2026 Climate Week NYC
Last year, The Exchange activated Governors Island by bringing together business leaders, innovators, policymakers, artists, and community leaders to showcase climate solutions in action.
This year, the island will be a vibrant hub for even more connection, collaboration, and climate engagement during Climate Week NYC (September 20-27). Catch The exchange at dozens events across New York City’s five boroughs. Each event we host, whether closed-door or open-to-the-public, aims to highlight advances in climate data, urban resilience, and finance—three areas where The Exchange and our partners are focused on moving the needle.
Finance for the Future: Unlocking NYC’s Building Decarbonization
Decarbonizing buildings is crucial for the city’s future, and for this transformation to take place at scale, financing is key. Private investment, public funding, and innovative financing mechanisms must be aligned to drive these projects forward. This event will delve into the key financing strategies required to support the decarbonization of New York City’s buildings. Key topics will include financing decarbonization of buildings, as well as an overview of established and emerging infrastructure funds focused on climate resilience playing an increasingly important role in financing the transition to a low carbon built environment.