Equity-centered climate investment in the U.S.

Join Carbon Direct and the McKnight Foundation for a dynamic roundtable conversation at New York Climate Week 2025 exploring how climate finance and climate mitigation approaches like carbon dioxide removal (CDR) can advance environmental justice and strengthen community climate resilience in the United States.

When: Thursday, September 25 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Lunch to be provided
Where: Doris Duke Center
444 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022
(between 49th St. and 50th St.)

Speakers:

• Nili Gilbert, Vice Chairwoman, Carbon Direct 

• John Goldstein, Global Head of Sustainability and Impact Solutions, Asset & Wealth Management, Goldman Sachs

• Elizabeth McGeveran, Chief Investment Officer, McKnight Foundation

• Brady Walkinshaw, Founder, Noisy Creek (moderator)

We will also be joined by Sam Gill, President, Doris Duke Foundation and Leslie Aguayo, Environmental Justice Associate, Carbon Direct.

We are facing a moment when the climate crisis demands bold, immediate action. At the same time, the political landscape in the US is eroding public trust in emerging technologies, which means ensuring equity in carbon removal is not a choice, but a necessity.

This event is designed for climate leaders, policymakers, investors, philanthropists, and community advocates who want to ensure the future of carbon removal is built on justice, inclusion, and shared resilience.

Event schedule:
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Arrivals & refreshments served
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Remarks, panel, and group discussion
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Lunch, networking, and departures