 | Business Design Centre, 52 Upper St, London, N1 0QH, United Kingdom
We are not reaching net zero fast enough

Implementing a robust sustainability strategy that delivers a return on investment should be every organisation’s long-term ambition. Improving your implementation of sustainability projects is good for business and the planet, and expected by investors.
The 9th annual Sustainability Week, incorporating the Energy Transition summit (ETS), will deliver vital information that you can use to move faster on reducing emissions and improving your environmental impact in 2024. With new how-to workshops, the CSO Leaders’ Club and our unique Action Hour sessions, alongside extensive networking opportunities and an exhibition, this is an event not to be missed.

Join more than 6,000 industries leaders to shape the future of our planet
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The New Era of Transparency: A Briefing on the SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rule
2024-04-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
After decades of investor demand, the United States is now more closely aligned with its global peers through the adoption of a mandatory climate disclosure framework for public companies. On March 6, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission adopted the rule, “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors”. The rule responds to investors’ need for clear, consistent, and comparable climate reporting from public companies. Standardized disclosures in financial filings will bring significant improvements to the current patchwork of voluntary disclosures and help investors make more informed capital allocation and investment stewardship decisions.
So what should companies and investors know about these new requirements?
For twenty years Ceres has championed climate disclosure regulations. Join us for this webinar with Ceres CEO and President Mindy Lubber, SEC Division of Corporation Finance Director Erik Gerding, SEC Chief Accountant Paul Munter, and others.
In this session, participants will:
– Acquire detailed insights on the new rule’s requirements directly from SEC staff
– Compare elements of the rule that have changed from the proposal to final
– Explore perspectives on implementation and how investors will use the data
– Get answers to critical questions about the context of the rule within the evolving disclosure landscape
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ACCELERATING DECARBONIZATION ACROSS INDUSTRIES IN THE US
2024-04-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
How can collaboration and digitalization drive the infrastructure transition?

Webinar | Thursday April 11 | 13:00 – 13:50 ET

The adoption of sustainable practices and processes is increasingly viewed as a competitive advantage as well as an environmental and social responsibility. Leaders across industries are working to adapt their business models and accelerate the transition to net zero. However, executives’ confidence in achieving decarbonization targets is low. According to Siemens’ Infrastructure Transition Monitor research carried out by FT Longitude, only 15% of respondents believe they are very likely to reach their emission goals for the year ahead.
In addition, some of the sectors that are aiding the shift away from fossil fuels, including battery and semiconductor production, and EV manufacturing and charging, are actually contributing to the pressure on infrastructure and electricity supply. Digital technologies, such as AI capabilities, are accelerating positive change, yet the rapid expansion of data centers is also increasing power demand. The IEA estimates that power consumption at data facilities makes up 1-1.5% of overall global energy use.
No one entity can meet corporate sustainability commitments alone; it takes an ecosystem of energy-intensive industries, utilities and technology partners working together to reach a solution.
This panel on Accelerating Decarbonization Across Industries in the US, hosted by the Financial Times in partnership with Siemens, is for corporate leaders working on emissions reduction and business growth. The discussion will consider how to work together across industries to find effective ways to utilize technology in order to speed up the infrastructure transition and reach sustainability goals.

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Earth Day 2024
2024-04-22 00:00 - 2024-04-26 23:59 | Virtual Event
Join us to honor and celebrate our remarkable planet on this extraordinary day. Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability, encouraging us to come together and take action for a healthier planet and brighter future.
Through various events, toolkits, and initiatives, we aim to raise awareness, inspire change, and foster a deeper connection with nature. Let’s unite in our efforts to protect the Earth today and for generations to come. Together, we can make a meaningful impact and create a more sustainable world.
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EarthX 2024
2024-04-22 00:00 - 2024-04-26 23:59 | Hilton Anatole, Dallas, TX, United States
EarthX is an international nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to educating and inspiring people and organizations to take action towards a more sustainable future worldwide. We assemble and connect people all over the globe to explore sustainable solutions.

Mission

EarthX is an international environmental nonprofit connecting a global community to create a sustainable world for all life and future generations.

Vision

Be the leading global connector and environmental forum to positively impact our world for a sustainable future.

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World Environment Day
2024-06-05 00:00 - 23:59
Solutions to plastic pollution
More than 400 million tonnes of plastic is produced every year worldwide, half of which is designed to be used only once. Of that, less than 10 per cent is recycled.
An estimated 19-23 million tonnes end up in lakes, rivers and seas annually. That is approximately the weight of 2,200 Eiffel Towers all together.
Microplastics – tiny plastic particles up to 5mm in diameter – find their way into food, water and air. It is estimated that each person on the planet consumes more than 50,000 plastic particles per year –and many more if inhalation is considered.
Discarded or burnt single-use plastic harms human health and biodiversity and pollutes every ecosystem from mountain tops to the ocean floor.
With available science and solutions to tackle the problem, governments, companies and other stakeholders must scale up and speed actions to solve this crisis.
This underscores the importance of this World Environment Day in mobilizing transformative action from every corner of the world.

Fifty years celebrating World Environment Day
Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and held annually on 5 June since 1973, World Environment Day is the largest global platform for environmental public outreach and is celebrated by millions of people across the world. In 2023, it is hosted by Côte D’Ivoire.
Why take part?
Time is running out, and nature is in emergency mode. To keep global warming below 1.5°C this century, we must halve annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Without action, exposure to air pollution beyond safe guidelines will increase by 50 per cent within the decade and plastic waste flowing into aquatic ecosystems will nearly triple by 2040.
We need urgent action to address these pressing issues.

Did you know?

Some 11 million tonnes of plastic waste flow annually into oceans. This may triple by 2040.
More than 800 marine and coastal species are affected by this pollution through ingestion, entanglement, and other dangers.
A shift to a circular economy can reduce the volume of plastics entering oceans by over 80 per cent by 2040; reduce virgin plastic production by 55 per cent; save governments US$70 billion by 2040; reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25 per cent; and create 700,000 additional jobs – mainly in the global south.

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World Oceans Day
2024-06-08 00:00 - 23:59
Planet Ocean: tides are changing
The ocean covers over 70% of the planet. It is our life source, supporting humanity’s sustenance and that of every other organism on earth.
The ocean produces at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen, it is home to most of earth’s biodiversity, and is the main source of protein for more than a billion people around the world. Not to mention, the ocean is key to our economy with an estimated 40 million people being employed by ocean-based industries by 2030.
Even though all its benefits, the ocean is now in need of support.
With 90% of big fish populations depleted, and 50% of coral reefs destroyed, we are taking more from the ocean than can be replenished. We need to work together to create a new balance with the ocean that no longer depletes its bounty but instead restores its vibrancy and brings it new life.
“Planet Ocean: tides are changing”, is the theme for World Oceans Day 2023 – the UN is joining forces with decision-makers, indigenous leaders, scientists, private sector executives, civil society, celebrities, and youth activist to put the ocean first.

Join us and celebrate the value of oceans
World Oceans Day reminds every one of the major role the oceans have in everyday life. They are the lungs of our Planet and a major source of food and medicine and a critical part of the biosphere.
The purpose of the Day is to inform the public of the impact of human actions on the ocean, develop a worldwide movement of citizens for the ocean, and mobilize and unite the world’s population on a project for the sustainable management of the world’s oceans.
This year, the United Nations will host ahybrid celebration of the annual event on 8 June 2023, hosted in-person at the UN Headquarters in New York to be broadcasted live. It will highlight the 2023 theme of “Planet Ocean: tides are changing”.
Hosted by the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal Affairs of the United Nations, in partnership with the non-profit organization Oceanic Global, and supported by Panerai, this year’s annual event will shed light on how we can work together to ensure the ocean’s health and well-being.

Did you know?

The ocean produces at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen.
The ocean is key to our economy with an estimated 40 million people being employed by ocean-based industries by 2030.
Oceans absorb about 30% of carbon dioxide produced by humans, buffering the impacts of global warming.

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The Future of Climate Summit VOL II
2024-09-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Dentons, Midtown, Manhattan
The PDIE (Purpose Driven Innovation Ecosystem) Group known as the No1 Earthshot Prize nominator, and Venionaire Capital, a leading global investment company based in Vienna, Austria, are proud to announce “The Future of Climate Summit VOL II”, a prominent event that will bring together distinguished solution providers, family offices, investors, and global leaders to address the pressing challenges of our climate crisis. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change, climate change could be irreversible by 2030. That’s just seven years from today. The time is now to create the change that will affect generations to come.
This event, held in collaboration with the The Earthshot Prize, promises to be a pivotal moment in the journey towards a sustainable future.
Scheduled to take place on September 20, 2024, at the prestigious Dentons Law Firm‘s head office in the convenient location of New York Midtown, The Future of Climate Summit will serve as a dynamic platform for experts, visionaries, and change-makers to share their knowledge, expertise, and innovative solutions.
With the theme “Positive Futures enabled by AI” and a focus on key topics such as energy transition, the future of sustainable cities, decarbonization, food and agriculture, and natural capital and biodiversity, this event aims to foster meaningful discussions and collaborative efforts in tackling the climate crisis.
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Climate Week NYC 2024
2024-09-22 00:00 - 2024-09-29 23:59 | Hybrid
A Climate Week NYC overview
Climate Week NYC is the largest annual climate event of its kind, bringing together over 600 events and activities across the City of New York – in person, hybrid and online. Each year, business leaders, political change makers, local decision takers and civil society representatives of all ages and backgrounds, from all over the world, gather to drive the transition, speed up progress, and champion change that is already happening.
Climate Week NYC is hosted by Climate Group, an international non-profit whose purpose is to drive climate action, fast. Climate Group hosts the official program during the week that brings together the most senior international figures from business, government, civil society and the climate sector.
This year, Climate Week NYC is being held from September 22-29, 2024. The event takes place every year in partnership with the United Nations General Assembly and is run in coordination with the United Nations and the City of New York.
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COP29 BAKU
2024-11-10 08:00 - 2024-11-22 17:00 | baku, Azerbaijan
COP29, the 29th UN Climate Change Conference, is scheduled to take place from November 11 to 22, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. This pivotal event will convene global leaders, policymakers, industry innovators, and environmental activists to address pressing climate challenges and advance Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Key themes include climate finance, energy transition, and the role of international standards in driving effective climate action.
The conference aims to translate ambitious climate commitments into concrete, measurable actions, emphasizing the importance of ESG considerations in achieving sustainable development goals.
COP29 Agenda By Themes
The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) is scheduled to take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024.
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Key Events and Thematic Days at COP29:

November 11: COP29 Opening

Azerbaijan will formally assume the COP Presidency, marking the commencement of the conference.

November 12-13: World Leaders Climate Action Summit

Heads of State and Government will convene to discuss national climate action plans and demonstrate commitment to the Paris Agreement.

November 14: Finance, Investment, and Trade Day

Focused on scaling up climate finance and promoting sustainable trade to support the green transition.

November 15: Energy / Peace, Relief, and Recovery Day

Addressing the role of energy in climate change and exploring the intersection of climate action and peacebuilding.

November 16: Science, Technology, Innovation, and Digitalization Day

Highlighting the role of technological advancements and digital solutions in combating climate change.

November 18: Human Development / Children and Youth / Health / Education Day

Emphasizing the importance of human development sectors in climate resilience and adaptation.

November 19: Food, Water, and Agriculture Day

Discussing the impacts of climate change on food security and water resources, and strategies for sustainable agriculture.

November 20: Urbanization / Transport / Tourism Day

Exploring sustainable urban development, transportation, and tourism in the context of climate action.

November 21: Indigenous Peoples / Gender Equality / Nature and Biodiversity / Oceans and Coastal Zones Day

Focusing on the contributions of indigenous communities, gender perspectives, and the protection of natural ecosystems.

November 22: Final Negotiations

Dedicated to concluding discussions and finalizing agreements.

For a detailed daily program and real-time updates, attendees are encouraged to consult the official COP29 calendar and the IPTV screens available at the venue.
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The Scope 3 Innovation Forum USA
2024-12-03 00:00 - 2024-12-04 23:59 | Convene Arlington, 1201 Wilson Blvd 30th floor, Arlington, Virginia, 22209, United States
This two day conference will bring together an expert group of 150+ cross-industry practitioners. The focus throughout will remain on the practical steps business can take to engage key actors, decarbonize supply chains and achieve net zero.

Learn about:
From climate targets to climate action
How leading businesses are translating 2030 and 2050 Scope 3 targets into impactful action in the short, medium, and long-term
Supplier partnerships
Cross-industry insights and leading approaches to engage, incentivize and enable suppliers in emissions reductions
Map, measure, manage
How to use supply chain data to incentivize supplier action, track business performance and determine effective strategy on Scope 3
Embedding Scope 3
How to ensure ownership and accountability within leadership, procurement, finance, operations and the entire business
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World Economic Forum 2025 (WEF)
2025-01-20 08:00 - 2025-01-24 17:00 | World Economic Forum, DAVOS, Swaziland
The World Economic Forum 2025 (WEF) Annual Meeting takes place from 20-24 January in Davos, Switzerland.
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2025 Wall Street Green Summit
2025-03-18 00:00 - 2025-03-19 23:59 | Cornell Club, NYC, 6 E 44th St, New York, NY, 10017, United States
The 2025 Wall Street Green Summit is our 24th annual event and one of the longest running and most comprehensive sustainable finance events in the world and will be held in New York City at the Cornell Club March 18th and March 19th 2025.
Learn from 40 ClimateTech experts on solutions to climate change.
Launched in 2002 by Peter Fusaro, this conference covers cutting edge content and industry developments, featuring the leading practitioners in sustainability.
The 2025 Wall Street Green Summit agenda is focused on key topical areas of Climate Tech Investing & Reporting, Carbon Markets and Finance, Clean Energy solutions to climate change, and Greening Clean Transportation.
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Scrubbing the Sky: Podcast Episode-1
2025-03-26 00:00 - 23:59 | ONLINE
Scrubbing the Sky: Podcast Episode 1 “Carbon Removal: Engineering Earth’s Cooling”
In this first episode, the show and Host Ed Whittingham dive into the world of Direct Air Capture (DAC), a technology that extracts carbon dioxide directly from the ambient air. Ed explores the early history of carbon dioxide removal and why it could be useful in fighting climate change, and challenges the technology has faced along the way.

Hosted by: Ed Whittingham, Canada-based environmental and public policy professional
Guest: David Keith, professor at the University of Chicago and a DAC pioneer who founded the company Carbon Engineering
Guest: Paul McKendrick, author of the book that inspired this series
Guest: Klaus Lackner, professor at Arizona State University and often referred to as the “Grandfather of DAC”

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Scrubbing The Sky: Episode 2 - Bill Gates & Building a Climate Miracle - Release Date
2025-04-02 00:00 - 23:59 | esgnews.com
Scrubbing The Sky: Episode 2 – Bill Gates & Building a Climate Miracle
Coming Wed, April 2, 2025: Join Ed Whittingham’s new series on Carbon Dioxide Removal. Host Ed Whittingham continues the story behind the development of Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology and its potential role in helping to fight climate change. Ed Whittingham, and Scrubbing the Sky explores the early days of Canadian cleantech company Carbon Engineering, and how it drew the attention of both Bill Gates and Occidental Petroleum. Guests include:

Ken Caldeira, senior scientist at Breakthrough Energy
David Keith, professor at the University of Chicago and a DAC pioneer who founded the company Carbon Engineering

WATCH Scrubbing the Sky, Episode 1: Carbon Removal Engineering Earth’s Cooling
​“Scrubbing the Sky: Inside the Race to Cool the Planet” is a podcast series hosted by climate expert and policy advocate Ed Whittingham. The series delves into the urgent global efforts to develop and scale carbon dioxide removal technologies, particularly focusing on Direct Air Capture (DAC). It offers listeners an in-depth exploration of the history, challenges, and breakthroughs associated with carbon removal, featuring insights from industry pioneers, scientists, and policymakers.
The podcast is a special series within the “Energy vs Climate” podcast, which is co-hosted by Ed Whittingham, David Keith, and Sara Hastings-Simon. “Energy vs Climate” is a live, interactive webinar and podcast that breaks down the trade-offs and hard truths of the energy transition in Alberta, Canada, and beyond. ​
“Scrubbing the Sky” is inspired by Paul McKendrick’s book of the same name, which explores the race to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere on a planetary scale.
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Scrubbing The Sky: Episode 3 – The Carbon Gold Rush: Tech’s Next Frontier – Release Date
2025-04-09 00:00 - 23:59 | ONLINE
Scrubbing the Sky is the definitive podcast series exploring the global race to innovate and deploy Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology. Host Ed Whittingham continues this critical discussion by spotlighting the groundbreaking advancements and growing investments within the sector.
In Episode 3, listeners explore the pioneering journey of Switzerland’s Climeworks, highlighting its modular technology approach that has reshaped DAC’s scalability and market potential. This episode also examines the emerging synergy between the technology sector and carbon removal, setting the stage for significant climate impact.
Hosted by: Ed Whittingham, renowned climate expert and policy advocate
Guests: Jan Wurzbacher, co-founder of Climeworks; Lucy Hargreaves, Corporate Affairs and Climate Policy at Patch; Jim McDermott, co-founder and managing partner of Rusheen Capital Management; David Keith, professor at the University of Chicago and founder of Carbon Engineering
Key Highlights:

Climeworks’ Pioneering Journey: Follow the remarkable story of Climeworks founders Jan Wurzbacher and Christoph Gebald, from early trials and tribulations to achieving successful large-scale DAC installations in Iceland.
Tech’s Carbon Removal Bet: Gain insights into why leading tech companies—including Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet—are heavily investing in carbon removal technologies, driving unprecedented market growth.
Investor and Innovator Perspectives: Hear compelling narratives from tech entrepreneur Jim McDermott, who transitioned from internet startups to leading major DAC initiatives, and understand why David Keith sees modular DAC solutions as crucial for scalability.

Episode 3 skillfully balances optimism for DAC’s growth with candid discussions on economic viability, technology competition, and the complex role fossil fuel industries could play in accelerating climate solutions.
For ESG investors, corporate sustainability leaders, and tech executives, this episode offers vital insights into why DAC represents tech’s next significant frontier.

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Scrubbing The Sky Episode 4 - Skeptics vs Believers: Is Direct Air Capture Hope or Hype? - RELEASE
2025-04-16 00:00 - 23:59 | ONLINE
Host Ed Whittingham closes out Season 1 by examining the case against Direct Air Capture by one its harshest critics, Al Gore, followed by the counterarguments of supporters. Will DAC live up to its hype and potential to help cool a warming planet? Guests include:

Greg Nemet, professor at the University of Wisconsin
Klaus Lackner, professor at Arizona State University
David Keith, professor at the University of Chicago and a DAC pioneer who founded the company Carbon Engineering
Sara Hastings-Simon, professor at the University of Calgary
Christian Theuer, Policy Communications Lead at Heirloom
Jim McDermott, co-founder and the managing partner of Capital Management, LLC
Éric St-Pierre, Executive Director of the ‪@TrottierFamilyFoundation‬

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Earth Day 2025
2025-04-22 00:00 - 23:59 | Washington DC
Earth Day: Who, What, and Why?
Who is Behind Earth Day?
Earth Day is a global environmental movement that originated on April 22, 1970, founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson and organized by Denis Hayes. It started as a grassroots initiative in the United States and has since evolved into the largest environmental movement in the world, engaging over 1 billion people annually across 190+ countries.
What is Earth Day?
Earth Day is an annual event dedicated to environmental awareness, education, and action. It serves as a platform for individuals, organizations, businesses, and governments to advocate for a sustainable future. Key activities include:

Global Environmental Activism: Campaigns focusing on climate action, pollution reduction, and conservation.
Earth Day Events & Rallies: Community-led clean-ups, tree plantings, climate marches, and sustainability fairs.
Policy & Corporate Engagement: Advocacy for stronger environmental policies and sustainable business practices.
Educational Initiatives: Programs in schools, universities, and workplaces to raise awareness about environmental issues.
Digital Activism: Online movements, petitions, and awareness campaigns through social media and EarthDay.org.

Why Does Earth Day Exist?
Earth Day was created in response to growing environmental concerns, such as oil spills, air and water pollution, and the destruction of natural ecosystems. The movement aims to:

Mobilize Global Action: Inspire individuals, businesses, and governments to adopt sustainable solutions.
Promote Environmental Education: Equip people with knowledge and tools to make a positive impact.
Advocate for Policy Change: Push for stronger environmental laws, clean energy policies, and climate solutions.
Unite People Worldwide: Bring together diverse groups to work toward a common goal—protecting the planet for future generations.

With climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution posing greater threats than ever before, Earth Day continues to be a critical force for environmental progress, proving that collective action can drive meaningful change.
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Understanding Climate Risk and Opportunity: Tools for Assessing Global Portfolios
2025-04-23 10:00 - 10:30 | Webinar
In this webinar, we’ll dive into how to evaluate climate risks and opportunities in portfolios, with a specific focus on the financial and credit implications of climate change. Using Climate Credit Analytics, we’ll walk you through the key steps of climate scenario analysis, simplifying a complex process into an intuitive, easy-to-follow workflow.
During this session, you will learn how to:

Understand the relationship between scenario variables, financial drivers, and their impact on both financial and credit outcomes.
Build portfolios that include both public and private companies, select and customize scenarios, adjust financial and environmental parameters, and address sector-specific considerations.
Generate insightful dashboards and portfolio metrics that can be applied to various use cases such as risk management, reporting, financing opportunities, and strategy development.

This webinar is ideal for anyone involved in assessing climate-related financial risks. Whether you’re new to the field or have years of experience, you’ll gain valuable insights on how to analyze and address the climate impacts on company portfolios. Don’t miss out on discovering how Climate Credit Analytics can support your climate risk and opportunity assessments in a rapidly evolving world.

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The Nest Climate Campus @ Climate Week NYC
2025-09-23 00:00 - 2025-09-25 23:59 | Javits Center North, NY, United States
Event Title: NEST Climate Campus 2025Location: Javits Center, New York CityDates: September 22–25, 2025Website: www.thenestclimatecampus.com
Description:The NEST Climate Campus 2025 is the United States’ largest sustainability event, offering a premier platform for cross-sector collaboration, innovation, and impact during Climate Week NYC and the United Nations General Assembly. Taking place at the iconic Javits Center—a sustainability-forward venue—NEST Climate Campus convenes global leaders from business, government, finance, civil society, media, and technology to accelerate climate action at scale – hosting more than 9,000 sustainability professional attendees.
With a focus on bold partnerships and actionable solutions, the 2025 program will spotlight climate tech, policy innovation, sustainable finance, regenerative systems, and equitable transition strategies. Expect high-level dialogues, hands-on exhibitions, networking activations, and curated programming designed to align ambition with execution.
NEST Climate Campus is not just a conference—it’s a convergence point for those building the net-zero economy. Whether you’re a policymaker, corporate leader, NGO, startup, or investor, this is where climate ambition meets real-world results.
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Toronto Climate Week 2025
2025-10-01 00:00 - 2025-10-03 23:59
Toronto Climate Week is an inaugural, city-wide event scheduled for October 1–3, 2025, aiming to position Toronto as a global hub for climate action and collaboration by uniting grassroots movements, innovators, and leaders for events focused on climate solutions and sustainable futures. The initiative features over 70 free, volunteer-run events across the city, including discussions on electric vehicles, corporate sustainability, and grassroots movements.
Toronto Climate Week (TOCW) Details
What it is: The first-ever city-wide Toronto Climate Week, a convergence of climate action, creativity, business, art, and culture.
Dates: October 1–3, 2025.
Goal: To bring together various stakeholders and community members to discuss and collaborate on climate solutions.
Events: Over 70 free, volunteer-run events are planned throughout the city.
TOCW Format: A comprehensive climate event bringing together enterprises, brands, grassroots movements, innovators, and government leaders.

What to Expect from Toronto Climate Week?
Discussions on Climate Action: The week will feature discussions on critical climate topics, including the impact of climate change, electric vehicles, and corporate sustainability initiatives.
Community Engagement: The event is designed to be accessible, with opportunities for the public to engage with climate solutions and understand the ongoing efforts.
Focus on Collaboration: A key aspect is linking intergovernmental processes and discussions with real-world, high-impact actions.

How to Participate with Toronto Climate Week 2025?
Attend Events: Look for details on the 70+ events happening across the city from October 1st to 3rd.
Toronto Climate Week Website

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COP30
2025-11-10 00:00 - 2025-11-21 23:59 | Belém, Brazil, Belém, Brazil
The 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) will convene in Belém, Brazil, marking a pivotal moment in global climate negotiations. This summit coincides with the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement and serves as a critical checkpoint toward achieving its 2030 targets. Belém’s location in the Amazon underscores the urgency of addressing deforestation and biodiversity loss.
Key Themes:

Adaptation and Resilience: Emphasis on accelerating adaptation strategies to combat the increasing frequency of extreme weather events.

Climate Finance: Discussions on mobilizing $1.3 trillion annually by 2035 to support climate initiatives in developing countries.

Climate Justice and Gender Equity: Focus on integrating gender perspectives into climate policies, with expectations to adopt a new Gender Action Plan.

Nature-Based Solutions: Highlighting the role of the Amazon in global climate regulation and promoting sustainable practices to preserve its ecosystems.

Significance for ESG Stakeholders:COP30 presents a crucial opportunity for ESG professionals to engage with evolving climate policies, particularly in areas of sustainable finance, corporate accountability, and equitable climate action. The conference’s outcomes are expected to influence ESG reporting standards and investment strategies globally.
Additional Notes:A Heads of State Summit is scheduled for November 6–7, preceding the main conference. The event is anticipated to attract over 50,000 participants, including policymakers, business leaders, and civil society representatives.
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Hack Summit 2025 NYC
2025-12-10 08:00 - 2025-12-11 17:00 | Newlab, 19 Morris Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, USA, 19 Morris Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, United States
About Hack Summit 2025 New York
The Hack Summit New York 2025 is the U.S. edition of the globally recognized climate and deep-tech gathering, bringing the momentum of Europe’s flagship Hack Summit to one of the world’s most influential financial and innovation hubs. Designed for founders, investors, corporate leaders, and policymakers, Hack Summit NYC bridges frontier climate science with the capital markets and commercial adoption pathways shaping the future of the low-carbon economy.
When is Hack Summit 2025 NYC?The 2025 Hack Summit in New York takes place December 10–11, 2025, located at Newlab, 19 Morris Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, USA.
Held in New York City, the Hack Summit convenes a highly curated community of deep-tech startups, institutional investors, Fortune 500 sustainability teams, infrastructure developers, and ecosystem builders who are driving the next wave of climate innovation. The event focuses on breakthrough solutions in decarbonization, climate adaptation, advanced materials, AI-driven sustainability, food and ag-tech, carbon removal, and green industrial transformation.
Key features include:

High-impact programming: Keynotes, fireside conversations, and sector-specific panels featuring global climate innovators, scientists, and corporate sustainability leaders.

Founder–Investor Dealflow Sessions: Curated matchmaking and rapid-pitch formats connecting emerging startups with VCs, CVCs, family offices, and climate-focused asset managers.

Startup Exhibition & Tech Showcase: Early- and growth-stage companies unveiling new technologies, prototypes, and commercialization pathways.

Corporate & Government Roundtables: Insights from major industrials, public-sector leaders, and climate policy stakeholders on scaling climate infrastructure and regulatory alignment.

US Climate Tech Week Integration: The summit aligns with New York’s climate innovation ecosystem, offering additional side events, satellite programming, and ecosystem networking.

Who Attends:Climate tech founders, CTOs, CSOs, corporate venture teams, impact and infrastructure investors, government officials, academia, NGOs, and media.
Hack Smmit 2025 Focus Themes:

Carbon management and carbon removal

Grid-scale energy innovation

Sustainable manufacturing & materials

Water, food, and ag-tech innovation

AI and climate intelligence

Resilient cities & built environment

Climate finance & investment pathways

Why It MattersHack Summit 2025 – New York serves as a catalyst for accelerating deep-tech commercialization in the U.S. market, strengthening investor–startup connectivity, and supporting the deployment of next-generation climate solutions at scale. For stakeholders building the future of sustainable business and finance, the summit offers one of the most concentrated, high-signal environments for discovery, partnerships, and investment.
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Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026
2026-01-10 23:00 - 2026-01-17 08:00 | ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, UAE, ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Event Overview
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026 will host global heads of state, policymakers, and industry innovators in Abu Dhabi, January 11-17, 2026 – ADSW is the premier Middle East platform for accelerating sustainable development. Hosted by Masdar, the 2026 edition focuses on the critical interconnection between energy, water, food, finance, and nature to build global resilience.

Whether you are looking for the latest in AI-driven clean energy, climate finance innovations, or networking with over 50,000 global participants, ADSW 2026 is the essential start to the year’s sustainability calendar.

Key Highlights & Core Events
ADSW 2026 features several key events, including the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), a large exhibition with over 700 global brands and a new Fuse AI cleantech pavilion. The week will also include the Opening Ceremony & Zayed Sustainability Prize on January 13, featuring a keynote and honoring global changemakers. New to 2026 is The Blue Forum, focusing on water security and the blue economy. Other highlights include ADSW Dialogues for action-oriented discussions, the Green Hydrogen Summit, and programs like WiSER Forum & Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S), empowering women and young leaders.

Why Attend?
ADSW 2026 offers extensive global networking opportunities with delegates from over 170 countries, a chance to experience cutting-edge innovation and breakthrough clean technologies, and opportunities for strategic partnerships through events like the IRENA Assembly (Jan 11–12) and the Global Climate Finance Annual Meeting (Jan 15).

ESG News Media Opportunities at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2025
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Registration & Attendance
To attend ADSW 2026, Register Now at the Official ADSW Website. This allows access to public forums, exhibition halls, and networking sessions. Please note that some events, such as the ADSW Summit, are by invitation only, and interested parties can register their interest via the official portal.

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