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Sep 5
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Ep. 91: Navigating NYC Climate Week (ft....

Nethra Rajendran and Cecilia Rios
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In this episode of Sustainability Defined, we're taking you inside NYC Climate Week 2025, one of the biggest sustainability events of the year. We'll share tips on how to navigate the overwhelming mix of panels, networking sessions, and activations, and give you a sneak peek into the events we'll be attending ourselves!

But that's not all. This episode also features a special interview with the founders of the NYC Climate Film Festival, an innovative platform using the power of storytelling to bring climate issues to life. Together, we explore how mass media, film, social platforms, and even viral moments, can shape public opinion, drive corporate accountability, and inspire policymakers to take bold action.

Whether you're attending Climate Week in person or following along online, this conversation will leave you with a deeper understanding of how culture and creativity intersect with the climate movement.

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