The Sustainable “Pause the World, LOVE YOUR MOTHER” LIVE Peace Concert, presented by OMMM, continues for the 24th year. The Peace Day Concert and exhibition will be held on September 19th in Times Square, NYC, from 2 pm to 8 pm EDT. We will celebrate THE GOOD HAPPENING FOR PEACE there and around the world. The Live Broadcast will include UN Peace Messengers: Ringo Starr, Michael Douglas, Stevie Wonder, Dr. Jane Goodall (In Memory of), and Shakira performing for UNICEF, closing with a virtual performance of Tomorrow from the show Annie. We are creating the largest peace event, with millions joining from around the world. Read more here.

The Sustainable “Pause the World, LOVE YOUR MOTHER” LIVE Peace Concert, presented by OMMM, continues for the 24th year. The Peace Day Concert and exhibition will be held on September 19th in Times Square, NYC, from 2 pm to 8 pm EDT and rebroadcasted on We Don't Have Time on September 22 at 8:00 AM EDT. We will celebrate THE GOOD HAPPENING FOR PEACE there and around the world. The Live Broadcast will include UN Peace Messengers: Ringo Starr, Michael Douglas, Stevie Wonder, Dr. Jane Goodall (In Memory of), and Shakira performing for UNICEF, closing with a virtual performance of Tomorrow from the show Annie. We are creating the largest peace event, with millions joining from around the world. Read more here.

Global energy markets remain heavily dependent on a handful of producers and the uninterrupted flow of fossil commodities. Energy security and the energy transition are no longer separate conversations: moving beyond fossil dependency – fast, orderly, and at scale – solves both in one move.

Don’t miss this session where we take a closer look at how, through the lens of energy security, transport can transition by leveraging proven, scalable solutions available today, and what it takes to turn ambition into delivery, building a more secure and climate-friendly foundation for future growth and prosperity.

Business growth and emissions reductions are often framed as a trade-off. Yet a growing number of companies are proving otherwise. ERI calls this the Crocodile Economy: the widening gap between business growth and absolute emissions. One year on, new data reveals this across more sectors. What makes the jaws open, and how can companies widen them faster?

Global purchasing power across public and private sectors holds the ultimate key to scaling climate solutions at speed. This panel reveals how forward-thinking procurement transforms everyday tenders into engines for long-term value, ensuring low-carbon innovations are prioritized as essential, strategic investments.

The science is clear. The urgency of the climate crisis is deepening. Seven of nine planetary boundaries have now been breached. Yet, the message doesn’t seem to reach decision-makers and communities worldwide. How can we bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and societal action? How can we communicate science more impactfully in a polarized world of mis- and disinformation? We will explore these questions together with leading scientists and communicators as we launch the Planetary Communications handbook.

The Planetary Communications Handbook is created by the Stockholm Resilience Center, following the same framework as the Planetary Boundaries.

Nature could deliver a third of the climate solution, yet it receives a fraction of the money. Investment in nature-based solutions reaches around 220 billion dollars a year, less than half of what is needed by 2030, and private capital accounts for barely a tenth of that. So who is actually paying to bring nature back, and what does it take to keep the money flowing over the decades that forests and species need? At Climate Week NYC, We Don't Have Time brings together Dr. Elizabeth Gray, CEO of the National Audubon Society, Dax Dasilva, founder of Age of Union, and Florent Kaiser, CEO of Global Forest Generation and the Earthshot Prize-winning Acción Andina, for a conversation that runs from a community planting day in the Andes to the funds and development banks deciding what gets protected next.

The climate crisis requires more efficient resource use, both for climate adaptation and for reducing emissions. But why should this be the responsibility of the individual?

In this interview, we talk to Electrolux Group about how they can take responsibility for more efficient use of water, energy, and materials in the home, without putting the weight on the individual.

Munters is a global leader in data center cooling solutions, with a strong presence in the U.S.In this interview, Andréa Haag, VP Sustainability at Munters Group, discusses the role of cooling in making data centers more sustainable and why Munters has increased its engagement in the Energy Efficiency Movement.

Paul Sladkus is the Executive Producer of the Peace Day concert, held in Times Square on Saturday. In this interview, he talks about the mission behind the celebration and how art can inspire change.

In Santa Marta, Colombia, 59 countries and the European Union came together to advance a just, orderly, and equitable transition away from fossil fuels. 5 months have passed; how can we take this process forward? How can we engage society and anchor it beyond governments? At Climate Week NYC, We Don’t Have Time brings together leading scientists, policymakers, and civil society organizations for an open discussion on what needs to happen to take this process to the next level.

Who is talking about climate, how are they doing it, and who are they talking to? A new landscape assessment maps the climate communication field and finds committed, active voices working largely in isolation, in networks that barely connect. What would it take to link the doctors, faith leaders, educators, athletes and scientists people already trust, so they reach further together than alone? At Climate Week NYC, we host Bernadette Woods Placky, Katharine Hayhoe and Dana Fisher to explore what the findings reveal and what comes next.

Ukraine's reconstruction will require substantial private investment in energy, land, infrastructure and other sectors. As the international demand for carbon credits increases, it offers an incredible opportunity for Ukraine to attract capital for its green recovery. How can corporate demand for high-integrity carbon credits be converted into investment in Ukraine's green recovery? What is needed to overcome blockers and ensure a sustainable transition?

The world produces more than enough food, yet millions of people still go hungry, and many more are overweight but undernourished. At the same time, the food system is one of the biggest drivers of climate change. How do we feed a growing population well while dramatically cutting the system's impact on the planet? And how do we shift diets and markets in places where tradition runs deep, like meat-loving Texas? Join Whitney Strauss, Project Lead for the Dallas Food Plan, and Sanah Baig, Executive Director of the Plant Based Foods Institute, as we explore food security, fair returns for farmers, and what companies and policymakers must do to speed up change.

Sustainable climate action requires a strong foundation in local community-based action. In the rural United States, there is a need for more empowerment and stronger voices to drive sustainable development. In this interview, we talk with Women in Ranching about how this empowerment can happen and what the benefits are.

The UN says that the world can stay below 1.5C, but to do that we first need to surpass it. What is the technology needed to go past 1.5C, and then cool the planet back down? In this interview, we talk with an expert from the Anthropocene Institute about this exact question.

Can seaweed be the next big thing in biomaterials? And how can its extraction be combined with seaweed’s role as a carbon sink? In this interview, we talk to Sway, a manufacturer of seaweed-based bags that are compostable and renewable, about whether this can be the next big thing.

Friction increases the amount of energy needed to keep machines and industrial systems running. SKF’s “Fighting Friction” initiative focuses on reducing that energy loss, improving efficiency and enabling more to be done with less energy.Learn about the business value of SKF:s sustainability work in our interview with Sofie Runius Cederberg, Head of Group Sustainability, SKF Group.

To accelerate climate solutions, we need to rethink capital allocation. But how? What would make it easier for capital to support front-runners earlier? And how can banks help push for a faster transition?The challenges are many. But so are the solutions.

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In Santa Marta, Colombia, 59 countries and the European Union came together to advance a just, orderly, and equitable transition away from fossil fuels. 5 months have passed; how can we take this process forward? How can we engage society and anchor it beyond governments? At Climate Week NYC, We Don’t Have Time brings together leading scientists, policymakers, and civil society organizations for an open discussion on what needs to happen to take this process to the next level.

Ten years ago, nations adopted the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. Together, the Montreal Protocol and Kigali Amendment have not only helped save the ozone layer and provided big support for climate action, but maybe the best is yet to come as nations rally to ensure that the massive looming demand for cooling does not cause more global warming. Can the Kigali Amendment help here too?

As the climate headlines grow heavier, climate anxiety and distress increase. In 2022, 64% of people from the USA reported being worried about climate change, according to a study by Yale University. In parallel, we are seeing the emergence of climate cafés, safe and supportive environments in which people can share their concerns, fears and ideas related to the climate crisis. How can community gathering help reduce climate anxiety? In this session, Artist Sirintip gathers friends to explore the role that community spaces, such as climate cafés, can play.

Energy efficiency delivers much more than lower energy bills and reduced emissions. It can improve productivity, product quality, reliability and workforce health. These benefits offer a compelling case for action across their industries. How can industry leaders bring the rest of the industry with them? How can leaders work together to turn individual progress into sector-wide momentum? As part of Energy Efficiency Action, this session explores how leaders can use behavioural insights, trusted messengers and visible examples of success to overcome inertia and encourage others to follow.

July 2026 was the hottest July in regions home to 900 million people. With climate change, extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and intense. The rising harm to human health is increasingly in focus. But what is happening to nature and to wildlife? Together with experts, we will explore the impacts and how to build resilience in nature and natural systems going forward.

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Climate action requires major shifts in how resources are directed. In this interview, Rhonda Bannard, Founder and Creator of Earth Gives, talks sbout how more charitable giving and time can be directed toward climate and environmental causes.

From extreme heat to heavy rain and flooding, changing conditions are increasingly affecting when and how football is played. Do footballers talk about climate change? How well are major English clubs following the Premier League’s sustainability policy? And what can the climate movement learn from the way football reaches and connects people?

We all use lighting on a daily basis, but what does this mean for the climate transition? In this interview, we talk to Maurice Loosschilder, Global Head of Sustainability at Signify, to understand this hidden energy consumption. What can world-leading lighting companies do to reduce the carbon emissions of your light sources?

We are living in a time of climate policy backtracking. What does it take to remain hopeful, even in the face of a future where we will surpass 1.5C of warming? And what will it take for us to get back to a healthy climate?

In this interview, we talk to Marcene Mitchell, Senior Vice President of Climate Change at World Wildlife Fund, about the role of climate action today and in the future. We are leaving a post-1.5C world to future generations, but what can we leave them to give them hope and tools to reverse the warming?

Despite growing awareness and demand for sustainable alternatives, many green solutions still struggle to scale at the pace needed. So what is holding markets back? And what will it take for green solutions to become the default choice rather than the exception?

Verizon is the world’s second-largest telecommunications company. What does this mean for climate action? How can a digital-first company reduce its emissions in line with the Paris Agreement? In this interview, we talk with Verizon’s Sustainability Lead to dive deeper into this question.

Energy efficiency delivers much more than lower energy bills and reduced emissions. It can improve productivity, product quality, reliability and workforce health. These benefits offer a compelling case for action across their industries. How can industry leaders bring the rest of the industry with them? How can leaders work together to turn individual progress into sector-wide momentum?