Driving the Conversation at Climate Week NYC
The Sorenson Impact Institute is excited to participate in Climate Week NYC September 21-28, 2025! As we broaden our efforts in nature investing, our team will bring expertise in innovative finance, impact investment, and environmental science to special events across New York City throughout the week. We look forward to joining leaders from all sectors to exchange ideas, foster collaboration, and drive bold climate action.
Explore our Climate Week events and participation below!
Scaling Nature-based Solutions Through Innovative Finance
We’re kicking off our time at Climate Week NYC by hosting two dynamic forums on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) at the Yale Club of New York City on the morning of September 23. Together, these forums will equip attendees with actionable strategies and investment insights essential for expanding the market for NbS and building a more resilient and financially viable future for people and the planet. Led by the Institute’s Janis Dubno and Dr. Nalini Nadkarni, the panels include:
- Valuing the Priceless: Investing in Nature’s Intangible Benefits
Explore how translating nature’s intangible values — its spiritual, cultural, and emotional significance — into investable metrics can unlock new revenue streams and enhance the financial viability of NbS. - Using Outcomes-Based Financing to Scale Nature-based Solutions
Learn about innovative economic models such as outcomes-based financing that can help address hurdles in the NbS space and attract investors to this sector.
Space is very limited — RSVP today to secure your spot.
Where You’ll Find Our Team at Climate Week
Financing Place-Based Economies For People and Planet
Hosted by Sorenson Impact Institute, SecondMuse, Mutual Value Labs
Traditional metrics, such as GDP and shareholder returns, capture only part of what drives shared prosperity and often fail to fully account for the measurable impacts on ecosystems, inequality, and the health and well-being of communities. Reflecting the need for new models, this invite-only roundtable will explore innovative approaches that promise to connect ecological health with community and economic well-being.
Sustainable Investing Research Initiative (SIRI) Blended Finance Conference
Hosted by Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs
Dr. Nzinga Broussard, Senior Director of Impact Measurement, will participate in the session, “Adaptation and Resilience in the Most Vulnerable Countries: How can we move from disaster relief to investing into resilient and inclusive communities?” at SIRI’s invitation-only conference. The second annual event brings together key leaders to better understand the challenges and opportunities in mobilizing more private capital to finance innovative solutions in climate tech, renewable energy, nature-based solutions, social inclusion, and more, with a focus on the Global South.
Dr. Nzinga Broussard
State of Capital & Power Shifts: AI’s Global Transformation and Energy Nexus
Hosted by Bernstein, Gordon & Frost, Claritas
CEO Katie Macc will participate in an invite-only roundtable with investors, CEOs, and global leaders to discuss the megatrends reshaping modern society.
Katie Macc
Will we see you at Climate Week? Reach out to our team on LinkedIn — we’d love to connect in person.
Katie Macc
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Nzinga Broussard
Sr. Director, Impact Measurement
Hunter Conrad
Manager, Impact Investing
Janis Dubno
Managing Director, Impact Finance
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Explore Our Work in Climate Action
Explore recent Sorenson Impact Institute projects with partners dedicated to positive environmental impact:
Regenerative Social Finance (RSF)
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TAS
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Raven Indigenous Capital Partners
The Institute provided thought partnership and technical assistance in the financial modeling of environmental and workforce initiatives for Indigenous communities. LEARN MORE.