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kyu House put down stakes in its hometown for the very first time for Climate Week NYC.
Over the course of three days (September 23-25, 2024), more than a thousand guests braved diplomatic and presidential gridlock to check out kyu House dialogues, workshops, and debates from BEworks, C2, Gehl, IDEO, IDEO.org, Kepler, and SYPartners, along with partners like Kite Insights, BSR, World Resources Institute, Rocky Mountain Institute, the Aspen Institute, LinkedIn, and others.
Creativity in action was on full display as kyu House took on: gender x climate; what motivates sustainable lifestyle decisions; the space between climate and AI; the importance of cities in the climate fight; the importance of empowering next-generation leaders; whether climate action needs American political leadership; and more.
Clover Hogan is a climate activist and the founder of Force of Nature – the youth non-profit mobilising mindsets for climate action. She has worked alongside the world’s leading authorities on sustainability, consulted within the boardrooms of Fortune 50 companies, and counselled heads of state. Her TED talk, ‘What to do when climate change feels unstoppable’, has been viewed 2 million times.
Clover Hogan is a climate activist and the founder of Force of Nature – the youth non-profit mobilising mindsets for climate action. She has worked alongside the world’s leading authorities on sustainability, consulted within the boardrooms of Fortune 50 companies, and counselled heads of state. Her TED talk, ‘What to do when climate change feels unstoppable’, has been viewed 2 million times.
Paul served as the Executive Secretary of South Africa’s post-apartheid Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Paul also co-founded the International Centre for Transitional Justice, an organization that works in over 40 countries that have endured massive human rights violations under repression conflict. Paul is also a co-founder and CEO of Maiyet, an ethical luxury fashion brand that cultivates traditional design and culture by partnering with global artisans. Most recently, Paul co-founded The Conduit, which serves as a home for those committed to improving the world by harnessing the power of creativity and entrepreneurship. The Conduit serves as a home for a diverse community of people passionate about social change.
Paul served as the Executive Secretary of South Africa’s post-apartheid Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Paul also co-founded the International Centre for Transitional Justice, an organization that works in over 40 countries that have endured massive human rights violations under repression conflict. Paul is also a co-founder and CEO of Maiyet, an ethical luxury fashion brand that cultivates traditional design and culture by partnering with global artisans. Most recently, Paul co-founded The Conduit, which serves as a home for those committed to improving the world by harnessing the power of creativity and entrepreneurship. The Conduit serves as a home for a diverse community of people passionate about social change.
María Ortiz Pérez is the Managing Director of the Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program (EEP). Prior to joining the Aspen Institute, Maria served for 11 years at the United Nations in Chile and Lebanon. As the Deputy Chief of Staff at the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, she led the institution’s initiatives on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. At the United Nations Economic Commission for Western Asia, she served in the Executive Office and as a project manager during the “Arab Spring”, leading projects on governance and sustainable development in Iraq and Lebanon. Prior to joining the United Nations, Maria managed the transparency and accountability programs of the Boston-based Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research. Maria has ample experience in strategic planning, program management, stakeholder engagement and coalition building and has collaborated in several publications on international agreements, sustainable development, public administration, and governance in conflict settings. Maria holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from Suffolk University and a Public Leadership Credential from the Kennedy School of Government from Harvard University. She lives with her family in Silver Spring, Maryland and is originally from Mexico City.
María Ortiz Pérez is the Managing Director of the Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program (EEP). Prior to joining the Aspen Institute, Maria served for 11 years at the United Nations in Chile and Lebanon. As the Deputy Chief of Staff at the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, she led the institution’s initiatives on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. At the United Nations Economic Commission for Western Asia, she served in the Executive Office and as a project manager during the “Arab Spring”, leading projects on governance and sustainable development in Iraq and Lebanon. Prior to joining the United Nations, Maria managed the transparency and accountability programs of the Boston-based Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research. Maria has ample experience in strategic planning, program management, stakeholder engagement and coalition building and has collaborated in several publications on international agreements, sustainable development, public administration, and governance in conflict settings. Maria holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from Suffolk University and a Public Leadership Credential from the Kennedy School of Government from Harvard University. She lives with her family in Silver Spring, Maryland and is originally from Mexico City.
Albert first started at National Geographic in the spring of 2004. During his long career with the company he oversaw the campaign for the Oscar-winning “Free Solo;” was instrumental in the marketing for the Jane Goodall doc “Jane;” and launched the channel’s scripted TV side, which produced “Genius.” The National Geographic team also won PR Team of the Year twice.
As the EVP of marketing and communications, Albert was responsible for developing and executing global strategies for all National Geographic content. That includes the National Geographic magazine, its digital presence and its linear channels, which encompass Nat Geo, Nat Geo Wild and Nat Geo Mundo. This also includes Nat Geo-branded series and specials for Hulu and Disney+.
Albert first started at National Geographic in the spring of 2004. During his long career with the company he oversaw the campaign for the Oscar-winning “Free Solo;” was instrumental in the marketing for the Jane Goodall doc “Jane;” and launched the channel’s scripted TV side, which produced “Genius.” The National Geographic team also won PR Team of the Year twice.
As the EVP of marketing and communications, Albert was responsible for developing and executing global strategies for all National Geographic content. That includes the National Geographic magazine, its digital presence and its linear channels, which encompass Nat Geo, Nat Geo Wild and Nat Geo Mundo. This also includes Nat Geo-branded series and specials for Hulu and Disney+.
