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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.