Climate Week NYC

The International Union for Conservation of Nature used the UN General Assembly and New York Climate Week to advance its agenda on nature protection, ocean conservation and climate action. The organisation says the gatherings offered a key moment to push for stronger commitments linking biodiversity and climate policy ahead of upcoming global negotiations.

Climate Week NYC is underway, bringing together governments, companies and campaigners in New York to discuss emissions cuts and climate finance ahead of the UN General Assembly. The Wall Street Journal's climate newsletter also examines a possible silver lining to the recent surge in borrowing costs, suggesting higher rates could push firms toward more efficient, lower-carbon investment decisions.

Climate Week NYC has wrapped up, with coverage pointing to two major themes: the build-out of smart electricity grids and growing attention to ocean resilience. Businesses, governments and campaigners used the annual New York gathering to announce commitments and debate how to finance cleaner energy systems and protect marine ecosystems.

Student protesters interrupted an NVIDIA panel on artificial intelligence and climate held during NYC Climate Week. Footage shared by Al Jazeera shows activists taking over the session, adding to ongoing criticism of the tech industry's energy-hungry AI expansion and its climate commitments. The disruption has drawn attention during a week when companies are showcasing their environmental pledges.

Yale School of the Environment has published five key takeaways from its experts' participation in Climate Week NYC, the annual gathering of governments, businesses and advocates held alongside the UN General Assembly. The summary distills what environmental scholars consider the most important developments and remaining challenges from this year's climate discussions in New York.