Step into the South at Climate Week NYC.
Data centers. Appalachia. Southern storytelling.
September 22, 2026
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.
Data Centers: Community-Led Advocacy to Real Solutions
September 22, 2026
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.
Morning Session | Time: 9:00am-10:30am
Moderator:
Panelists coming soon.
Over, Under, and Through: Wildlife Connectivity and Resilience in Appalachia
September 22, 2026
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.
Midday Session | Time: 12:30pm-2:00pm
Moderator:
Panelists coming soon.
Storytelling in the U.S. South: Igniting Climate Action through Art
September 22, 2026
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.
Afternoon Session | Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm
Moderator:
Panelists coming soon.
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. Locator MAP link here.
Iron23
29 West 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010
646.398.9100
Come Grab a Bite with Us
Pull up a seat, make yourself at home, and stay awhile.
We’re serving up Southern hospitality and complimentary food all day long, starting with a hearty breakfast, a midday boxed lunch, and capping off the event with a happy hour and plenty of finger foods.
Why is SELC going to Climate Week?
There is no path to solving the climate crisis that doesn’t run through the South.
Yet we are often missing from the conversation, despite the reality that our region uniquely contributes to and suffers from the impacts of climate change.
While the South faces significant challenges, it also holds immense opportunity.
Across our region, we’re connecting thousands of climate and environmental advocates — from urban neighborhoods to rural communities — to develop solutions from the ground up.
So, this year we are bringing the South to Climate Week NYC to share the experiences and knowledge that only SELC and those shaping solutions on the ground can provide.
Contact Us
To learn more about our presence at Climate Week NYC or discuss opportunities, please reach out to Sarah Caldwell at [email protected].
For press inquiries, please contact Aisha Dukule at [email protected].
Any other questions can be sent to [email protected].