Announcing the 2024 Climate Forward Speaker Lineup

Today, The New York Times unveiled the lineup of speakers for Climate Forward, a one-day event to be held at The Times Center in New York City on Wednesday, Sept. 25.

Now in its fifth year, and coinciding with the 79th session of the United Nations (U.N) General Assembly, Climate Forward promises to be an immersive and dynamic experience for both in-person and virtual attendees. It will bring together some of the world's most engaged climate voices as part of a community focused on change.

This year's theme is "Confronting Our New Reality," showing how the world has shifted due to the acceleration of climate change. Sessions will explore energy sources and solutions, the changing life cycle of food and water supplies and debates about where individuals and policymakers should center their attention now and in the years to come.

With a focus on networking and connection, this full-day event will feature live journalism hosted by leading climate and political journalists from The New York Times, onstage discussions that invite audience input and one-on-one in-depth interviews with prominent newsmakers including: E.P.A. administrator Michael S. Regan, philanthropist and U.N. messenger of peace Dr. Jane Goodall, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and chief adviser of the government of Bangladesh and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.

Confirmed speakers for Climate Forward include:

• Al Roker, feature and weather anchor of "TODAY" and co-host, "3rd Hour of TODAY"
• Ali Zaidi, President Biden's national climate advisor
• Dr. Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and United Nations Messenger of Peace
• Ginger Zee, chief meteorologist and chief climate correspondent, ABC News