Earth Observation for Climate
Earth Observation is rapidly becoming essential for climate action - from monitoring emissions and extreme weather to supporting nature conservation and forest management.
This Climate Week NYC side event, hosted by TerraWatch Space, will bring together corporates, nonprofits, geospatial professionals, and climate stakeholders to explore how satellite data is enabling climate solutions.
Key Themes
Emissions – Monitoring GHGs for accountability and compliance
Weather – Next-generation forecasting to support climate resilience
Nature – Tracking biodiversity, forest carbon, and ecosystem change
Forests – Assessing wildfire risk and forest health for conservation
Who Should Attend
Corporate sustainability professionals, climate and ESG leaders, impact investors, nonprofits, and data-driven decision-makers across sectors.
Agenda
Speakers to be announced in early September.
3.30 - 4.00 pm | Arrival and Refreshments
4.00 - 4.05 pm | Welcome Note
Aravind Ravichandran, TerraWatch Space
4.05 - 4.50 pm | Emissions: GHGSat Presentation (5') + Panel (40')
Jeffrey Kadanoff, GHGSat
Julien Perez, Oil and Gas Climate Initiative
Dr. Tomohiro Oda, Universities Space Research Association
Dr. Sarah Lerman-Sinkoff, Global Energy Monitor [they/them] (Chair)
4.50 - 5.20 pm | Weather: Tomorrow.io Presentation (15') + Discussion (15')
Aravind Ravichandran, TerraWatch Space
Cole Swain, Tomorrow.io
5.20 - 5.35 pm | Break
5.35 - 6.15 pm | Nature: Planet Presentation (5') + Panel (40')
David Marvin, Planet
Craig Mills, World Resources Institute
Elsa Ordway, UCLA / Congo Basin Institute [she/her]
Amy Rosenthal, Planet (Chair)
6.15 - 7.00 pm | Forests: EarthDaily Presentation (5') + Panel (40')
Chris Johnson, EarthDaily
Allison Wolff, Vibrant Planet
Alex Logan, Cecil
Sean Crowell, LumenUs Scientific (Chair)
7.00 - 7.30 pm | Networking
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📍 Midtown Manhattan (exact venue details will be shared with approved attendees)
| 🗓️ Sept. 25, 2025 | ⏰ 3:30 – 7:30 PM
Doors open at 3:30 PM and Program begins promptly at 4:00 PM.
Limited spaces. Register now!