What we do

Platform

Climate Week Zurich is not just a conference.

It’s a decentralized platform enabling measurable action across the public and private sectors. 

We are planning over 100 events, workshops, excursions, panels, and performances, tailored to specific target audiences - with more than 8,000 participants expected from Switzerland and abroad over the course of six days.

For whom

From boardrooms to classrooms, we enable stakeholders to contribute to - and benefit from - Zurich’s leadership in sustainable transformation.

In close collaboration with our partners, we design formats for businesses, policymakers, cultural institutions, and civil society alike. 

Whether you are a professional aiming to future-proof your organization, a policymaker seeking to understand the needs of business and society, a citizen eager to take meaningful action, or a student exploring future career paths - Climate Week Zurich provides inspiration, practical knowledge, and valuable connections.

Participants will gain:

Deep insights into sustainability, climate innovation, and nature-based solutions
Access to cross-sectoral experts and thought leaders
Networking opportunities across industries and regions
First-hand exposure to pioneering projects and technologies
A chance to shape the transition by contributing their voice and ideas
CWZ is for everyone who wants to better understand the challenges and opportunities of our time - and take part in building a resilient, future-fit society.
Content Streams
Impact Measurement
Communication Strategy

Content Streams

CWZ is curated along different content streams. Those will be included, but more will come:
  • Transition & Resilience (Risk, Adaptation, Supply Chains, Energy, Nature, Biodiversity)
  • Finance & Innovation (Green Finance, Nature Tech, Data, Circular Economy)
  • Policy & Governance (Just Transition, Social Responsibility, Climate Diplomacy)
  • Business & Industry Transformation
  • Culture, Education & Civil Society (Offering of educational and arts program - from Pub Quiz to Comedy evening; from Gemeinschaftszentrum programm offering to drama & concert performance)

Impact Measurement

CWZ’s Impact Framework tracks the real outcomes from the week:
  • Climate commitments & collaborations
  • Investments into innovation
  • Policy momentum & civic engagement
  • Behavioral shifts in target groups
We are working with partners (e.g., myclimate) to build a transparent impact dashboard.

Communication Strategy

Our strategy combines digital media, earned press, community ambassadors, and high-impact storytelling to drive engagement - within and beyond Zurich.Targeted content will be distributed via:
  • LinkedIn, Instagram
  • Partner newsletters and media
  • TV, radio, and editorial collaborations
  • Podcasts, video recaps, and press coverage
Beyond that we are working on a specific strategy to reach new recipients national and international. If you want to learn more about it and get involved with, please reach out to us.

Timeline

2025

Sept - Nov

Onboarding Partners

2025

Nov 5

Kick-off Event with Founding Partners: “Data with Purpose”

2026

Nov 25 – April

• Onboarding Partners
• Program Curation & Communication Rollout
• First preparations for CWZ 2027

2026

4 – 9 May

First Climate Week Zurich

2026

May – Dec

• Impact Evaluation
• Reporting
• Preparing CWZ 2027
• Supporting started working groups
• Building collaborations based on first CWZ events

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