BLUE PLANET ALLIANCE
AT CLIMATE WEEK NYC
OUR MISSION
The mission of Blue Planet Alliance is to get islands and countries around the world to legislatively mandate a commitment to 100% renewable energy by 2045. We work with governments, organizations, businesses, and individuals to help grow a global movement aimed at reducing the negative impact on the planet, thus aligning human behavior more in harmony with nature.
LET’S CONNECT
AT CLIMATE WEEK NYC
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HENK ROGERS
FOUNDER AND CEO
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FRANCOIS ROGERS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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KNEYONE MURRAY
CARIBBEAN DIRECTOR
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MOLLY ROSAAEN
GLOBAL AMBASSADOR COORDINATOR
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LEO ROGERS
CREATIVE LEAD
WHERE WE’LL BE AT CLIMATE WEEK NYC
FROM UNOC TO BELÉM: Elevating Ocean Priorities in the Climate Agenda
Date: September 22, 2025
Time: 12:00 - 15:00
Location: 777 United Nations Plaza, 2F
The ocean plays a critical role in regulating the Earth’s climate, sustaining biodiversity, and supporting the livelihoods of billions of people. Yet, ocean priorities remain insufficiently reflected in global climate frameworks and finance mechanisms. As momentum builds following the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), and with COP30 in Belém on the horizon, the international community has a unique opportunity to close the gap between ocean commitments and climate implementation.
This high-level luncheon will leverage the political attention of the United Nations General Assembly and New York Climate Week, to unite leaders who can embed ocean priorities firmly into climate governance.The event will also spotlight the work of the Ocean and Climate Cluster, a growing global coalition dedicated to amplifying community-led solutions at the ocean–climate nexus. Through dialogue, shared reflection, and a call to collective action, this event aims to inform policy development, mobilise resources, and strengthen collaboration in the lead-up to COP30 and beyond.
Hosted by: RISE UP, Peace Boat US, Blue Planet Alliance, World Oceans Day, Climate Group
RSVP Link: Register HERE
The Climate Week NYC Ocean Action Hub for Corporations, Startups & Nonprofits
Date: September 22, 2025
Time: 15:00 - 20:00
Location: Tall Ship Wavertree, 89 South Street, New York NY 10038
Join us aboard the historic Tall Ship Wavertree at the South Street Seaport for an inspiring afternoon dedicated to ocean action during Climate Week NYC.
This half-day event will bring together corporations, startups, and nonprofits to explore how business, innovation, science, and storytelling can work together to protect and restore our ocean.
Through a series of dynamic panels and networking, we’ll dive into corporate engagement, cutting-edge innovations, restoration efforts, and powerful narratives that mobilize action.
Whether you work in sustainability, policy, science, or advocacy — this is your ocean hub for Climate Week
Hosted by: ASU Foundation
RSVP Link: Register HERE
CCSA - Caribbean Co Lab
Date: September 22, 2025
Time: 16:00-19:00
Location: 777 United Nations Plaza, 2F, New York NY 10017
The Caribbean Co Lab is a networking event aimed at connecting potential donors, partners, and stakeholders who are passionate about advancing climate-smart solutions in the Caribbean region. This event is an informal meet and greet fostering the opportunity to discuss innovative climate resilience initiatives while fostering meaningful discussions on sustainable development and Environmental conservation.
Hosted by: Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator and Peace Boat US
Arizona State University Gathering for Conservation Futures
Date: September 22, 2025
Time: 16:30-18:30
Location: The Pool, 99 East 52nd Street, Apt 13/14 BC, New York, NY 10065
Arizona State University President Michael M. Crow and conservationist Rob Walton invite you to join us and other global leaders for an invite-only reception in New York City where we will unveil a bold and urgent initiative for the future of conservation. Please join us for this celebratory gathering.
RSVP Link: Register HERE
Future of Living Systems Summit
Date: September 24, 2025
Time: 9:30-15:30
Location: 350 Park Avenue, New York, NY
This isn’t just another climate conference — it’s where science, culture, and capital meet to unlock the bioeconomic potential of some of the world’s most biocritical regions.
5 hours. 1 stage. Unlimited potential.
Join leading ministers, scientists, investors, and creatives shaping the future of regenerative economies, rooted in biodiversity, indigenous knowledge, and innovation.
Hosted by: Kingdom of Tonga, KINETIK, CITCO, BPA, Guam Green Growth, Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Peace Boat US
RSVP Link: Register HERE (Waitlist)
Youth for the SDGs - Sailing for the UN Ocean Decade with Peace Boat
Date: September 25, 2025
Time: 11:00-12:00
Location: The Bench, 49 Elizabeth Street New York, NY 10013
This special Climate Week event will highlight the Youth for SDGs program for the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. Youth leaders from around the world will share the work they are doing for ocean and climate action, with a focus on science education, and Peace Boat will highlight their recent global voyages to the Caribbean and the 2025 Expedition to Patagonia and Antarctica, celebrating the International Year of Glaciers' preservation with UNESCO. Discussions will be followed by a short film screening related to youth empowerment for the UN Ocean Decade.
Hosted by: Peace Boat US, WOD, BPA
RSVP Link: Register HERE
Tides of Innovation: Caribbean Innovation for a Climate-Smart Future
Date: September 25, 2025
Time: 12:00-13:00
Location: The Bench, 49 Elizabeth Street New York, NY 10013
This side event will formally announce the Tides of Innovation Project, an endorsed UN Ocean Decade for Ocean Science initiative, highlighting its role as a youth-driven innovation platform to transform sargassum seaweed from a marine pollutant into a driver of sustainable energy, materials, and circular economy solutions.
Backed by a starter grant from BRYM and supported by many partners, the program connects academic research, grassroots action, and entrepreneurial pathways to scale innovative solutions across the Caribbean.
The event will also showcase partnerships with Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator, Peace Boat, BRYM, Blue Planet Alliance and EcoVybz, positioning the Caribbean as a global testbed for waste-to-wealth innovation in climate resilience.
Powered by: Kneyzus Energy, Co-Hosted by BPA, CCSA, PBUS, BRYM, Close the Loop, and EcoVybz
RSVP: Register HERE
Climate Talks and Celebration
Date: September 26, 2025
Time: 17:00-23:30
Location: Hard Rock Hotel NYC
The Climate Impact Talks, hosted by Blue Planet Alliance in partnership with EarthX, University of Guam, Guam Green Growth, and Peace Boat US will be held at the Hard Rock Hotel New York featuring experts from various sectors discussing the urgent challenges of climate change. Presentations will cover the latest research, innovative solutions, and actionable steps for a sustainable future, with contributions from UN partners, government representatives, private sector leaders, and youth advocates.
The event will conclude with a cocktail reception, with live musical performances and DJs, offering networking opportunities and further inspiration for collective climate action. The discussions will also emphasize the importance of cross-sector collaboration in addressing global climate challenges.
Hosted by: BPA in partnership with Peace Boat US, EarthX, Univ of Guam, Guam Green Growth, and Hard Rock Hotel NYC
RSVP Link: Register HERE (Passcode BLUE2025)
WHAT WE DO
Blue Planet Alliance (BPA) is working to end the use of carbon-based fuel.
If that sounds improbable, consider that our founder, Henk Rogers, led the movement that made Hawaii the first U.S. state to enact legislation mandating a transition to 100% renewable energy by 2045.
And now, through our flagship Fellowship Program, we’re bringing islands from all over the world to Hawaii, to share how we did it — and how other islands can do it, too.
We've brought 37 islands to date to Hawaii (and 14 of those 37 have pledged to go 100% by 2045 or sooner), and in just a few weeks, we’re bringing another nine. Our fifth cohort in October will see another 10 islands go through our Fellowship program.
Interested in applying to be a Fellow? We’re looking for participants who:
work for a power utility, or
work in the legislative or regulatory sector, or
lead a community program or initiative
Our Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Partnerships program brings together like-minded organizations all over the world, organizations that — like us — keep the future health of the planet at the forefront of their own work.
By signing a non-binding MOU, partners publicly commit to collaborating with us to advance environmental sustainability and accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels. These partnerships help amplify our collective impact and grow a global movement for a cleaner, more resilient future.
