NYC CLIMATE WEEK
NYC CLIMATE WEEK
Roadmap For The Future
09/24
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
The Regenerative Textiles Forum
Join Forum for the Future for an interactive session that brings together food companies, producers, financiers, and policymakers to explore how we can collectively accelerate the transition to truly regenerative food systems.
09/24 | 11:00AM - 1:00PM
The Regenerative Textiles Forum will focus on cotton and textiles as powerful leverage points for climate action, exploring how regenerative organic practices can transform supply chains from soil to finished product. Set against the backdrop of NYC Climate Week and the city’s fashion ecosystem, the session will showcase how brands are advancing solutions that are both climate-smart and culturally resonant. Topics will include scaling regenerative cotton, building transparency, linking soil health to labor equity, designing for circularity, and storytelling that drives consumer engagement.
The State of Regenerative Agriculture
09/24 | 2:00PM - 6:30PM
Sessions will include investment, research, policy, supply chain, nutrient density, and brand leadership in regen systems. Case study panels include Regenerative Organic Alliance, Green America, and Rodale Institute. Confirmed speakers include: Paul Lightfoot (Patagonia Provisions), Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin (Tree-Range Farms), Sarela Herrada (SIMPLi), Phil Taylor (Mad Ag), and Jeff Tkach (Rodale Institute).
ROA Happy Hour
09/24 | 6:30PM - 8:00PM
A nice light cocktail hour with industry leaders. Sponsored by the Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA) and catered by the Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund (ASLF) with an assortment of food and beverage brands. Featuring Patagonia Provisions Kernza Beer, Anytime Spirits cocktails, Grgich Hills wine, and regenerative fare.
This session is available to those attending SORA.
Evening Partner Event
09/24
7:30 PM - 9:30PM
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