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KYU HOUSE

Where Creativity Propels Action

AT CLIMATE
WEEK NYC

New York, NY

September 23–25, 2024

In Partnership with

To catalyze and deliver solutions around climate

The kyu Collective champions the power of collective creativity. To propel action, catalyze, and deliver solutions around climate change, we are hosting an exciting line-up of programming September 23–25, 2024 for Climate Week NYC.

kyu House Returns for London Climate Action Week

What happened when kyu House landed at Herbal House.
Day 5 Well Hero - 2

It’s a Wrap for kyu House at COP28

After five, full days on Alserkal Avenue, kyu House at COP28 comes to an end.
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Highlights From Wednesday

Envisioning beyond ourselves.
Day 3 Well 7

Highlights From Tuesday

Notes on coalitions, activism and collaboration.

Calendar of Events

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Unlocking Collective Action for Climate Impact

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12:00 - 13:30 BST - London, England

Unlocking Collective Action for Climate Impact

As climate impacts intensify, the urgency to act is greater than ever. But no single leader, organization, or industry can tackle this crisis alone. To meet the moment, we must come together—not just to talk, but to leverage our collective power to drive lasting change in business and beyond.

​Hosted by SYPartners and the Aspen Institute, this roundtable will convene leaders at the forefront of business and climate to explore the state of collective action in the space—diving deep into the opportunities and challenges, what’s working and what isn’t, and what it takes to build and run coalitions that work.

A Gender Transformative Approach to Climate Resilience

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14:00 - 15:00 BST - London, England

A Gender Transformative Approach to Climate Resilience

How might an integrated gender and climate agenda reshape our path toward justice?

Join IDEO.org for an interactive panel discussion with leading changemakers sitting at the nexus of gender and climate. We’ll explore a framework for climate action that centers a gender lens in driving equitable solutions, addressing systemic inequalities, and fostering resilient communities.

We invite you to be a part of this conversation, share your thoughts, and help us collectively explore how we can create more intersectional and meaningful solutions.

Opening Evening: kyu House at Climate Week NYC

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17:00 - 19:30 BST - London, England

Opening Evening: kyu House at Climate Week NYC

Kick off Climate Week NYC at kyu House, hosted in collaboration with kyu, BSR, and Kite Insights.

This VIP event is your gateway to the week’s most essential conversations, starting with a thought-provoking session on the state of creativity, led by Tim Brown (Chair, IDEO). Discover why creative leadership is the key to driving climate impact and why it’s crucial for business growth.

Then, dive into a lively BSR-hosted debate on the critical role of political engagement in shaping community-driven climate decisions. Cap off the evening with cocktails and networking with fellow leaders who are as serious about sustainability as they are about scaling impact.

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Creating Sustainable Experiences

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10:30 - 11:30 BST - London, England

Creating Sustainable Experiences

The climate crisis calls on us to rethink how we come together. This dynamic workshop, hosted by C2, explores how we can gather in sustainable, durable, and accountable ways. 

Engage with industry pioneers to reimagine event design and execution with a focus on reducing environmental impact while enhancing connection.

Together, we’ll brainstorm bold ideas and actionable steps to transform the event industry into a force for positive change. Join us to co-create a blueprint for the next generation of sustainable gatherings.

Low Carbon Lifestyles: Blueprinting Behavioral Change

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14:30 - 15:30 BST - London, England

Low Carbon Lifestyles: Blueprinting Behavioral Change

The climate crisis isn’t just about policies and tech—it’s about helping people lead sustainable lives. In this session, we’ll explore how to use behavioral insights to drive meaningful change, focusing on three key areas:

  • Turning climate goals into real-world behavior change.
  • Breaking down the barriers that keep consumers and citizens from acting.
  • Designing solutions that actually get results.

Our “Low Carbon Lifestyles Wheel,” co-created by BEworks and Futerra will demonstrate how personal actions add up in the fight for global net zero. By sparking a cycle of public action, business innovation, and policy change, we can clear the path to a low-carbon future.

The Space Between Climate & AI

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16:00 - 17:15 BST - London, England

The Space Between Climate & AI

It’s time for a radical shift in how we tackle sustainable innovation. The climate crisis needs solutions that can scale fast—and stick. This session invites you to explore the cutting-edge space where AI meets climate action.

IDEO’s latest research shows that AI-assisted ideas aren’t just more diverse—they’re game-changers, especially for climate solutions. Join us as we share real-world stories about how bold organizations are using AI to create breakthrough solutions that meet the demands of the Climate Era.

Walk away with concrete insights on how to leverage AI to drive sustainable innovation that benefits both your business and the planet.

The Space Between Urgent & Impossible

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18:00 - 20:00 BST - London, England

The Space Between Urgent & Impossible

The scale of the climate crisis demands action that matches its magnitude. While much of that progress is slow and deliberate, there’s also a need for bold, paradigm-shifting moves that can propel climate action forward at speed. The gap between the urgent and the seemingly impossible must be bridged.

This hands-on session, guided by some of IDEO’s top thinkers and doers, offers senior teams a rare chance to explore how to make those leaps with creativity and ambition.

We’ll challenge you to frame a business question that pushes the boundaries of what seems possible. Attendance requires 3-4 representatives per organization. If you and your team are interested in supercharging your thinking, RSVP and we’ll be in touch. 

This session includes light bites and drinks.

Wed

Japan’s Long Game: Business Lessons for Climate

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09:00 - 10:15 BST - London, England

Japan’s Long Game: Business Lessons for Climate

In Japan, many businesses have thrived for over a century, while in the West, Fortune 500 companies now struggle to survive beyond 15 years. The Japanese secret? Long-term thinking and a commitment to future generations. 

In this session, ENND Partners dives into the strategies that Japanese business leaders use to achieve longevity—solutions that could be game-changers in the fight against climate change. 

What does it mean to collaborate instead of compete? How does scale influence sustainability? Discover how these time-tested approaches can help us design a future where both people and the planet thrive.

Urban Design, Climate Destiny

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13:30 - 14:45 BST - London, England

Urban Design, Climate Destiny

The shape of our cities isn’t just a backdrop—it’s the hidden engine driving global greenhouse emissions. From transportation and embodied carbon to energy consumption and what we eat, neighborhood layouts dictate more than you think.

Climate-friendly urbanism isn’t just good for the planet; it creates neighborhoods that keep us healthier, happier, and more connected.

In this session, Gehl, in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Institute, introduces a new framework for taking control of our climate destiny by reshaping our cities. Join policy and design leaders in an interactive discussion on making this vision a reality.

We’ll focus on what really matters: new policies, fresh funding approaches, and the human-centered design needed to decarbonize our cities and build neighborhoods we’ll want to live in.

Working With Nature

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15:30 - 16:45 BST - London, England

Working With Nature

Hosted by Gehl, Second Nature, Creative Denmark

​How do plants, birds, and pollinators fit into the modern workplace? Can a walking meeting amid monarch butterflies boost creativity and engagement? And how does working alongside nature change how we see ourselves in the bigger picture?

​Learn more about how Second Nature, Gehl, and Creative Denmark are working to design nature into the workplace and the tools needed to quantify its positive impact on creativity and productivity. Hear tangible approaches for integrating ecological benefits into real estate from the ground up, and how “high-performance nature” can supercharge workplaces.

​We’ll explore the real value nature adds to urban space — plus, get an inside look at the methods used to blend social and ecological spaces into something greater than the sum of their parts.

Is Climate Action Job Creation? Presented by LinkedIn

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16:00 - 18:00 BST - London, England

Is Climate Action Job Creation? Presented by LinkedIn

This lively session will see a team of debaters put their perspectives to the test for and against the motion: “This house believes climate action is job creation.”

​According to the International Labour Organization, a global transition to a green economy could create 24 million new jobs by 2030. But as we know, factual statements trigger more questions: Jobs for whom? In which regions of the world? And at what cost to livelihoods and communities?

​Job creation is not equivalent to economic inclusion — it is not inherently just. With this in mind, we’ll explore if climate action can truly be job creation.

CEO, SYPartners

Jessica Orkin

CEO, SYPartners

Jessica Orkin

Chief Executive Officer, SYPartners

  • Purpose-driven Strategy
  • 21st Century Leadership
  • Coalition Building

As CEO of SYPartners (SYP), Orkin leads business transformation fueled by humanity, creativity, and purpose—both for clients and for SYP. Since joining in 2013, she’s been a partner and advisor to CEOs of organizations including AARP, Ageas, Airbnb, the Aspen Institute, Eileen Fisher, Hyatt, the Obama Foundation, Ralph Lauren, Starbucks, and UnitedHealthcare. She began her career in public policy, working with the City of New York, Ford Foundation, and think tanks.

CEO, SYPartners

Jessica Orkin

Chief Executive Officer, SYPartners

  • Purpose-driven Strategy
  • 21st Century Leadership
  • Coalition Building

As CEO of SYPartners (SYP), Orkin leads business transformation fueled by humanity, creativity, and purpose—both for clients and for SYP. Since joining in 2013, she’s been a partner and advisor to CEOs of organizations including AARP, Ageas, Airbnb, the Aspen Institute, Eileen Fisher, Hyatt, the Obama Foundation, Ralph Lauren, Starbucks, and UnitedHealthcare. She began her career in public policy, working with the City of New York, Ford Foundation, and think tanks.

Team Director US Enterprise & Corporations, Head of Climate, Partner, Gehl

Blaine Merker

Team Director US Enterprise & Corporations, Head of Climate, Partner, Gehl

Blaine Merker

Team Director US Enterprise & Corporations, Head of Climate, Partner, Gehl

Blaine leads Gehl’s Enterprise & Corporations team, which uses a hybrid of behavioral science, design, and strategy to help private companies and institutions leverage the public realm to create a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable society. As Head of Climate at Gehl, he leads and coordinates various initiatives related to sustainability within the organization. He’s a lifelong champion of public space as technology for economic opportunity, health, and social belonging in a diverse society.

Team Director US Enterprise & Corporations, Head of Climate, Partner, Gehl

Blaine Merker

Team Director US Enterprise & Corporations, Head of Climate, Partner, Gehl

Blaine leads Gehl’s Enterprise & Corporations team, which uses a hybrid of behavioral science, design, and strategy to help private companies and institutions leverage the public realm to create a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable society. As Head of Climate at Gehl, he leads and coordinates various initiatives related to sustainability within the organization. He’s a lifelong champion of public space as technology for economic opportunity, health, and social belonging in a diverse society.

AI for Good Lead, Amazon Web Services

Sandra Topić

AI for Good Lead, Amazon Web Services

Sandra Topić

AI for Good Lead, Amazon Web Services 

In Sandra’s role, she leverages her engineering background to find new ways to use technology for solving the world’s “To Do list” and drive positive social impact. Sandra’s journey includes social entrepreneurship and leading sustainability and AI efforts in tech companies.

AI for Good Lead, Amazon Web Services

Sandra Topić

AI for Good Lead, Amazon Web Services 

In Sandra’s role, she leverages her engineering background to find new ways to use technology for solving the world’s “To Do list” and drive positive social impact. Sandra’s journey includes social entrepreneurship and leading sustainability and AI efforts in tech companies.

Design Director, IDEO

Nazlican Goksu

Design Director, IDEO

Nazlican Goksu

Design Director, IDEO

Nazlican leads Climate and Sustainability programs at IDEO. With a background in Design Research and Industrial Design, she helps multidisciplinary teams create new ventures, products, and services. At IDEO, Nazlican has led diverse projects, from long-term engagements and building digital renewable energy ventures within large corporations to identifying opportunities for advancing ocean health and environmental conservation. 

Before joining IDEO, Nazlican co-founded a design studio in New York, where she spearheaded design research across various contexts, from industrial design to social impact projects.

Design Director, IDEO

Nazlican Goksu

Design Director, IDEO

Nazlican leads Climate and Sustainability programs at IDEO. With a background in Design Research and Industrial Design, she helps multidisciplinary teams create new ventures, products, and services. At IDEO, Nazlican has led diverse projects, from long-term engagements and building digital renewable energy ventures within large corporations to identifying opportunities for advancing ocean health and environmental conservation. 

Before joining IDEO, Nazlican co-founded a design studio in New York, where she spearheaded design research across various contexts, from industrial design to social impact projects.

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