Climate Comms Trivia!
- Date
- 2025-09-24
- Location
- New York, NY, USA
- Host
- Redwood Climate Communications
About this event
Climate communication can be smart, social, and genuinely fun. Climate Comms Trivia! brings people together in New York for an in-person meetup built around good questions, lively conversation, and the kind of networking that feels easier when you have a shared topic to react to. If you care about how climate stories are told, who they reach, and what actually makes people pay attention, this is a strong place to spend your Wednesday afternoon. Come ready to test what you know, learn something new, and meet others who are thinking seriously about climate, community, and communication. What Is This? This event is a climate-focused social meetup with a trivia format at its core. Rather than a formal panel or a standard networking hour, it uses questions and team-based interaction to get people talking about climate communication in a more relaxed, participatory way. The focus is not only on climate knowledge in the abstract, but on the broader world of climate comms: messaging, public understanding, media narratives, and the challenges of turning complex issues into language people can connect with. That makes the event a fit for people who work in climate-related fields, people adjacent to them, and people who are simply curious about how communication shapes public action. Because it is in person, the event is designed to create real conversation in the room. Trivia gives everyone an easy entry point. You do not need to arrive with a full network, a polished introduction, or expert-level confidence to take part. The format helps break the ice quickly and gives you something specific to engage with from the moment you arrive. This is also a community event, not a gatekept insider gathering. If you have been looking for a way to meet people in climate, communications, advocacy, media, policy, creative work, or local community organizing, this kind of structured social setting makes that easier. What to Expect Expect a mix of informal networking and climate-themed trivia in a friendly, conversational setting. The atmosphere should feel energetic and low-pressure: competitive enough to be fun, but open enough that meeting new people is just as important as getting answers right. You can expect the event to include: Arrival and mingling with other attendees before trivia gets fully underway Trivia rounds centered on climate communication and related themes Team interaction or small-group conversation that makes it easy to talk with people you have just met Natural networking moments before, during, and after the game A community feel that welcomes both regulars and first-time attendees The trivia structure is useful because it changes the rhythm of the event. Instead of putting all the pressure on open-ended small talk, it gives the room shared prompts, moments of debate, quick collaboration, and plenty of reasons to keep the conversation going between rounds. You should also expect a range of perspectives in the room. Some attendees may come from climate organizations or communications roles; others may be students, creators, organizers, researchers, or New Yorkers with a strong interest in climate and community. That mix tends to make for more interesting conversations than a narrowly defined professional event. Why Attend If you have ever been to a networking event and wished there were a better reason to start talking to people, this is that reason. The trivia format creates immediate interaction, lowers the social barrier, and gives you a chance to connect around shared interests rather than rehearsed introductions. There is also real value in spending time with people who care about climate communication specifically. Climate work often depends on how clearly issues are framed, how audiences are engaged, and how trust is built. Being in a room where those themes are part of the conversation can spark useful ideas, sharpen your thinking, and expose you to approaches outside your usual circle. You might leave with: New connections in climate, media, advocacy, community work, or adjacent fields Fresh perspective on how climate messages land with different audiences A better sense of the local community around climate and communications in New York A memorable, low-stakes way to participate, even if you are attending solo Conversation starters that continue after the event, not just business cards exchanged in passing Just as importantly, this event makes space for climate engagement that is social rather than heavy-handed. The topic is serious, but the format invites curiosity, humor, and real human interaction. That balance can make people more open, more thoughtful, and more likely to stay in the conversation. Practical Details Climate Comms Trivia! takes place in person in New York, USA on Wednesday, September 24 at 4:00 PM EDT. Because it is an in-person meetup, plan to be present, engaged, and ready to interact with others rather than dropping in passively. A 4:00 PM start makes this a good option for people who want to break up the workday, meet others before evening plans, or ease into a midweek community event without needing to commit to a late night. If you are local to New York or will already be in the city, it is a convenient time to connect with others face-to-face. A few useful things to keep in mind: Come as you are, whether you are deeply embedded in climate comms or just interested in the topic You do not need to be a trivia expert to have a good time or contribute to a team Solo attendees should feel comfortable coming alone, since the format naturally creates interaction Be ready to talk with new people, not only the people you arrived with If you are looking for an event that combines climate, community, and conversation in a format that is more engaging than a standard meetup, this is a strong pick. Show up ready to think, laugh, collaborate, and meet people who care about how climate stories move through the world.
Who should attend
This is for you if you want climate conversation to be thoughtful, social, and easy to step into. - You work in **climate communications, advocacy, media, public engagement, or campaigns** and want to meet others who think seriously about messaging and audience connection. - You are **climate-curious but not necessarily an expert**, and you like the idea of learning through a format that is interactive instead of lecture-based. - You want **networking that feels more natural** than standing around making small talk with no structure. - You are a **student, organizer, creator, researcher, or community-minded professional** looking to plug into climate-oriented people in New York. - You care about **how climate issues are explained, framed, and understood**, and you enjoy conversations that mix substance with a little friendly competition. - You are **coming on your own** and want an event where the format makes it easy to join in, contribute, and leave having actually met people. If you like sharp questions, strong conversations, and a room full of people who care about climate and communication, you will likely feel right at home here.