# Event Details - **Event Name**: Climate Week NYC: Solving Food Waste - a Key Solution to the Climate Crisis - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Food Tank, UNEP, Food Planet Prize, NRDC, Restaurant Technologies, CookUnity, and Mill present "Solving Food Waste" at Climate Week NYCAbout this EventThe morning of Monday, September 21st, join Food Tank, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Food Planet Prize, NRDC, Restaurant Technologies, CookUnity, and Mill at WNYC-NPR Studios’ The Greene Space in New York City.Food waste is one of the world's most overlooked climate challenges, and one of its greatest opportunities. The morning will explore how reducing food loss and waste can cut greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen food security, and build more resilient food systems at the city, state, and global levels. Featuring leaders from across policy, business, hospitality, and civil society, this event will highlight practical solutions and bold ideas to accelerate action.Date: Monday, September 21st, 2026Location: WNYC Studios' The Greene Space, 44 Charlton Street, New York, NY 10014Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM. Including live musical performance and a delicious breakfast to kick off the event and a networking lunch following the program.Confirmed speakers and performers include:María Bengochea, Director of Sustainability, Nutrition & Standards, CookUnityCullen Curth, New York City-based pianist, music director, and conductorDiana Geseking, Chief Legal Officer, Restaurant TechnologiesMatthew Jozwiak, CEO and Founder, RethinkRobert Jones, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Industry Leadership, and Impact, Culinary Institute of AmericaMartin Krause, Climate Change Division Director, UN Environment ProgrammeNathan Lucrezio, Broadway Actor, Singer, Dancer, and Recording ArtistAdalberto Maluf, National Secretary for Urban Environment, Water Resources and Environmental Quality, Brazil’s Ministry of Environment and Climate ChangeDanielle Nierenberg, President, Food TankEmily Norford, Nominations Manager, Food Planet PrizeGwyneth Rampton, Vice President of Sustainability, Compass Group USALou Pieh, Head of Federal Affairs, MillU.S. Member of Congress Andrea Salinas, Oregon's 6th Congressional DistrictTia Schwab, Senior Manager, U.S. Food Systems, C40and many more to be announced soon!Limited capacity. Join the waitlist to be considered for an in-person invitation!Want to bypass the waitlist?Become a Food Tank member today and receive tickets to the 2026 Climate Week NYC Summit of your choice: FoodTank.com/Join.The Food Planet Prize is the world's largest environmental award dedicated to transforming the global food system. Established by the Curt Bergfors Foundation in 2019, the Prize recognizes bold, scalable innovations that have the potential to help feed a growing population while protecting the planet. Nominations are accepted all year round.Thank you to our 2026 event co-hosts: American Farmland Trust; Amy’s Kitchen; Arrell Food Institute; Bel US; Bonterra; CARE; CookUnity; Diestel Family Ranch; Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; Food Planet Prize; Future Food Institute; Global Traceability Framework for Beef and Leather; Groundswell; Halter; Handsome Brook Farms; James Beard Foundation; Mill; New York City Mayor’s Office of Food Policy; New York University; Northstar Recycling; NRDC; Once Upon a Farm; Organic Center; Organic Valley; Organic Voices; Pilot Light; RAAPID; Restaurant Technologies; Rockefeller Foundation; Rodale Institute; Stonyfield; Strong Roots; Support + Feed; United Nations Environment Programme; Whole Foods Market.See Food Tank’s complete Climate Week NYC 2026 schedule HERE. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/climate-week-nyc-solving-food-waste-a-key-solution-to-the-climate-crisis/100001993615365224 - **Event Categories**: art, business, performances, music, theatre, entertainment, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: The Greene Space - WNYC NPR Studios - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: The Greene Space - WNYC NPR Studios - **lat**: 40.7269938 - **long**: -74.0051305 - **full address**: The Greene Space - WNYC NPR Studios, 44 Charlton Street New, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Climate Week NYC: Solving Food Waste - a Key Solution to the Climate Crisis - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/3b3450eb0819f46ef1fa0c57b7bd6028e86dc2f944504cae97bc904413e9d152-rimg-w1200-h600-dc146660-gmir.jpg?v=1783777799 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Climate Week NYC: Solving Food Waste - a Key Solution to the Climate Crisis being held? - **A:** Climate Week NYC: Solving Food Waste - a Key Solution to the Climate Crisis takes place on Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Greene Space - WNYC NPR Studios, 44 Charlton Street New, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Climate Week NYC: Solving Food Waste - a Key Solution to the Climate Crisis? - **A:** Climate Week NYC: Solving Food Waste - a Key Solution to the Climate Crisis is organized by Food Tank. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Climate Week NYC: Solving Food Waste - a Key Solution to the Climate Crisis is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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