San Francisco’s second annual Climate Week ended last Saturday, capping a seven-day extravaganza of more than 300 events across the city. Over 20,000 people – including
corporate and government officials, investors, innovators, academia, and simply the curious – hiked, biked, ferried, bussed, and hopped the trolley to learn, share, be inspired, make deals, and continue working for a habitable planet. SF Climate Week kicked off with an opening ceremony by Mayor London Breed in the freshly minted 9Zero, a co-working space and climate hub located in the city’s financial district. A week later, when participants were posting about climate fatigue, SFCW concluded with ping-pong games, climate karaoke, and Burning Man-style light shows across the Bay in Oakland.
This year’s SFCW was a significant leap from the previous year, with three times as many events and over twice as many participants. The event, which was previously run on a zero budget, attracted corporate sponsorships in 2024, reflecting the increasing recognition and support for climate action.