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SUMMARY:Climate Week NYC 2025
DESCRIPTION:Climate Week NYC 2025: Uniting for a Sustainable Future\nClimate Week NYC 2025\, the world’s premier climate action event week in the United States\, will take place from September 21–28\, 2025\, in the heart of New York City. This landmark event will convene global leaders from business\, government\, the United Nations\, academia\, and civil society to accelerate our collective journey toward a net-zero\, nature-positive\, and resilient world. \nWhy Climate Week NYC 2025 Matters\nAs the most influential climate event of the year\, Climate Week NYC will host over 900 climate-focused events across the city\, fostering collaboration\, innovation\, and advocacy. From high-level executive roundtables\, media opportunities\, to grassroots community gatherings\, this week-long platform is designed to spark transformative solutions and forge cross-sector partnerships. \nHighlights of Climate Week NYC 2025\n\n\nKey Focus Areas: Engage in critical discussions on climate finance\, renewable energy\, adaptation and resilience\, sustainable infrastructure\, nature-based solutions\, and global climate policy. \n\n\nThe Nest Climate Campus @ Javits Center (Sept 23–25): At the iconic Javits Center for the largest climate event in the U.S.\, featuring immersive experiences\, media opportunities\, workshops\, executive networking\, and cutting-edge showcases on: \n\n\nClean energy and the energy transition \n\n\nSustainable agriculture and food systems \n\n\nPublic health and climate impacts \n\n\nESG and climate disclosure \n\n\nFinancing climate solutions \n\n\n\n\nESG News: Will host over 50 panel sessions\, fireside chats\, and executive interviews with Chief Sustainability Officers\, CEOs\, world leaders\, policymakers\, and industry innovators to explore bold strategies for net-zero emissions\, climate-smart infrastructure\, industry\, policy\, biodiversity protection\, and resilient economic growth. \n\n\nBe Part of the Change\nClimate Week NYC 2025 is more than an event—it’s a movement to shape a sustainable future. We’re proud to announce that ESG News\, our official media partner at The Nest Climate Campus\, will amplify the week’s impact. Interested in sponsorship or media opportunities? Contact us to learn how you can elevate your organization’s voice in this global conversation. \nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/climate-week-nyc-2025/
LOCATION:Javits Center North\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:CSR Events,Economy,Education,Energy Transition Event,ESG Events,ESG Investing,ESG Real Estate,Live Events,SDGs,Social Responsibility,Sustainable Finance,UN Global Compact
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SUMMARY:9th Global Affordable Housing Conference
DESCRIPTION:The World Bank Group will hold its 9th Global Affordable Housing Conference on May 31- June 2\, 2023 at the World Bank Group Headquarters in Washington D.C. Participants have also the possibility to join virtually the conference. The theme of the conference is “Looking ahead: unlocking access to affordable\, green and resilient housing through innovation.”  Entrepreneurs\, financiers\,  policy makers\, researchers and development partners will discuss innovative ideas and cutting edge solutions to build and finance affordable and green housing around the world. \nThis year’s conference theme is “Looking ahead: unlocking access to affordable\, green and resilient housing through innovation”. While the need for massive investment in the affordable housing sector have never been higher\, countries all over the world are facing difficult macroeconomics conditions\, and households have a lower purchasing power\, while having to deal with increased construction costs and face the impact of climate change. If we want to make a significant\, and lasting impact in addressing the affordable housing gap\, we therefore need to look for innovative ways to build and finance resilient\, green affordable housing. \nThe Global Affordable Housing Conference brings together an audience of high-level officials\, practitioners\, successful entrepreneurs\, academicians from developed countries and emerging markets and provide a unique platform to share information\, learn about the latest innovation and network with peers. \nDuring this 3-day hybrid event you will hear about cutting edge innovation and solutions that are happening and already making an impact and discuss how to best replicate them in different local context. \nThere is no registration fees and online participation is unrestricted. However\, should you wish to attend in person\, please register as soon as possible. Due to the limited capacity\, we will first review your application and then send you an email confirming your in person attendance. Travel\, accommodation\, and other expenses are not included\, and are the responsibility of each participant. \n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/9th-global-affordable-housing-conference/
LOCATION:World Bank Headquarters in Washington\, D.C.\, 1818 H St NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20433\, United States
CATEGORIES:ESG Real Estate
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SUMMARY:REITworks 2022 Conference
DESCRIPTION:Network and learn about the latest ESG developments impacting the commercial real estate sector at Nareit’s REITworks: 2022 Conference.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt this annual educational conference\, attendees can earn CPE credits and walk away with tangible skills as they learn from expert panelists about key topics related to accounting\, financial reporting\, sustainability\, capital markets\, disclosures\, investor relations\, diversity and inclusion\, human resources\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho will be at REITworks? REITworks is open to all interested professionals\, but Nareit members receive a significant discount on registration fees (contact member@nareit.com to learn more). The topics of focus at REITworks affect many different roles within the real estate industry\, and attendees’ job functions have historically included accounting\, c-suite\, finance\, sustainability\, investor relations\, legal\, operations\, asset management\, human resources\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy should I attend REITworks?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. The world of ESG investing has changed dramatically over the last decade\, with record amounts pouring into sustainable investments last year. Get the investor perspective on ESG in real estate\, including how institutional investors are managing ESG exposure. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. Earn up to 19 continuing education credits while attending sessions most relevant to your interests and professional goals.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3. Learn about the latest developments\, trends\, and best practices relating to ESG reporting and disclosures to make sure you’re communicating effectively with investors and stakeholders. Sixty-eight percent of REITs that responded to the 2022 Nareit Member Survey saw a year-over-year increase in ESG reporting requests from investors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. Demand for ESG skills is outpacing supply\, with 77% of financial professionals reporting a sustainability skills shortage at their organization\, according to Capital Monitor. Gain in-demand skills and make valuable connections at REITworks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 11\, 2022 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5:00 PM-8:00 PM: RESC Meeting & Dinner (closed meeting)                                                                           \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 12\, 2022 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7:00 AM-5:00 PM: Registration                                                                                                   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:00 AM-9:30 AM: The Future of ESG Investing in Real Estate                                                                          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:00 AM-5:00 PM: Networking Area                                                                                                                  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:30 AM-9:45 AM:Networking Break                                                                                                                 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 9:45 AM-10:45 AM: What’s on the Minds of FASB and SEC Leadership?                                                           \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:45 AM-10:45 AM: From Targets to Action: Net Zero in Practice                                                                       \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:45 AM-10:45 AM: Leading After a Promotion                                                                                                     \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:45 AM-11:15 AM: Networking Break                                                                                                                 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:15 AM-12:15 PM: Climate Change Reporting & Risk Assessment in an Evolving Market                               \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:15 AM-12:15 PM: Influencing Decision Makers                                                                                                \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:15 PM-12:30 PM: Networking Break                                                                                                                 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30 PM-2:15 PM: The Advancement of Equity & Equality                                                                                \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:15 PM-2:30 PM: Networking Break                                                                                                                    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 PM-3:30 PM: SEC Comment Letter Trends and PCAOB Updates                                                                \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Addressing ESG in Real Estate Development\, Design and Construction.                              \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Ways to Create and Maintain Supplier Diversity                                                                    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3:30 PM-4:00 PM: Networking Break                                                                                                             \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4:00 PM-5:15 PM: Case Study Presentations: Environmental Leadership                                                            \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4:00 PM-5:15 PM: How to Build and Manage an Effective Team in a Post-Pandemic Workplace.                     \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 13\, 2022 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7:30 AM-5:00 PM: Registration                                                                                                                              \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:00 AM-9:30 AM: Economic Outlook for the Real Estate Industry                                           \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:00 AM-5:00 PM: Networking Area                                                                                                                      \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:30 AM-9:45 AM: Networking Break                                                                                                                    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:45 AM-11:15 AM: Communicating as a Thought Leader                                                                                       \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:45 AM-11:15 AM: Environmental Roundtable: Property Sectors                                                                          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:15 AM-11:30 PM: Networking Break                                                                                                                    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 AM-12:45 PM: Trends in REIT Compensation Policies\, Workforce Practices & DEI Strategies                    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 AM-12:45 PM: Environmental Roundtable: Topics                                                                                          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 AM-12:45 PM: Accounting Roundtable: Retail                                                                                                \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 AM-12:45 PM: Accounting Roundtable: Multifamily\, Lodging/Resorts & Healthcare                                   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 AM-12:45 PM: Accounting Roundtable: Industrial\, Self-Storage\, Data Centers\, Specialty & Mortgage        \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 AM-12:45 PM: Accounting Roundtable: Office\, Diversified\, Infrastructure & Timber                                   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:45 PM-2:00 PM: Networking Lunch                                                                                                                   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:45 PM-1:45 PM: SRC Meeting & Lunch: Executive Influence (closed meeting)                                              \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:00 PM-2:30 PM: Building a Roadmap for ESG Thought Leadership                                                                 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:00 PM-5:00 PM: DEI Working Group: What I Wish I Had Known (Nareit corporate members only)              \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:00 PM-3:30 PM: Accounting Committee                                                                                                            \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:45 PM-5:15 PM: ESG Townhall                                                                                                                          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3:00 PM-5:00 PM: Open Office Hours: Personalized Media Coaching                                                                 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5:00 PM-8:00 PM: BFPC Meeting & Dinner (closed meeting)                                                                             \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by REITs_Nareit\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/reitworks-2022-conference/
LOCATION:La Quinta Resort & Club\, 49-499 Eisenhower Drive\, La Quinta\, California\, 92253\, United States
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