NCSA@New York Climate Week
23 - 25 September
From Tuesday 23 September to Thursday 25 September, the NCS Alliance is convening several events across New York focusing on Natural Climate Solutions carbon credits.
We are thrilled to announce a series of high-impact events focused on nature-based solutions during New York Climate Week. The Natural Climate Solutions Alliance (NCSA) and our member organizations are convening experts, practitioners, and decision-makers to explore the latest innovations and best practices in the voluntary carbon market.
These sessions are designed for businesses, investors, and stakeholders committed to high integrity carbon projects that deliver real climate impact while supporting biodiversity and local communities. Join us to explore how carbon credits can reach their transformative potential through science-backed approaches, community engagement, and risk management strategies.
Why should you attend?
If you’re a corporation: Discover how to build a credible carbon strategy incorporating high-quality nature-based solutions that align with your sustainability goals.
If you’re a carbon credit buyer: Learn to evaluate projects beyond simple metrics and build a balanced portfolio that delivers measurable environmental and social impact.
If you’re an investor: Explore opportunities in nature-based solutions that offer strong returns while financing scalable climate action with meaningful co-benefits.
If you’re a project developer: Network with peers and buyers while gaining insights on the latest science, monitoring techniques, and market demands.
If you’re a policymaker: Connect with market leaders driving innovation in nature-based solutions and understand how policy can support high-integrity carbon credits.
Sessions Overview
Tuesday, 23 September
Host: Natural Climate Solutions Alliance
How to Procure a Diversified Carbon Removal Portfolio
Host: World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Date & Time: Tuesday, 23 September, 12:15 pm – 1:45 pm
Venue: EY offices, 395 9th Ave, New York, NY 10001, United States
Description: Join this workshop to transform the fundamentals of carbon removal into action. Learn how to design and procure a diversified carbon removal portfolio, including both nature- and technology-based solutions, for an effective carbon removal strategy tailored to business and sustainability goals. In this interactive session, participants will engage in hands-on activities to design a customized carbon removal portfolio for their businesses. Participants will learn about key elements of a carbon removal request for proposal and procurement best practices to fast track the adoption of this emerging climate tech solution.
Carbon Removals for Business: Nature and Technology-Based CDR to Meet Climate Goals
Host: Mitsubishi
Date & Time: Tuesday, 23 September, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Venue: 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
Description: This session explores how nature- and tech-based CDR can work together to build high-integrity carbon portfolios. Join NCSA and Mitsubishi Corporation for a practical, forward-looking dialogue on credible climate action.
Wednesday, 24 September
Solving for Permanence: A Pathway to More Durable Climate Impact
Host: American Forest Foundation
Date & Time: Wednesday, 24 September, 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Venue: 114 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036
Description: Permanence is one of the toughest challenges in the voluntary carbon market. Climate impacts like wildfires and drought can erase carbon gains long before the credits expire. This session explores how we can rethink permanence by shifting from static buffers to active risk management and aiming for 1,000 years of climate impact. Join us to discuss current challenges, the best of existing models, and a bold new path forward.
What incentives and policies would strengthen the business case for carbon credits?
Host: ERM
Date & Time: Wednesday, 24 September, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Description: What incentives are needed to scale business demand for carbon credits? This session will explore what signals and safeguards companies need to confidently purchase high-integrity carbon credits at scale.
Invitation Only
Making Biodiversity Markets Work for Indigenous Peoples
Host: Wildlife Works
Date & Time: Wednesday, 24 September, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Venue: New York Academy of Sciences
Description: As biodiversity credits take shape in natural capital markets, how can they be built to truly benefit Indigenous stewards while drawing on the lessons of carbon markets? This panel of Indigenous leaders, project developers, and investors will discuss how to create biodiversity markets that are equitable and effective for communities, while safeguarding the ecosystems that sustain us all.
Thursday, 25 September
Managing multi-stakeholder risks in nature-based carbon programs
Host: Bain & Co., Catholic Relief Services, Kita
Date & Time: Thursday, 25 September, 8:30 am – 11:00 am
Venue: 1114 Avenue of the Americas, 43rd Floor, New York, New York 10036
Description: Join carbon finance leaders for a collaborative workshop on managing multi-stakeholder risks in nature-based carbon programs. Explore how differing risk perceptions impact projects, share strategies for equitable risk-sharing with smallholder farmers, and learn proven approaches to building resilient, high-quality projects.
Equitable Finance Opportunities for Forest Stewardship
Host: Wildlife Conservation Society
Date & Time: Thursday, 25 September, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Venue: Central Park Zoo’s Education Room
Description: With intact forests under increasing threat, this session explores how High Forest, Low Deforestation (HFLD) regions can access climate finance and high-integrity investment. Speakers will highlight emerging frameworks and tools—such as HIFOR, TFFF, Biodiversity Stewardship Units, and HFLD carbon crediting—while examining impacts on local communities and evolving approaches to recognize the climate value of long-standing conservation.