WE ARE
ELEVATING
COLLABORATION
Through Climate Connect, we bring together youth, innovators, and global partners to exchange ideas and drive collective action. From local gatherings to global stages, we elevate collaboration that transforms shared vision into real-world climate impact.
Dhaka Climate Week 2027
From Frontline to Frontrunner — 17–21 January 2027, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Dhaka Climate Week, convened by Mycellium, is Bangladesh’s first city-wide climate platform: a 5-day collaborative platform connecting government, businesses, academia, communities, and youth to accelerate climate action and strengthen the climate ecosystem in Bangladesh and beyond. It brings together more than 120 events, more than 150 speakers, and more than 15,000 participants, and it is partner-led, with organisations hosting and co-creating sessions aligned with their areas of expertise.
Five days, five themes:
- Day 01 — Climate Leadership & Policy
- Day 02 — Youth, Innovation & Future Leaders
- Day 03 — Public–Private Partnerships
- Day 04 — Climate Finance & Green Investment
- Day 05 — Nature, Culture & Community
Media and strategic partnership with The Climate Watch
On 16 September 2026, Dhaka Climate Week and The Climate Watch signed a Memorandum of Understanding formalising a media and strategic partnership ahead of the 2027 edition. The Climate Watch will serve as the official media and strategic partner, with editorial coverage of the programme, white papers on key thematic areas, social media documentation, speaker and session profiles, and a post-event impact report. Both organisations are committed to ensuring that Bangladesh’s climate stories are told by Bangladeshis, for Bangladesh, and heard internationally.
Climate Connect Melbourne
Building Pathways to Green Careers
Climate Connect Melbourne brought together over 50 passionate attendees from sustainability professionals and students to social workers for an evening of ideas, inspiration, and meaningful connection. Hosted at the Library at the Docklands, the event explored sustainable job opportunities in Melbourne and across Australia, with discussions on the future of green careers and the skills needed to thrive in climate-focused industries.
The event explored sustainable job opportunities across Melbourne and Australia, featuring insightful discussions on the future of green careers and the essential skills to succeed in the climate and sustainability sector. Through dynamic conversations, interactive panels, and meaningful networking, Climate Connect Melbourne inspired participants to envision their roles in building a more sustainable and resilient future.
Two thought-provoking panel discussions, featuring experts from Deloitte, Good on You, Beanstalk AgTech, and ATECH Global, provided valuable perspectives on ESG, climate consulting, and Australia’s fast-evolving climate startup ecosystem. The sessions were energetic, informative, and filled with actionable insights.
The evening concluded with a lively networking session and dinner, where participants exchanged ideas, forged collaborations, and strengthened their commitment to climate action. Supported by UNDP Bangladesh Accelerator Lab and the NSU Alumni Association Australia, the event truly embodied the spirit of connection and collective action for a greener future.
Climate Connect Sydney
Climate Connect Sydney: Where Climate, Social Impact & Technology Converge. On February 22nd, at the Darling Square Library in Sydney, Climate Connect Sydney brought together passionate youth leaders and innovators from Sydney, Berlin, Dhaka, and Baluchistan for a powerful exchange of ideas and action. Building on the legacy of the Climate Innovation Challenge, supported by UNDP Bangladesh, the event became a global hub for collaboration and creativity in addressing climate and social challenges.
Through interactive discussions, collaborative workshops, and cross-border dialogues, participants explored how technology, innovation, and community leadership can drive real-world climate solutions. The energy in the room reflected a shared belief that collective youth action can transform the future.
Climate Connect Sydney wasn’t just an event; it was a bridge between continents, ideas, and generations igniting a movement for a sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient world.
Climate Week NYC 2025
Beyond Doom and Gloom
Building on our continued presence at Climate Week NYC since 2024, Mycellium, together with the Climate Innovation Challenge (CIC) and Climate Hive, proudly hosted “Beyond Doom and Gloom: A Roundtable on Community-Driven Climate Solutions.”
This year’s session brought together grassroots leaders, entrepreneurs, CIC alumni, and global change-makers to explore one essential question — how we can move from climate anxiety to climate action. Through open dialogue and collaborative problem-solving, participants co-created ideas and solutions addressing some of the most urgent climate and social challenges of our time.
We extend our gratitude to TheSidebar, Seth Cochran, Climate Week NYC, and the Climate Group for their continued partnership and support. Together, we’re demonstrating that collective effort and community-led innovation can transform climate challenges into opportunities for lasting impact.
Climate Week NYC 2024
On September 23rd, 2024, the Climate Innovation Challenge (CIC) proudly hosted its first-ever in-person event in North America as part of Climate Week NYC. The gathering brought together passionate changemakers from Kenya, South Africa, India, Poland, Germany, and beyond — all united by a shared mission to empower the next generation of climate innovators.
The event featured inspiring reflections from three CIC alumni — Sophie Brill, Juliann McCallum, and Laura Eugene — who shared their personal climate journeys, motivations, and the crucial role of youth leadership in advancing climate solutions.
We were also honored to welcome George Tsiatis from the Resolution Project, who highlighted the importance of investing in people and supporting youth-led initiatives to achieve lasting impact.
The session captured the spirit of CIC’s global community — collaborative, action-driven, and committed to turning climate ambition into tangible change.
Climate Week at Penn 2025
As part of Climate Week at the University of Pennsylvania, the Climate Innovation Challenge (CIC) and Mycellium co-hosted two insightful panel discussions exploring the intersection of climate finance and youth participation in the global climate industry.
Panel 1: Bridging the Gap — VC Pathways for Global South Climate Innovation
The Global South holds immense potential for climate innovation, yet limited access to capital often hinders progress. This panel brought together leading venture capitalists and investors to discuss how to unlock funding pathways and scale impactful climate solutions.
Speakers:
- Oliver B. Libby, Co-founding Managing Partner, H/L Ventures & CityRock Venture Partners (USA)
- James Irungu Mwangi, Founder & CEO, Africa Climate Ventures and Climate Action Platform – Africa (CAP-A)
- Moderator: Kausar Khan, Mycellium | Renewable Energy Technical Advisor, C40 Cities South Africa Clean Energy Program
Panel 2: Next Generation Innovation — Why Young Professionals Matter to Scale Climate Solutions
This dynamic discussion spotlighted the critical role of young professionals in driving innovation and scaling climate solutions across the Global North and South. The session emphasized collaboration, creativity, and inclusive action as catalysts for sustainable impact.
Moderator: Wahid Hossain, Head of Partnership & Growth, Mycellium
Speakers:
- Charlie Zong, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
- Grace Marr, Columbia University, USA
- Lucky Maduna, GLOBIS University, Japan
- Mehedi Hasan, Gazipur Agricultural University, Bangladesh
Both sessions highlighted the power of interdisciplinary collaboration and youth-led innovation in advancing global climate action — reinforcing CIC’s mission to connect ideas, people, and investment for a regenerative and equitable future.
Climate Week at Penn 2024
As an official partner of Climate Week at the University of Pennsylvania, the Climate Innovation Challenge (CIC) proudly organized two interactive workshops and a thought-provoking panel discussion, engaging students, researchers, and innovators from across the globe.
Workshop 1: Ecosystem Services & Regenerative Leadership
Led by global experts from the University of Oxford, this immersive session guided participants through the value of biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, and the principles of regenerative leadership. Saskia van Oosterhout and Mark McCartney inspired youth to rethink leadership and act as stewards for both people and the planet.
Workshop 2: Interdisciplinary Innovation — Empowering Youth to Drive Global Climate Action
Co-facilitated by Sherry Xue (UPenn) and Md. Wahid Hossain (Mycellium), this workshop explored how interdisciplinary collaboration and youth-driven innovation can accelerate climate action and social impact worldwide. Through storytelling and hands-on group activities, participants shared creative solutions to global challenges.
Panel Discussion: Collaborating for Climate — The Power of Interdisciplinary Approaches in Climate Startup Ecosystems
Moderated by Sarah Sabin Khan (UNDP Bangladesh Accelerator Lab), this engaging panel brought together innovators including Aivan Kanon Khan (ECOWAVE), Josh Mastromatto (Rego), and Nafew Prodhan (Footsteps) to discuss how interdisciplinary collaboration drives innovation within the climate startup ecosystem.
Together, these sessions embodied CIC’s mission to empower youth, spark innovation, and build bridges between academia, entrepreneurship, and sustainability — amplifying the impact of global collaboration for a regenerative future.
NEXTGEN: Empowering Youth for Climate Action in Times of Crisis
Co-hosted by the Climate Innovation Challenge and Elevate Youth, NEXTGEN brought together young innovators, startups, and climate leaders at Impact Hub Dhaka to showcase youth-led climate solutions, humanitarian leadership, and collaboration for a more resilient and sustainable Bangladesh.
The hybrid workshop, led by Saskia Van Oosterhout from the University of Oxford, engaged participants from Bangladesh and five other countries to explore sustainable solutions for humanitarian crises. Youth-led startups like ECOWAVE, Shalbrikkho, and Ecoflow Revive shared their inspiring stories of turning challenges into opportunities for innovation and impact.
A panel discussion featuring UNDP Bangladesh, Footsteps, and ULAB experts emphasized the importance of connecting youth startups with key stakeholders and resources to scale their work. The event concluded with an exhibition showcasing next-generation climate technologies and networking sessions that sparked collaboration between students, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem partners.
NEXTGEN served as a powerful reminder that Bangladesh’s youth are not just witnesses to the climate crisis—they are leading the way toward a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable future.
