“Climate week at Stanford is an extremely important and impactful event, especially given the divisive political discourse of today. Climate week at Stanford illustrates how the next generation is taking a leadership role in the sustainability revolution, and shows that change can happen despite opposition from the forces of the status quo.”
- Professor William Barnett
“Last year’s Climate Week at Stanford highlighted the myriad ways that Stanford students, researchers, staff, and faculty can contribute to help us face the daunting challenges of mitigating climate change and adapting to changes that are already on the way. This year’s event will broaden the effort to harness the full intellectual power of the Stanford community to the benefit of all.”
- Professor Franklin Orr
“Stanford's first climate week was long overdue! It was an honor and a privilege to advise the co-founders and organizers of Stanford Climate Week as well as participate as a panelist. I'm in awe of what they've created, as well as the energy and enthusiasm of the Stanford community as they participated in countless panels, workshops, and events. New connections were forged, assumptions were challenged, and ideas emerged. I greatly look forward to the next Stanford Climate Week and many more to come!”
- Professor Mike Lin
"Stanford’s first Climate Week was pure momentum—packed rooms, sharp questions, and a community serious about building what’s next. The variety and sheer volume of events made one thing clear: everyone has a role to play in scaling solutions that matter”
- Merrill Feather, Head of Marketing, Gigascale Capital
“Stanford Climate Week brings together a fantastic mix of innovators, investors, policy wonks, and academic leaders. I'm always inspired to connect with students and staff passionately developing breakthroughs on campus, and I enjoy sharing my experiences as a climate entrepreneur, mentor, and investor beyond the Stanford bubble.”
- Ian Monroe, Etho Capital
“GreenBridge Infrastructure had the honor of partnering with SSIG to present Breaking into Renewable Energy Investing to the Stanford community. The organizers were professional, communicative, and made the event run seamlessly. The students were highly engaged and showed a genuine interest in pursuing careers in renewable energy finance. It was a privilege to be on campus supporting the next generation of professionals in this field, and we look forward to future collaborations with SSIG.”
- Corbin Kehrberg
“Climate Week made the climate conversation feel hopeful, human and actionable! I loved meeting students and professionals who cared about every facet of sustainability and were eager to support each other. The connectivity and fervor in the community truly was unreal and I’m really excited to turn that momentum to continue growing our vision, especially in the healthcare field!”
- Alex Quan, Sustainability Masters Student
“The mission of Stanford Climate Week (SCW) closely mirrors my own climate journey. To me, SCW represents empowerment and hope, a reminder that no matter what academic path I choose, there will always be ways to apply my field to the climate movement. SCW is about showing Stanford’s brilliant students that they already have powerful tools at their fingertips, and that anyone, regardless of major, skills, or interests, can and should harness those tools to create real impact.
As someone who just finished her first year at Stanford, I’m especially excited about our increased focus this year on helping first-year students acclimate. We aim to open their eyes to the vast resources and momentum within Stanford’s climate community, something I personally experienced while leading the very first Stanford Climate Week.”
- Danica Sun
"Stanford Climate Week tackled my climate burnout head-on through events that ignite excitement and reveal intersections across all sectors of sustainability. My personal favorites include the matcha chats with fellow climate enthusiasts, and investor reverse pitches where student founders pitch cutting-edge cleantech solutions. Whether you're a freshman exploring sustainability or a PhD developing the next breakthrough, Climate Week is a must-experience.”
- Naomie Chen
“To me, Stanford Climate Week has been about amplifying not only the climate work that goes on at Stanford in academic and professional fields, but also the ways in which each of us can personally live more sustainably. With so many people across schools, disciplines, and roles at Stanford, “climate” and “sustainability” looks different for everyone, depending on your background and experiences. Stanford Climate Week aims to highlight and uplift those differences, with the hopes that people walk away with new knowledge, habits, and inspirations to contribute to a more sustainable world. “
- Izabella Smolnicka-Dos Santos