China Briefing 20 August 2026: Oil and gas plan | Xi on climate change | Coal five-year plan
In this issue, Carbon Brief examines China’s five-year plan for coal.
September 21, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm edt

Join industry leaders, innovators, employers, and emerging talent for an evening exploring the technologies, trends, and career opportunities shaping the future of climate tech. As part of New York Climate Week, the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA’s Women in Energy initiative and Pillsbury are bringing together leaders from across industry to discuss the innovations transforming how we power, build, and sustain our world.
The evening will feature two engaging panel discussions. The first will explore the technologies and policy developments driving the climate tech landscape from advanced nuclear and semiconductors to AI, digital infrastructure, and corporate sustainability. The second panel will focus on careers in climate tech, highlighting workforce trends, the skills organizations are seeking, and practical pathways for students and professionals looking to enter or advance in the field.
Attendees will hear from leaders representing law, technology, manufacturing, clean energy, entrepreneurship, and international policy while connecting with professionals from across the climate ecosystem. Whether you’re interested in learning about emerging technologies, expanding your professional network, or exploring new career opportunities, this event offers a unique opportunity to engage with the people and ideas shaping the future of climate innovation.
For more information about the event, please contact [email protected].
The Columbia Fashion, Energy, and Climate Summit will bring together leaders from fashion, energy, climate, technology, business, academia, policy, and design.
The Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA will host a series of energy and climate focused events this September during Climate Week NYC.
This roundtable is open only to currently enrolled Columbia University students. To register, you must sign in with your UNI. The Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) at...
The Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) at Columbia SIPA and the Fashion, Energy, and Climate Network invite you to join the first session of our new talk...
Why U.S. economic models must account for climate change and the clean energy transition to improve policymaking, forecasting, and public investment decisions.
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) was built, sold, and attacked as the largest climate investment in U.S. history. […]