Event Details
- Date: 09/22/2026 Times differ by session
- Host: Southern Environmental Law Center
- Event Website
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Step into the South at Climate Week NYC.
Join us in person or virtually as leading experts and Southern voices shine a spotlight on some of the most pressing climate issues impacting our region and beyond. We invite you to attend this three-part series that centers the U.S. South in the climate conversation.
This live event is FREE and open to the public featuring thought-provoking conversations, Southern food, and a showcase of the region we call home. In person seating is limited and advanced registration is recommended. Virtual attendees must register separately for each Zoom session; registration for one session does not provide access to the others.
Morning Session | 9:00am-10:30am
Data Centers: Community-Led Advocacy to Real Solutions
You can’t talk about data centers without talking about the South. Our region has become the largest hub for these facilities in the U.S., and communities — from urban neighborhoods to rural towns — are feeling the impact. Hear how grassroots organizers are pushing for change not only at the local level but calling for more transparency and national policy action.
Midday Session | 12:30pm-2:00pm
Over, Under, and Through: Wildlife Connectivity and Resilience in Appalachia
In the heart of the South lies an ancient mountain range — a biodiversity hotspot with species found nowhere else on Earth. Once thought of as a climate haven, it now faces intensifying storms and hotter summers. Learn how communities are responding and building connectivity to help wildlife and people thrive in a changing climate.
Afternoon Session | 4:00pm-5:30pm
Storytelling in the U.S. South: Igniting Climate Action through Art
Join us as we explore the powerful Southern storytelling redefining the region and reimagining what is possible. Hear from musicians, artists, poets and storytellers as they share authentic, powerful ways they are using narrative and experience to approach building more inclusivity into climate action.
Additional Information
NYC Venue Info
Step into the South. Join us at Climate Week NYC for a free public event that brings together thought-provoking conversations, regional cuisine, and stories of climate action.
In person seating is limited. Advanced registration is recommended.
Iron23
29 West 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010
646.398.9100
