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Earth4All at Climate Week NYC and the Summit of the Future

As the UN Summit of the Future and Climate Week NYC converge in New York City this September, the Earth4All team will be present to discuss how we can make progress towards wellbeing for all within planetary boundaries with decision-makers, business leaders and civil society representatives.

Look back on our Climate Week events and Summit of the Future activities with our photo gallery

Launch of SDGs for All: Africa

SDGs for All: Africa Launch

In person and livestreamed

  • 23 September, 13:00 – 14:45 ET
  • Bahá’í International Community’s United Nations Office, United Nations Plaza
  • Registration

Members of the Earth4All modelling team and an expert panel composed of African government representatives together with economists, sustainability experts and thought leaders from the region will explore the key findings of SDGs for All: Africa and their policy implications. Livestreaming will be available – register here.

Visit the Once Upon A Future tower viewer

  • 13 – 17 September
  • Gantry State Park

Peer into the future and visit New York in 2075 with this immersive virtual reality experience – a traditional tower viewer with a 21st century upgrade. Learn more.

Building bridges through science diplomacy: Accelerating progress toward sustainable development

This event will engage participants in action-oriented exchange on science diplomacy, sharing case studies where science has strengthened multilateralism and identifying concrete opportunities for science to advance sustainable development. Earth4All Executive Chair Sandrine Dixson-Declève will participate in a panel discussion on implementing science diplomacy for sustainable development, enhanced international relations, and future generations.

Building collective action on economic systems change

  • 23 September, 16:30 -18:00 ET
  • New York City Bahá’í Center, 53 East 11th Street
  • Registration

Join organisations and allies from across civil society to strategise about what’s next for building collective action for economic systems change.

We Don’t Have Time broadcast: Who’s to blame?

How do we make climate progress when companies and governments are putting the blame for inaction on each other, each waiting for the other side to take the next step? Tune into We Don’t Have Time’s Climate Hub broadcast featuring Per Espen Stoknes, Earth4All’s Science Chair.

Debatable: Climate Action Needs American Political Leadership

  • 23 September, 17:00 – 20:00 ET
  • Kyu House, 395 Hudson Street, 8th Floor
  • Registration

A timely debate on whether American political leadership is crucial for advancing global climate action and shaping climate policies, featuring Earth4All Executive Chair Sandrine Dixson-Declève.

A Global Citizens’ Assembly for People and Planet

In person and livestreamed

  • 23 September, 17:30 – 19:30pm ET
  • New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W 64th St
  • Registration

This event bring together members and friends of the Coalition for a Global Citizens’ Assembly for the launch of the Global Citizens’ Assembly for People and Planet, followed by a networking reception.

Making credible economy-wide transitions: A systems lens to optimise resilience and performance

  • 26 September, 13:00 ET
  • Convene by Quorum, 1221 6th Avenue
  • Registration

This session, hosted by Deloitte, will explore and define how the planetary boundaries and the whole-of-economy transitions modelled by Earth4All can be used to drive both robust corporate strategy and policy optimisation by governments.

We Don’t Have Time broadcast with Owen Gaffney and Sandrine Dixson-Declève

How can we make progress towards wellbeing for all within planetary boundaries? Tune into the Climate Hub from We Don’t Have Time to watch an exclusive interview with Earth4All co-chairs Owen Gaffney and Sandrine Dixson-Declève.

Global climate leaders want COP29 to succeed but call for urgent overhaul of the process

A group of prominent scientists, advocates and policy leaders have issued an open letter to the Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC Secretariat Simon Stiell as world leaders gather in Baku for COP29.  

Earth4All at LCOY: What do young people believe are the priority policies for their country? 

This October, Earth4All participated in Local Conferences of the Youth (LCOY) to understand the perceived priorities of young people for their countries.

Stories of the Future Challenge winners announced

We asked young people to tell us about their visions of the future. Now we are delighted to announce the winners.