Out in Climate: Resilience Happy Hour
- Date
- 2023-10-17
- Location
- Join us for drinks at The Duplex on Christopher Street. This event is all about celebrating our LGBTQ+ community and connecting on our work in climate resilience and related fields. Come mingle with like-minded individuals and engage in lively conversations about our city's future. Let's raise awareness and foster a sense of community as we tackle climate change together. See you there!, New York, NY, USA
- Host
- Personal
About this event
Climate work is ultimately about people, and community matters just as much as policy, science, and strategy. Out in Climate: Resilience Happy Hour brings LGBTQ+ professionals, advocates, and climate-curious community members together for an evening of conversation, connection, and shared purpose in New York City. This is a chance to step out of the usual workday context and meet others who care deeply about climate resilience, the future of our city, and building a stronger network within the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you spend your days in climate-related work or simply want to be in the room with people thinking seriously about resilience and justice, this gathering is designed to feel welcoming, social, and grounded. About the Event At its core, this is a community-centered happy hour for people who want to connect at the intersection of LGBTQ+ community and climate resilience. The event creates space for informal networking, thoughtful conversation, and relationship-building among people working in, adjacent to, or interested in climate and related fields. Rather than a formal conference or panel, the format is intentionally relaxed. You can expect a social setting where conversations happen naturally: meeting new people over drinks, comparing experiences across sectors, and talking through the challenges and opportunities shaping climate resilience in New York and beyond. This event is also a celebration. It recognizes that climate work can be demanding, and that building solidarity within the LGBTQ+ community is valuable in its own right. The evening is meant to foster connection, visibility, and shared momentum among people who care about the future of their communities. What to Expect Expect an evening built around mingling, networking, and lively discussion. The setting supports casual conversations, so you can move at your own pace: reconnect with familiar faces, introduce yourself to new ones, or settle into a deeper discussion about the issues that matter most to you. Topics may naturally range across climate resilience and related fields, including how cities adapt to climate risk, how community networks strengthen local response, and how values like equity, inclusion, and care show up in real-world climate work. Because the event is broad by design, you do not need to come from one specific discipline to participate meaningfully. You can likely make the most of the evening by coming ready to: Introduce yourself and share what brings you to climate or resilience work Ask questions about other people’s roles, projects, and perspectives Explore collaborations across policy, planning, advocacy, communications, research, design, or community organizing Discuss New York’s future with others who are thinking seriously about the city’s climate challenges and possibilities Build genuine relationships that can continue after the event The tone is social, but the conversations are expected to have substance. This is not networking for networking’s sake; it is a chance to meet people who are motivated by real concern for climate change and committed to building stronger, more resilient communities. Why Attend If you have been looking for a space where your professional interests and your community identity can both be present, this event offers exactly that. It brings together people who care about climate resilience while centering LGBTQ+ connection, which can make for more honest, energizing conversations than you might find in more generic industry settings. There is practical value in being in this room. You may leave with new contacts, a clearer sense of who is working on what across the city, and fresh ideas about how your own work or interests connect to broader resilience efforts. Informal conversations often lead to the most useful insights, especially across disciplines. There is also personal value in simply being among peers. Climate work can feel heavy, and it helps to be in community with people who understand both the urgency of the moment and the importance of creating spaces of belonging. An evening like this can offer perspective, encouragement, and renewed motivation. In short, attend if you want to: Strengthen your network within the LGBTQ+ climate community Meet people working on resilience and related issues in New York Exchange ideas in a setting that feels open and approachable Be part of a community conversation about the city’s future Support visibility and connection in climate spaces Practical Details Out in Climate: Resilience Happy Hour takes place in person in New York, USA on Tuesday, October 17 at 6:00 PM EDT. The gathering will be held at The Duplex on Christopher Street, a central social setting that fits the event’s informal happy hour format. Because this is an in-person meetup centered on conversation, it makes sense to arrive ready to engage. You do not need to prepare a formal pitch or presentation; a simple introduction, curiosity about others, and openness to conversation are more than enough. A few helpful expectations to keep in mind: This is a social, networking-oriented event, not a formal lecture or workshop The focus is on LGBTQ+ community connection and climate resilience conversations The environment is well suited to both people coming with colleagues and people arriving solo The evening is designed to help attendees raise awareness, exchange ideas, and build community If you care about climate, community, and the future of the city, this is a strong room to be in. Come for a drink, stay for the conversations, and leave with a wider network and a stronger sense of shared purpose.
Who should attend
This is for you if you want your climate conversations to be both substantive and genuinely community-centered. - You work in **climate resilience or a related field** and want to meet other LGBTQ+ people doing adjacent work across New York. - You are part of the **LGBTQ+ community** and want a welcoming space to connect with people thinking seriously about climate change, cities, and collective response. - You are in fields like **policy, planning, sustainability, advocacy, research, communications, design, public service, or community organizing** and want to broaden your network in an informal setting. - You are **climate-curious**, even if your current role is not explicitly climate-focused, and you want to learn through conversation rather than a formal program. - You value **in-person networking that feels human**, where you can trade ideas, ask smart questions, and build relationships without the pressure of a highly structured event. - You care about **New York’s future** and want to be in the room with people who are thinking about resilience, equity, and community in practical ways. If you have been looking for a place where professional interest, civic concern, and LGBTQ+ community can all meet naturally, you will likely feel at home here.