Monday 22 Sep
Time: 4:30-6:00 PM
Place: The Nest Climate Campus, workshop room 409, Floor 4
Session: From Waste to Wisdom: Solving Real Food Waste Challenges and Scaling Solutions with technology
We are in the most important decade of climate action. The climate crisis is no longer a distant threat; it is a lived reality for millions of people every day. With less than five years left to meet the Paris Agreement targets, the responsibility and opportunity to act is shared by all of us. Now is the time to lead the transition to a net-zero future.
The business case for climate action has never been stronger but requires business leaders to move beyond narrow ROI calculations. Smart climate action also incorporates how sustainability drives strategic resilience, innovation, and long-term value for people and planet.
Join this session to discover how business leaders envision smart climate action —and how they are translating it into real-world strategies, actions, and results.
Registration is required.
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Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Place: The Nest Climate Campus, workshop room 409, Floor 4
This session is by invitation only.
Session: Action Speaks: Community drink
Tuesday 23 Sep
Time: Allocated time slots through out the day
Place: The Nest Climate Campus, Workshop room 402, Floor 4
Session: The Future & The Economy
An immersive experience about collapse and the future of our economic system. A conversation starter around new directions and much needed solutions for our new economy system.
The experience is created by EY Dobermans Future Lab Sally
Registration is required.
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Time: 11:15 AM-12:00 PM
Place: The Nest Climate Campus, Main Stage, Floor 3
Open session:
Action Speaks: Climate Smart is Business Smart
With Jesper Brodin, CEO, Ingka Group | IKEA
Taking climate action is no longer just the right thing to do for people and planet – it’s the only way we ensure a thriving business and economy for generations to come.
The good news is the case for action has never been clearer. We know from experience that by taking climate action we can reduce costs, create jobs, improve health and ensure we stay competitive. We also know the cost of inaction is simply too high, with a recent report from WEF estimating up to 7% of annual earnings are at risk by 2035.
Many of the solutions are already in our hands. Now, we must enable implementation at speed and scale. Join this session to discover how business leaders envision smart climate action —and how they are translating it into real-world strategies, actions, and results.
Open session for everyone, first come first served. Mark your calendar!
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Time: 1:00-3:00 PM
Place: The Nest Climate Campus, Workshop room 401, Floor 4
Session: One Home One Planet US
Thinking Outside the Box: How Well-Designed EPR Powers a Circular Future
States like Minnesota, Colorado, and Maryland are leading the charge on packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) to create a more harmonized reuse and recycling system across the U.S. As more states pass EPR laws, we must work together to deliver positive environmental outcomes while also addressing challenges like fragmented state legislation and limited recycling infrastructure.
Join IKEA U.S. at Climate Week NYC for a ONE HOME, ONE PLANET Dialogue exploring how public, non-profit, and private sector leaders can work together to turn packaging EPR policy into real-world impact.
If you are interested in this session, please email ohop.24.us@ingka.ikea.com.
Wednesday 24 Sep
Time: Allocated time slots through out the day
Place: The Nest Climate Campus, Workshop room 402, Floor 4
Session: The Future & The Economy
An immersive experience about collapse and the future of our economic system. A conversation starter around new directions and much needed solutions for our new economy system.
The experience is created by EY Dobermans Future Lab Sally
Registration is required.
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Time: 7:00-8:30 AM
Place: Central Park
Session: The Genius of Place: Central Park Nature Walk
Led by the Biomimicry Institute
Step away from the conference halls and into the living classroom of Central Park. On the autumn equinox, join the Biomimicry Institute and Action Speaks for a guided walk led by expert naturalists. Discover how nature’s designs inspire sustainable solutions, reflect on what we’re working to protect, and reconnect with the wonder that fuels climate action.
Registration is required.
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Time: 12:30-1:00 PM
Place: The Nest Climate Campus, Main Stage, Floor 3
Open session: Actions Speaks: Nature Speaks! When Nature Leads, Business Follows
In collaboration with the Biomimicry Institute
Nature has always been a master innovator—from fungi that decompose waste to the dazzling, pigment-free color of butterfly wings. Today, businesses are translating these natural breakthroughs into powerful climate and sustainability solutions. But scaling them takes more than brilliance—it takes partnership.
How large corporations are teaming up with nature-inspired innovators to drive meaningful, market-ready impact? How corporations embed nature’s principles into their operations? And if we truly let nature lead, what business decisions would look different tomorrow?
Open session for everyone, first come first served. Mark your calendar!
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Time: 2:00-3:30 PM
Place: The Nest Climate Campus, Workshop room 401, Floor 4
Session: Actions Speaks: Building the Case for Nature-Based Solutions
In collaboration with the Biomimicry Institute
At first glance, ant colonies may seem worlds apart from climate conferences—but they offer a powerful metaphor. Ants don’t rely on hierarchy or long speeches to act; they coordinate through signals, adapt rapidly, and contribute to a shared goal. Imagine if climate conferences worked the same way: less about posturing, more about purposeful collaboration.
Nature doesn’t just offer solutions—it offers strategies. From the regenerative logic of forests to the efficiency of coral reefs, nature shows us how to thrive in interdependence. In this workshop, we’ll explore how nature’s principles can help companies strengthen the business case for nature-based solutions. Through hands-on exploration of real-world examples—from regenerative supply chains to nature-positive site design—we'll uncover how nature-inspired thinking can reduce risk, unlock new value, and deliver measurable returns. Come ready to observe, connect, and co-create like nature would.
Registration is required.
Thursday 25 Sep
Time: Allocated time slots through out the day
Place: The Nest Climate Campus, Workshop room 402, Floor 4
Session: The Future & The Economy
An immersive experience about collapse and the future of our economic system. A conversation starter around new directions and much needed solutions for our new economy system.
The experience is created by EY Dobermans Future Lab Sally
Registration is required.
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Time: 11:10-11:40 AM
Place: The Nest Climate Campus, Main Stage, Floor 3
Open session: Action Speaks: Climate Smart is Community Smart
Climate solutions often begin with people and communities driven by purpose—and grow when backed by a strong business case.
When political or corporate support slows, community-led initiatives can keep momentum alive. Join us to explore how these grounded efforts can inspire companies and policymakers to aim higher, offering scalable, people-centered models that drive lasting climate impact.
Open session for everyone, first come first served. Mark your calendar!
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Time: 2:00-3:30 PM
Place: The Nest Climate Campus, Workshop room 401, Floor 4
Session: Action Speaks: Social Smart, Climate Smart: New Pathways to Scaling Climate Action
While policy support for climate action fluctuates, momentum to address climate change within communities, civil society, and corporate foundations remains intact. How can social action—rooted in purpose, trust, and local leadership—strengthen its role as the powerful engine for scaling climate solutions? Join us to hear real-world examples where community-driven initiatives have kept ambition alive, and to discuss how foundations and businesses can learn from, invest in, and amplify these efforts to accelerate climate progress.
Registration is required.