YCAA Events
Upcoming: Climate Week NYC
Monday: Sailing for the UN Ocean Decade @ 777 United Nations Plaza
Representatives from the YCAA will be speaking at four publicly available events throughout Climate Week NYC (September 20 - 27). We hope to use these events as an opportunity to spread our mission, model, and philosophy among like-minded organizations and individuals around the New York City.
Tuesday: What Sport Can Teach Us About Climate Action, a partnership with Adapt2Win @ the Nest Campus
Friday: Climate Impact Talks with the Blue Planet Alliance @ Lavan NYC
Saturday: Marketplace of the Future @450 W 31st Street, 7th Floor.
Bridging the Gap: An International Youth Day Panel with Peace Boat US
On August 12th, 2026, representatives from the YCAA had the privilege of speaking on a panel hosted by Peace Boat US to celebrate International Youth Day alongside other young climate researchers, activists, and entrepreneurs.
The United Nations High-Level Political Forum
The YCAA spoke at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum side event on Multi-Stakeholder Engagement for the SDGs on July 10th, sharing the insights behind its founding philosophy, current goals, and operational structure.
The 2026 Interscholastic Conference:
Students, educators, and climate professionals across New York came together at the 2026 YCAA Interscholastic Conference on May 9th at Avenues The World School in New York City (259 10th Ave).
We heard from…
Danny DeBare: Chief of Staff at Environmental Advocates NY
Debbie Jaslow Shatz: Founding Member of the New York City Chapter of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA)
Emilie McGlone: United Nations Liaison, director of Peace Boat US, and founder of Parties4Peace
Justin Flagg: Director of Environmental Policy for the office of State Senator Liz Krueger
Karla Sosa: Manager for the Environmental Defense Fund New York – New Jersey State Affairs team
Laurel Zaima-Sheehy: Assistant Director, K12 and Continuing Education at the Columbia Climate School
Emma Kyzivat: M.A. in Climate and Society at Columbia Climate School
Following the conference, we received official recognition from NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani for our work in sustainable action
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The YCAA Interscholastic Conference is a hub for mentorship and community where attendees connect with professionals and student activists alike to explore opportunities to advance climate ambitions.
Through guest speaker connections, educational workshops, and climate action showcases, the YCAA Interscholastic Conference will empower greater climate action citywide.
By sharing progress, exchanging strategies, and meeting like-minded peers, participants leave equipped to increase their impact.
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Students Ambassadors and members of our partner schools are welcome to attend. Faculty members and administrators from our partner schools are also invited to join us. View our partner schools here. Become a partner school.
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This conference is your chance to turn passion into action. By attending, you’ll gain insight into how student leaders are tackling climate challenges, discover new strategies for your own initiatives, and learn directly from experts shaping the future of sustainability.
Most importantly, you will be equipped with the tools, resources, and network to serve as a global leader of climate action.
