Spring has arrived in the Pacific Northwest, and with it, the longer days and budding trees are bringing a welcome sense of renewal. I am so thankful for that. In this spirit of emergence, we’re excited to share several new initiatives designed to support you in growing your capacity for meaningful climate action—together.
Introducing the Climate Leaders Circle!
We’re thrilled to launch the Climate Leaders Circle, a new community for those navigating the complex, often isolating, work of climate leadership. This isn’t just another peer group—it’s a purposeful, action-oriented space for food and grocery sector leaders who are balancing resource constraints, shifting markets, and mounting climate urgency. The group will meet monthly and will dive into one core theme per quarter.
Upcoming Workshop – Future-Proofing with Climate-Resilient Crops: Key Considerations for Onshoring, Innovation, Resilience, and Nutrient Density
In mid-April, we’re hosting a workshop on climate-resilient crops led by Alisa Knapp. If you’re exploring how to integrate onshore innovation into your supply chain while building greater climate resilience, this session is for you. You'll walk away with insights into the opportunities—and challenges—of incorporating new crops and ingredients, informed by real-world case studies.
Regen Transition Community of Practice – Cohort 3 Launching in Early Summer!
We’re now enrolling the third cohort of our Regen Transition Community of Practice, which has supported more than 25 companies in navigating the complexity of regenerative transitions. Grounded in Otto Scharmer’s U Journey methodology, this program is designed to help participants navigate the complexity of regenerative transition. Facilitated by Jeff Bos of FOMENT and the Climate Collaborative team, this immersive and curated community of practice invites you to sit in circle with regenerative ag experts, participate in case clinics, and work on prototyping solutions.
Aligned Sustainability Reporting Initiative – Phase 2 Coming Soon
In late May, we’ll be launching Phase 2 of the Aligned Sustainability Reporting Initiative (ASRI). With 20 companies engaged in phase 1, we are excited to welcome new companies as we shift from scoping the challenge to prototyping shared solutions for sustainability reporting.
We’re energized by what’s emerging and hope you’ll find one or more of these initiatives to be a strong fit for where your climate journey is headed next. As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out if we can be of support to you and your work.
In collaboration,
Courtney
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Courtney Pineau
Executive Director
Climate Collaborative
CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE EVENTS & RESOURCES |
Climate Day 2025 Recordings
A big thank you to everyone who joined us at Climate Day at Expo West! It was wonderful to connect with so many of you in person throughout the day and week.
We're excited to share the session recordings. Thank you again to New Hope for providing the platform for this critical content.
Workshop: Future-Proofing with Climate-Resilient Crops - Key Considerations for Onshoring, Innovation, Resilience, and Nutrient Density
April 15th, 2025; 1 - 2:30 pm EST // 10 - 11:30 am PST
The Climate Collaborative is beyond excited to offer a workshop with Alisa Knapp from Grows Together. This interactive workshop is designed for food industry professionals to explore climate-resilient crops as a strategic solution to supply volatility and business risk. Learn a practical framework for evaluating adoption, covering key considerations like regulatory compliance, supply chain development, processing adaptations, and consumer acceptance.
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Coming Soon! Regenerative Transition Community of Practice - Cohort 3
In early summer, we'll be launching the third cohort of our Community of Practice, which follows the U Journey and provides a rich container for exploring the transition to regenerative and organic acreage.
- If you're interested in joining, please fill out this interest form
- Download our brochure to learn more!
Climate Leaders Circle
The Climate Leaders Circle is a space for leaders—at all levels within organizations—who are looking for insights and community to help them navigate the complexity of climate action in today’s world. This community is designed to cultivate the social soil that connects, informs, and activates us in our climate work.
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Sign-On Opportunity: Support the Reintroduction of the Organic Science and Research Investment Act!
Our friends at the Organic Farming Research Foundation have shared an opportunity for companies to sign onto a new letter urging the Senate Agriculture Committee to incorporate the Organic Science and Research Investment (OSRI) Act into the next Farm Bill. This legislation represents a critical investment in organic research, with key provisions to:
- Establish the Coordinating and Expanding Organic Research Initiative, ensuring USDA better tracks and supports organic research
- Increase funding for the Organic Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) and provide first-time Congressional authorization for the Researching the Transition to Organic Program (RTOP) to support farmers transitioning to organic production
- Double Farm Bill funding for the Organic Production and Market Data Initiative (ODI) to strengthen organic market and economic market
Learn more and sign on here before April 7th!
Partner Event: Circularity
April 29 - May 1; Denver, CO
Join your peers at Circularity, the premier gathering of professionals advancing solutions for the circular economy (April 29-May 1, 2025, in Denver, CO). Join the growing circularity community and gain insights to move beyond incremental action, catalyze systems change, and accelerate the shift to a circular economy.
Join your peers at Register by March 28 to save $450, plus use the code C25TCC to save an additional 10% off — total savings of over $700 off the Final Rate for the All-Access Pass!
Menus of Change Leadership Summit
June 4 - 5; Hyde Park, NY
Join industry leaders, visionary chefs, and pioneering researchers at the CIA-Harvard's 13th Annual Menus of Change Leadership Summit on June 4 - 5, 2025 in Hyde Park, NY. Gain actionable strategies for a healthier, sustainable, and delicious food future. Featuring Dani Nierenberg (FoodTank), Michiel Bakker (CIA), and presenters across sectors, this "must-attend" event offers cutting-edge insights, high-value networking, business case studies, and unmatched culinary excellence. View the full program here for inspiration to attend and recommit to your work.
Join industry leaders, visionary chefs, and pioneering researchers at the CIA-Harvard's 13th Annual Exclusive offer for the Climate Collaborative: Receive 30% off registration with code MOC25CC
Register by April 16th for the best rates. Plus, groups of 5+ save an additional 10%.
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COMMIT TO CLIMATE ACTION |
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