Sustainable Solutions Challenge
(Illustrative rendering courtesy of The New York Climate Exchange and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill).
The Challenge
The New York Climate Exchange’s Sustainable Solutions Challenge called for groundbreaking, implementation-ready innovations that can be integrated into our new Climate Hub on Governors Island, scheduled to open in Fall 2029. Designed as a living laboratory for sustainability, this first-of-its-kind development will showcase cutting-edge climate solutions and serve as a global model for resilient, low-carbon urban design.
This challenge invited innovators from around the world to propose scalable, adaptable solutions in the following areas:
Built Environment & Design
Infrastructure Systems & Resource Efficiency
Resilient Ecosystems & Landscape Design
Other bold, unconventional ideas that align with our mission and can enhance our project
Selected solutions have the opportunity to:
Showcase their innovations at a high-visibility, globally recognized climate center.
Engage with policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers through Climate Week 2025 and other public events.
Collaborate with experts to explore real-world applications of their solutions.
Our panel of expert reviewers includes leaders from academia, industry, urban development, and sustainability. With vast experience spanning investment, green infrastructure, architecture, corporate sustainability, and innovation, these professionals bring diverse perspectives to evaluating solutions
This Challenge was made possible with the support of the VELUX Group and our community of partners.
