This upcoming week, New York City will be the center of gravity for action against climate change. On September 23rd, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will host the United Nations Climate Summit, where world leaders from governments, civil society, the private sector and financial institutions are invited to catalyze ambitious action for a global climate agreement.
There is a massive, global demand for urgent solutions to address climate change. It affects people’s lives every day, in each and every country, with dramatic consequences. Climate change is no longer a local issue; it is everywhere, and it’s happening now.
That is why this week, besides the UN Climate Summit, New York will host the biggest climate demonstration in history, the People’s Climate March. Thousands of people from all parts of the United States will flood the streets of Manhattan to call for their leaders to take ambitious action to tackle climate change.
People's Climate March
September 21
Supported by more than 1400 partner organizations, including faith groups, NGOs, activists and schools, the People’s Climate March is expected to gather unprecedented attention and be a “movement of movements” moment, as affirmed by the organizers. The People’s Climate March will gain momentum in other parts of the world such as New Delhi, Australia, Germany, Ghana, Kenya, DRC, Nigeria, Guinea, Johannesburg, Kathmandu, Rio, Sao Paulo, Jakarta, Dublin, London, Manila, Seoul, Mumbai and Istanbul.
Connect4Climate will be at the New York march and bringing you live updates via Twitter.
NYC Climate Convergence
September 19-21
In the run up to the People’s Climate March and in collaboration with Global Climate Convergence, the NYC Climate Convergence Conference will address the root causes of the climate crisis and analyze solutions to strengthen the climate movement. Learn more about the event here.
Interfaith Summit on Climate Change
September 21-22
Organized by the World Council of Churches and Religions for Peace, the gathering will convey faith communities’ concerns and messages to the UN Climate Summit on the importance of ambitious solutions. Find more details about the event here.
People's Climate Justice Summit
September 22-23
This event is organized by the Climate Justice Alliance, a collaborative of 35 grassroots groups and movement support organizations whose goal is to address the root causes of climate change. The summit will feature the voices and solutions of climate-affected communities. Learn more.
Climate Week NYC
September 22-28
Another major event happening next week is the 6th Annual Climate Week organized by The Climate Group, featuring about 100 events and high-profile meetings around the city. Every year, Climate Week offers the opportunity for businesses and organizations to collaborate on low-carbon leadership and innovation. Learn more and check the full calendar of events.
Covenant of Mayors
September 23
The Covenant of Mayors is the largest international effort for cities to prepare for the impacts of climate change, cut their greenhouse gas emissions and report their results, helping countries keep global warming to targeted levels. The initiative will be announced during the Climate Summit. Find out more here.
This week, do not miss the opportunity for climate action. There is no time to waste. It is time to work together and achieve a climate consensus.
