Conference

Climate Week NYC 2026: Planet Aqua, Planet Peace: The Paideia Vision for Integral Ecology, Food Systems, Public Health, and Global Justice

Held during Climate Week NYC, this public summit examines water stewardship, blue foods, public health, climate action, and global peace.

Time
- America/New York
Address
44 Charlton Street, New York, NY 10014
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Hosted by Food Tank in partnership with Future Food Institute, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Venice Climate Week, this public and media summit takes place at WNYC–NPR Studios’ The Greene Space during Climate Week NYC. 

UNU-INWEH Director, Professor Kaveh Madani will participate in a discussion on connecting the reality of Global Water Bankruptcy with human security, food systems, global equity, cooperation, and peace.

The event brings together leaders across oceans, fisheries, blue foods, water, climate, public health, and global justice to explore how healthier aquatic ecosystems and communities can help build a more peaceful, equitable, and resilient future.

The summit connects water stewardship and resilient food systems with human security, public health, climate action, global equity, and peace. Featuring an invitation-only in-person audience and a global livestream, the program aims to translate complex environmental issues into a clear public call to action.

Speakers

Danielle Nierenberg (Moderator)

President
Food Tank

Kate Warren (Moderator)

Executive Vice President and Executive Editor
Devex

Blu Allen

Broadway actor, singer, and dancer
MJ the Musical

Elijah Caldwell

OBIE Award-winning actor, singer, pianist, and music director
A Strange Loop

Sara Roversi

Founder
Future Food Institute

Chef Barton Seaver

Chef and Author

Wendy Norden

Director of Science and Global Strategies
Monterey Bay Aquarium

Carlotta Santolini

Blueats La Pescheria Sostenibile

Jenn Kemmerly

Vice President of Global Ocean Conservation
Monterey Bay Aquarium

Laura McDearis

US Program Director
Marine Stewardship Council

Kathleen McDavitt

Senior Programs Manager for North America
Aquaculture Stewardship Council

David Laborde

Director
Agrifood Economics Division, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Brendan Shane

Director of Philanthropy Special Projects and Climate Advisor
Trust for Public Land

Michael Sheldrick

Co-Founder and Chief Policy, Impact & Government Relations Officer
Global Citizen

Sarisher Mann

Director of Sustainable Finance Engagement
BNP Paribas

Simone Venturini

Mayor
Venice