Climate & foreign policy: Climate breakthroughs for the world’s growing economies

Name: Climate & foreign policy: Climate breakthroughs for the world’s growing economies
Start: 2026-04-22T00:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-04-22T01:30:00+00:00
Location: Chinatown / Him Mark Lai Branch Library, 1135 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA

None of the amazing technical breakthroughs we’re all working on will make a dent in global greenhouse gas emissions–unless these technologies and techniques are adopted in the fastest-growing economies of the developing world. Leapfrogging emissions-intensive economic development is not a given, even if our new innovations are cheaper than their fossil fuel competitors in the United States, and adoption will also require political and governance breakthroughs. That requires the in-kind contributions of foreign policy–from diplomacy to development–to be deployed alongside these new technologies. In a short-sighted fit of pique, the Trump administration has almost entirely amputated the US government’s foreign policy arms for this work: USAID, the State Department, and other foreign services. Just as the health clinics were shut down, so were the programs that used to help partner countries reform their policies to create competitive markets for renewable energy, enable local development of electrical infrastructure, and catalyze investments in clean technologies.

SF Climate Week is an opportunity for diverse leaders and experts to discuss the challenges of global adoption of climate-smart technologies, the imperative to rebuild programs that facilitate enabling environments for adoption, and the future of foreign policy based on an understanding of that imperative.

About the host: Foreign Policy for America was founded to support principled American engagement with countries around the world to meet global challenges such as combating climate change. Foreign Policy for America advocates for investing in U.S. clean energy competitiveness and strengthening national and global resilience to mounting climate and energy security challenges. This event is hosted by the Bay Area chapter of Foreign Policy for America’s NextGen Initiative.

By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of SF Climate Week.

About Climate & foreign policy: Climate breakthroughs for the world’s growing economies in San Francisco

Climate & foreign policy: Climate breakthroughs for the world’s growing economies is a free independent taking place on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Chinatown / Him Mark Lai Branch Library, 1135 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA, San Francisco, United States. Attendance is free — register to secure your spot. Currently 44 people have registered out of 44 spots. The event runs for approximately 1 hour.

Climate & foreign policy: Climate breakthroughs for the world’s growing economies — key details

Date:: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time:: 12:30 AM – 1:30 AM (America/Los_Angeles)
Duration:: 1 hour
Location:: Chinatown / Him Mark Lai Branch Library, 1135 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA, San Francisco, United States
Price:: Free
Format:: In-person
Attending:: 44 registered

What to expect at Climate & foreign policy: Climate breakthroughs for the world’s growing economies

Join this independent over 1 hour for an engaging session of learning, discussion, and networking with fellow attendees.

Who should attend Climate & foreign policy: Climate breakthroughs for the world’s growing economies?

This independent in San Francisco is ideal for:

HR professionals, talent leaders, and recruiters
sustainability and climate tech professionals

Why attend?

Free to attend — no financial commitment required
Limited spots remaining — only 1 left

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When is Climate & foreign policy: Climate breakthroughs for the world’s growing economies?: Climate & foreign policy: Climate breakthroughs for the world’s growing economies takes place on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 12:30 AM to 1:30 AM (America/Los_Angeles).
Where is Climate & foreign policy: Climate breakthroughs for the world’s growing economies held?: Climate & foreign policy: Climate breakthroughs for the world’s growing economies takes place at Chinatown / Him Mark Lai Branch Library, 1135 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA, San Francisco, United States.
How much does Climate & foreign policy: Climate breakthroughs for the world’s growing economies cost?: Climate & foreign policy: Climate breakthroughs for the world’s growing economies is free to attend. Register on the event page to secure your spot.
How many people are attending Climate & foreign policy: Climate breakthroughs for the world’s growing economies?: 44 people have registered so far out of 44 available spots. There are 1 spots remaining.
How do I register for Climate & foreign policy: Climate breakthroughs for the world’s growing economies?: You can register for Climate & foreign policy: Climate breakthroughs for the world’s growing economies through the original event page on Luma. Click the "View on Luma" button above, or save it to your Rifio account to get reminders.
How long is Climate & foreign policy: Climate breakthroughs for the world’s growing economies?: Climate & foreign policy: Climate breakthroughs for the world’s growing economies runs for approximately 1 hour, from 12:30 AM to 1:30 AM (America/Los_Angeles).