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Conference: Climate, Energy, and the Political Divide

  • Vanderbilt Hall 40 Washington Square South New York, NY, 10012 United States (map)

The Institute for Policy Integrity’s annual conference, during NYC Climate Week, will focus on progress and possibilities for the energy transition in the current political landscape, and strategies for generating support from diverse constituencies. Speakers will share insights from their work in federal government, the private sector, major media outlets, and community and policy organizations. Guests can register to attend in person or virtually.

This event has been approved to offer 3.5 New York State CLE credits in the category of Areas of Professional Practice. The credit is both transitional and non-transitional; it is appropriate for both experienced and newly appointed attorneys.

​Speakers will include:

  • Former Congressman Carlos Curbelo, Principal, Vocero; former U.S. Representative (R-FL)

  • Devin Hartman, Senior Fellow, R Street Institute

  • Maxine Joselow, Climate Policy Reporter, New York Times

  • Pier LaFarge, Co-founder and CEO, Sparkfund

  • Jennifer Laird-White, Senior Vice President of External Affairs, Transmission Developers, Inc.

  • David Roberts, Writer and Host, Volts

  • Patricia Zavala, Executive Director, Texas Energy & Climate Caucus and PowerHouse Texas

​The event is free and takes place during Climate Week NYC.

​The Institute for Policy Integrity provides reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Requests for accommodations for events and services should be submitted at least two weeks before the date of the accommodation needed. Please email alyssa.schiff@nyu.edu for assistance.