See Us At Climate Week NYC

September 1, 2026

The South Is on Fire: The Future of Southern Climate Leadership

Headed to Climate Week NYC later this month? Join us for an afternoon of learning, connecting, and celebrating sustainability progress across the Southeast.

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Monday, Sept. 21 | 2:30–6 p.m. 

NYU School of Professional Studies, 7 E. 12th St., New York City

What can we learn from the South about leading through complexity, and what does the next chapter of climate leadership demand? We're bringing together Southern climate leaders, funders, practitioners, and partners to find out.

2:30–3:45 p.m. | Green Grants Exchange Live Demo + Networking

4:00–5:15 p.m. | Panel: The South Is on Fire

Featuring:

Michael Shank, Ph.D., Moderator, NYU Center for Global Affairs

Indya Kincannon, Mayor of Knoxville, TN

Scott Tew, Global Head of Sustainability Strategy, Trane Technologies

Rob Phocas, Executive Director, Southeast Sustainability Directors Network

Michelle Moore, Executive Director, Groundswell

Melanie Allen, CEO, The Hive Fund for Climate and Gender Justice Program

RSVP to the Green Grants Demonstrations + Networking: https://luma.com/9poida2v

RSVP to the Panel + Tech Demonstrations + Reception: https://luma.com/vfzpnnae

 

We hope to see you there!