The New York Climate Exchange

The outcome of this election underscores the deep challenges we face in uniting around a shared vision for #climateaction.  We face this moment in a markedly different place than we were eight years ago. On one hand, climate-related disasters are more severe and frequent, and public expectations for a strong and sustained government response to these crises are growing. On the other hand, profound progress in clean energy markets have led to tipping points that make the transition to a green and blue economy inevitable. Knowledge and awareness of the risks of inaction is also growing, albeit in geographically uneven ways. We're also heartened to see climate plans in place at all levels of government and within corporations. The New York Climate Exchange, alongside our 48 partners, emerges from this election with renewed clarity on the following realities: - Climate change is indifferent to political cycles. Changes in political leadership will not alter the declarations of drought or strength of hurricanes brewing off our shores. - Momentum in climate investment is on a positive upward trend line, but political signals do have an impact on the level of investor commitment. - Science must be supported, elevated and communicated in ways that resonate with Americans, enhancing their understanding of its impact on their lives and the future of those they love. Read our full statement: https://lnkd.in/gHSUW-HX #climatechange #climateinvestment #science #sciencecommunication #wearestillin

The New York Climate Exchange is proud to present "Defiant Optimism: Harnessing Hope in the Fight Against Climate Change," hosted by Women in Cleantech and Sustainability on November 7! 🌍 We believe that #optimism is a catalyst for action—and we’re honored to support this inspiring panel discussion that brings together leaders in #business, #education, and #activism to explore how hope can fuel real solutions for our planet. 📅 November 7, 2024 | 5:30 PM EST – 8:30 PM EST 📍 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY ✨ As a special offer, we’re giving our community 20% off tickets! Use code OPTIMISM20 when you register. Register now: https://bit.ly/3B1gEKL Let’s come together and harness the power of hope to build a more #sustainable future. 🌿💚  #DefiantOptimism #ClimateAction #Sustainability #WCS #HopeInAction #OurPlanetOurFuture

Good luck to the thousands of runners lining up to cover 26.2 miles today! Year after year, the #TCSNYCMarathon is an incredible show of human strength and what can be accomplished together. Shout-out to our community partner Billion Oyster Project whose six charity runners have raised nearly $27,000 for oyster reef restoration and K-12 education across New York Harbor. Let's go!

Ever heard of an island becoming a “living laboratory” for climate solutions? 🏝️ Last week, we took an inspiring trip to Governors Island - a 172-acre former military base just a short, 10-minute ferry ride from Lower Manhattan. This site is set to be one of NYC’s climate hubs, following Mayor ERIC ADAMS’ $700 million initiative to transform the island as a hub for sustainable development, innovation, and as the headquarters for The New York Climate Exchange. Lauren Wang, Director of Climate Programs at Trust for Governors Island, shares more on this agenda: “Our mission at Trust for Governors Island includes working closely with partners to bring climate awareness to life, from hosting public programs during Earth Week and Climate Week to activating historic buildings as educational and office spaces, including for our anchor institution, the New York Climate Exchange. Together, these efforts are vital components of New York City's strategy to address the climate crisis." Through the Circular Economy Challenge, the non-profit organization also offers piloting opportunities for young climate tech companies to test and prototype their products and services here on the island. This visit offered a great chance to explore collaboration between Denmark and this ambitious project, especially for Danish companies interested in piloting climate solutions here. Companies like Danfoss and Energy Machines™ are already contributing to the development of the CUNY campus on the island, using it as a testing ground and an entry point into NYC’s complex procurement system. A big thank you to Director of Climate Programs, Lauren Wang, and Chief of Staff, Sarah Krautheim, from the Trust for Governors Island for showing us around. We’re excited to witness the island’s transformation into one of NYC’s green innovation hubs! #Governorsisland #DenmarkinNY #Circulareconomychallenge Lauren Wang | Sarah Krautheim | Victoria Cerullo | Neil Padukone | Helle Meinertz | Nikolaj Fredsted | Garette Johnson | Lisa Mallner | Maiken Tandgaard Derno | John Nguyen

As Pratt Institute's "Adaptions 2.0" exhibit and Jenny Kendler's #OtherOfPearl installation come to a close, the Trust for Governors Island has launched their 2025 Climate Solutions Challenge! This opportunity offers startups and young companies the space to test innovative and equitable #climatetech solutions across the island’s built, social, and natural environments. This year’s challenge seeks solutions exploring how #circulareconomy products drive down the climate impact of the urban waste stream and extend local resource recovery. Learn more and apply by December 5 at govisland.org/challenge, and hop a ferry out to the island if you haven't seen the art and climate exhibits closing tomorrow! 🐚

Cross-sector collaboration and research at its finest! How fantastic to see New York Harbor School students teamed up with Stony Brook University, ECOncrete and NYSERDA🔬

🌍✨ Hope in Action: Defiant Optimism in the Face of Climate Change 🌱💪 As we face the immense challenges of climate change, there’s a powerful movement growing—a movement grounded in hope and driven by action. Join WCS and The Bliss Group on November 7, 2024, for an evening dedicated to Defiant Optimism, proudly presented by our sponsor, The New York Climate Exchange. Together, we’ll explore how hope can be our greatest ally in creating a sustainable future. This isn’t just another conversation; it’s a call to inspire, uplift, and mobilize. Hear from leaders in sustainability, education, and activism who are showing us that even in the face of uncertainty, our actions can and will make a difference. Discover how their stories of resilience and innovation are creating ripples of change across industries and communities. 🎤 Speakers Include: 🌟 Amanda Kanaga – The Nest Climate Campus 🌟 Emily Adams – MetLife 🌟 Dr. Alison Branco – The Nature Conservancy 🌟 Meredith McDermott – NYC Public Schools 🌟 Danielle Holly – Ellen MacArthur Foundation 🌟 emily porro – The Bliss Group Now is the time to believe in the change we can create together. Let’s harness the power of optimism, rally around hope, and take bold steps forward for our planet. 🌿💚 🖊️ Be part of the movement—register today: https://bit.ly/3B1gEKL #ClimateHope #DefiantOptimism #SustainabilityLeaders #WCS #BlissGroup #TheNYClimateExchange #ClimateChangeAction

The New York Climate Exchange recently joined CUNY Building Performance Lab for their Student Project Showcase on building New York’s energy future! Neil Padukone, Director of Green Economic Transformation, shared remarks on The Exchange's mission and insights on the growing #GreenEconomy. The event showed how students are applying building science to tackle real-world urban #sustainability challenges. Want to learn more about The Exchange? Tune into our recent interview with CUNY TV ➡ https://lnkd.in/evZFcGjM The City University of New York The City College of New York NY Center for Energy and Carbon Management Training

#SuperstormSandy made landfall 12 years ago today. The storm was a wake-up call to New Yorkers – exposing the city’s vulnerabilities to climate change and the urgent need for resilience. Today, there are signs of progress thanks to steps taken by the city and state to better prepare for climate extremes and sea-level rise. The #EastSideCoastalResiliency project along the Lower East Side and Staten Island’s #LivingBreakwaters project are just two symbols of our potential to meet the opportunities that climate change presents. They are designed with hard-hit communities and the green and blue economies in mind. Check out this CBS News feature to learn how The Exchange — anchored by Stony Brook University — is uniquely positioned to connect the dots between climate research, literacy, and innovation, to help vulnerable communities transform the lessons of Sandy into a resilient future: https://lnkd.in/eSZHrBJa

There's undeniable momentum behind the development and training of all New Yorkers to thrive in a resilient, clean energy economy. From the Association for a Better New York (ABNY)'s Growing Green Economy panel last week to NYC Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC)'s #workforce conference (Dec. 3-4), we are eager to break down silos that stand in the way of equitable access to quality jobs in growing industries. https://lnkd.in/dd779se4 #workforcedevelopment #economicgrowth Andrew Kimball Clare Newman Gbenga Dawodu Stephen Hammer Vinny Alvarez