The New York Climate Exchange

I’ve been thinking not just about how artists drive change—but how institutions like ours can move beyond “theme” to real transformation. What does it look like to support work that’s not only about climate, but part of the solution? Work that models the internal and external shifts we need—across culture, finance, and society. I’m excited to moderate this conversation with Jean Shin, Mary Mattingly, Bruce Usher, and Anna Raginskaya on April 23 at Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC)’s Arts Center at Governors Island, presented with The New York Climate Exchange and Stony Brook University. Join us!

⚡ 🔋 #ICYMI: In our latest blog, Grayson Shor, The Exchange’s Circular Economy Fellow, explains the challenge in transitioning to electric vehicles (#EVs), and how Project Closed Circuit plans to put #cities at the center of EV battery circularity. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e3fp8R2A

Mark your calendar: Trust for Governors Island’s annual Earth Day Celebration is back for the fourth year in a row on Saturday, April 19, from 10am to 3pm!   Hop on the ferry for a day full of eco-friendly activities for all ages—we’ll kick off the day with an event celebrating the winners of the 2025 #NYCHA Resident #ClimateAction Grants! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/etg5gH4u   Join The Exchange, New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), and Public Housing Community Fund on April 19 to learn more about the program.

📢 ⚡ Join the Wall Street Climate Forum for Young Professionals and NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs next Wednesday, April 16, for a discussion focused on the strategies and financial mechanisms needed to support large-scale #renewableenergy projects in #NY State. Speakers will include: - Justin Barash, CFA, Vice President, Head of M&A and Corporate Development, MN8 Energy - Stephen Hammer, CEO, The New York Climate Exchange - Amy Jaffe, Director, NYU SPS Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab - Denise Liu, Vice President, ERNST & YOUNG INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORS, LLC - Cameron Willard, Director, Commercial Management, Rise Light & Power - Sonam Velani, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Streetlife Ventures Learn more and RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eiqEEmrb

I appreciate the invitation from co-chairs Professor Linda Bilmes and Mayor Mauricio Rodas to participate in yesterday's UN DESA Committee of Experts on Public Administration discussion on challenges communities face in addressing the rising incidence of extreme heat in cities around the world. My comments drew on experience in New York City and other cities around the world, highlighting where gains have been made and the challenges that remain, including: -- gaps in the availability of information about the variability of temperature around most cities, meaning policymakers may fail to properly identify neighborhoods most in need of policy attention or investment support. (For example, at the time of the meeting, on a cool spring afternoon in New York, the 23 official weather stations around NYC showed temperatures varied by 8-degrees (F) across the city.) -- multi-jurisdictional challenges where responsibilities for different issues can sit at the city, regional, state, or national levels -- the inability of many scientists/experts to make their research/insights accessible to the lay public or policy communities -- a failure to fully account for the economic impacts that rising heat can have around a city. Health impacts or deaths among vulnerable populations may attract the most attention, but students forced to study in schools lacking sufficient cooling may experience diminished educational outcomes, affecting their long term earning potential. Going forward, The New York Climate Exchange hopes to work on issues like this in cities around the world, working with partners to identify practical solutions that can be deployed at speed and scale.

"Later is too late to save the things that we love." – Miranda Massie 🌊 This arts & oceans pop-up is just the beginning of what's possible when we come together to listen, learn and take action!

Want to learn more about the role #batteries play in an all-of-the-above #energy strategy?   The Exchange is excited to be hosting 2 upcoming events exploring battery circularity! Join us in #NYC for #EarthWeek or #DC for #DCClimateWeek!   ⚡ New York State of Charge: The Status of Battery Innovation, Deployment, and Circularity co-hosted with Stony Brook University at SUNY Global Center Thursday, April 24, NYC Register: https://lu.ma/low3ut03   ⚡ The New Resource Race: The Role of Circularity in the Stewardship of the Critical Minerals Commons co-hosted by The Earth Commons, Georgetown University  Tuesday, April 29, Washington, DC Register: https://lu.ma/rrutdr0d 

Last week we teamed up with The Municipal Art Society of New York and Pratt Institute to kick off a new event series on innovative design for a changing climate. The breakfast, at Skanska's beautiful, new space, focused on the challenges and opportunities of using #masstimber at scale — in The Exchange's Climate Hub, NYCEDC's Mass Timber Studio, and beyond. Thank you to SOM's Julia Murphy AIA, LEED AP, EDC's Jesse Weiss, Skanska's Matt Krenek, Lindsey Wikstrom at Mattaforma, and Keri Butler from MAS, for the lively discussion. 📸 Chiravi Patel at Skanska.

New York Harbor is even more impressive by boat! It was great to join Billion Oyster Project to share their incredible work to restore our harbor along with the progress of The New York Climate Exchange with Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Institute staff, Representative Paul D Tonko, Doris Matsui, and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s staff this weekend!

🌍 What does the future of climate action look like—and who’s leading the way? Join Avenues New York for a compelling Open.Ed livestream conversation on the innovations shaping sustainability today and tomorrow. Moderated by Adam Freed (Principal, Bloomberg Associates), this dynamic panel brings together visionary leaders at the intersection of policy, research, technology, and design: 🔹 Victoria Cerullo, Director of Urban Engagement, The New York Climate Exchange 🔹 Lolita Jackson MBE FRSA Executive Director, Sustainable Cities at Sustainable Development Capital, LLP (SDCL) 🔹 David Gilford, Head of Policy, Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners (SIP) Together, they’ll explore how bold ideas and collaborative action are powering meaningful progress—and why these efforts give us hope. From groundbreaking infrastructure to community-centered solutions, this conversation is designed to inform, inspire, and activate. 🗓️ Don’t miss the live Q&A during the discussion! 📍 Click here to RSVP: https://bit.ly/3QQOcQx Open.Ed is a global thought leadership series that brings together Avenues leaders and global experts to explore the issues shaping education today—and the world tomorrow. ----  Como será o futuro da ação climática — e quem está liderando esse caminho? Participe de uma conversa imperdível no livestream do Open.Ed promovido pela Avenues New York, sobre as inovações que estão moldando a sustentabilidade hoje e no futuro. Com mediação de Adam Freed (Diretor da Bloomberg Associates), este painel dinâmico reúne líderes que atuam entre política pública, pesquisa, tecnologia e design: 🔹 Victoria Cerullo, Diretora de Engajamento Urbano, The New York Climate Exchange 🔹 Lolita Jackson, Diretora Executiva, Sustainable Cities 🔹 David Gilford, Chefe de Políticas Públicas, Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners (SIP) Juntos, eles irão explorar como ideias ousadas e ações colaborativas estão impulsionando avanços significativos — e por que esses esforços nos enchem de esperança. De infraestrutura inovadora a soluções focadas nas comunidades, esta conversa foi pensada para informar, inspirar e mobilizar. 🗓️ Não perca a sessão de perguntas e respostas ao vivo durante o evento. 📍 [Clique aqui para se inscrever]: https://bit.ly/3QQOcQx