Peace Boat US will be participating in the upcoming United Nations Summit of the Future and Climate Week NYC events from September 20 – 30. As the largest annual climate event, New York City hosts over 600 public events and activities throughout New York City and online. Every year business leaders, advocates, local decision takers and civil society representatives from around the world share progress and change that is already happening.
* Further details will be added as confirmed.
Sept 20-23 – United Nations Summit of the Future Action Days and Official Events at the UNHQ
Time: 1:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: UNHQ
Info: https://www.un.org/en/summit-of-the-future/action-days
Sept 23 – Side Event: Capacity Building for Intergenerational Collaboration and SIDS Youth Empowerment on Climate and Ocean Action
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: 777 United Nations Plaza
Info: https://bit.ly/Sept-23-Summit-of-Future-Side-Event-RSVP
We invite you to join us for this special program held together with government partners, UN delegates and civil society. Acknowledging that as laid out in the Pact for the Future “Environmental crises pose the most pressing and serious threats to the sustainability of our planet and the well-being of its present and future inhabitants and have disproportionate effects on developing countries”, Peace Boat will organize a side event at the Summit of the Future focused on engagement and empowerment for ocean and climate action for youth, in particular from Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
The side event will showcase the important role of youth in scaling up ocean action, in particular youth from SIDS on the front lines of the ocean and climate crises. Stocktaking successes and challenges, it will look towards further developments and collaborations for empowerment and engagement of youth including with the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
Sept 25 – Islands Shaping the Future: Innovating for Resilience and Prosperity at the Science Summit UNGA79 in collaboration with Kinetik and Blue Planet Alliance
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: RSM, 151 W 42nd St, 19th floor, New York, NY 10036
RSVP: https://go.www.kinetikvc.com/IslandIngenuityScienceSummitUNGA
Agenda
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Youth Power Hour – Trailblazing young leaders from island nations chart the course for a sustainable future, Co-hosted with Blue Planet Alliance, Peace Boat US and Ashley Lashley Foundation
- 12:00 – 1:00 pm: Refresh & Connect on the Terrace – Enjoy light bites and drinks while networking in a relaxed setting
- 1:00 – 3:00 pm: Main Event – Unveiling transformative economic case studies from islands shaping tomorrow’s prosperity
- Virtual Broadcast Link: To be shared after September 2
Sept 27 – Climate Impact Talks
Time 5:00 pm-12:00 am
Location: Hard Rock Hotel New York, 159 West 48th Street, NY
RSVP: https://bit.ly/Climate-Impact-Talks-Sept-27
Information for Partnerships: https://bit.ly/Climate-Week-Sept-27-Partnerships
Join us for a day of engaging discussions and insightful presentations at the Hard Rock Hotel New York. Our Climate Impact Talks event will feature experts in the field sharing their knowledge and experiences on the pressing issue of climate change. Learn about the latest research, innovative solutions, and practical steps you can take to make a difference. Connect with like-minded individuals and be inspired to take action for a more sustainable future. We will include presentations from United Nations partners, governments, private sector, youth leaders and community-led organizers, followed by a cocktail reception with music and art. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of the conversation!
Sept 28-29 – Marketplace of the Future Panels and Film Screenings
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm
Location: Splashlight, 75 Varick St, New York, NY 10013
Info: https://www.marketplaceofthefuture.com/
“Redesigning the Future for a Sustainable Ocean for All“
Join us for a discussion on redesigning the future towards a more sustainable and inclusive future for all, showcasing innovative solutions for climate action and an inclusive blue economy. Together with the international organizations Peace Boat US, Anthropogenic and Blue Planet Alliance, this panel discussion will highlight the importance of engaging all stakeholders, from government to civil society and United Nations partners in working together towards a 100% renewable energy future and sustainable ocean for all.
Oct 16 – Peace Boat Visit to NYC + Climate Camp Event Onboard
Peace Boat will dock in New York on Wednesday, October 16, and host 400+ climate leaders for Climate Camp: Peace Boat.
This half-day summit hosted by Peace Boat US and Tectonic will bring together a cross-
sector community of innovators, investors, United Nations delegates, public sector partners, artists, advocates, policy-makers, and champions to explore the intersection of climate and other issues and how creative collaboration can solve these shared challenges.
Join us as an official partner for the “Climate Camp Onboard Peace Boat” event:
https://bit.ly/Climate-Camp-Peace-Boat-Oct-16
