Climate Week 2025 began on September 21 in New York, coinciding with the UN General Assembly. The event gathers global leaders, NGOs, and experts to discuss solutions for the climate crisis. This year’s edition is the largest yet, despite US policy rollbacks under President Trump.

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• 16th edition of Climate Week, largest to date with over 1,000 events
• Held in New York City, aligned with UNGA for maximum political visibility
• Attendees include global leaders, climate ministers, and Hollywood celebrities
• Focus on collaboration, innovation, and climate crisis awareness
• Trump administration reversing 2009 endangerment finding, weakening regulations
• US withdrew from Paris Agreement, limiting global temperature goals
• Funding cuts to climate research, dismissal of National Climate Assessment authors
• Deregulation seen as major boost for fossil fuel industry
• Events include panels, workshops, and hybrid sessions for public engagement
• Organisers aim to track progress and inspire immediate climate action