Marine biologist and policy expert Ayana Elizabeth Johnson hosts deep-sea biologist Dr. Diva Amon and climate investor Ben Wolkon for a conversation that spans science, policy, and the stakes of getting this wrong. Based in Trinidad, Amon is a National Geographic Explorer who has led submarine expeditions to some of the least-explored places on Earth, authored over 80 scientific publications, and worked with the UN on developing nations’ rights to their water resources. Wolkon has spent a decade leading climate investments at MUUS, where he cofounded the venture capital firm MUUS Climate Partners, backing more than 30 climate-focused companies. Now, as CEO of his own firm, Avarna, he's continuing to make early bets on climate solutions, including offshore renewable energy infrastructure.

​As the interlocking ocean and climate crises intensify and accelerate, governments, communities, researchers, investors, and innovators are grappling with how to adapt their responses to the pace and scale required. This event will explore the some of the thorniest challenges at the ocean-climate nexus while spotlighting emerging and potential ocean-based approaches to accelerate the transition to net zero and real zero, clean-up massive amounts of legacy CO₂, repair and restore critical ocean systems, and build global momentum for ocean-climate action. It will also mark the launch of Launchpad 2.0, Ocean Visions’ next phase of support for ocean-climate innovators working to move promising ideas toward responsible development.

The ocean is central to both the climate crisis and the solutions needed to address it. Ocean acidification, biodiversity loss, sea-level rise, changing marine ecosystems and the transition away from fossil fuels are already reshaping coastal communities, livelihoods and ocean governance. The Ocean-Climate Transition: From Frontline Realities to Action will bring together government, civil society and community voices to explore what a just and resilient ocean-climate transition looks like in practice. Through short presentations, storytelling and film, the session will connect frontline realities with practical action across ocean protection, climate resilience, community leadership and future-facing solutions.

​The Ocean Awakens brings together leaders from business, science, nonprofits, and the arts for a half-day of panels, conversations, and networking aboard the historic Tall Ship Wavertree at the South Street Seaport. ​This year's program explores plastics and their cascading impacts on health, biodiversity, and climate; the new wave of maritime technology; how ocean work gets funded; policy and advocacy; extreme field action; and art, media, and storytelling.

Climate Week NYC is an annual summit organized by Climate Group in partnership with the United Nations General Assembly that brings together business leaders, government officials, decision-makers, and industry professionals from around the world. Hosted across various venues in New York City, the event offers panels, workshops, and networking sessions focused on driving carbon reduction strategies, clean energy investments, and sustainable policy developments. The week-long platform covers key sectors including renewable energy, grid modernization, finance, built environment, and clean technology deployment. Participants engage in discussions regarding capital allocation, technological scalability, cross-sector partnerships, and actionable frameworks designed to support the transition toward a low-carbon economy.

In this five-part webinar series, experts from Ventolines will provide a deep dive into the offshore construction and installation processes that bring a project from permitted design to operational wind farm.