Discussing global energy transition issues. Forum Energii at New York’s Climate Week.

17 września 2026

Every September, New York becomes the epicenter for discussions on climate action and economic futures. Running September 20-27, 2026, alongside the United Nations General Assembly, Climate Week NYC becomes the heart of global climate debate. The weight of these conversations stretches far beyond conference rooms. Forum Energii will be at the heart of these dynamics as an active participant and co-creator of one of the debates.

On September 21, Dr. Joanna Pandera, President of Forum Energii, will take part in the official Opening Ceremony of Climate Week NYC, joining global policy and business leaders to map out the defining priorities for the years ahead.

The following day, Dr. Pandera will take the stage in a high-level panel we co-designed with the CRUX Alliance, an international coalition of leading energy and climate think tanks from some of the world's highest-emitting countries, dedicated to driving smart, pragmatic climate policies.

The session, titled „Resisting the Easy Fix: The Limits of Coal as a National Response to Geopolitical Shifts”, will tackle a critical dilemma: does leaning back on coal genuinely secure energy security amidst modern geopolitical friction, and what are the hidden traps of this strategy? Alongside prominent international experts from China, Türkiye, South Africa and the United States and decision-makers, we will bring Poland’s unique perspective to the debate, looking at how our experience compares to other countries with high coal dependence. This event will be followed by a networking evening featuring a recap of Forum Energii’s achievements on the occasion of our 10 anniversary – a decade of changes during which we have worked on supporting clean energy transition.

In the next panel discussion on 23 September, From Gridlock to Grid-Ready: A Coordinated Path to 35-by-35, Dr. Pandera will focus on the pragmatic steps needed to secure a flexible and resilient energy system development in Poland and the EU.

Forum Energii is heading to New York to share frontline experience, challenge assumptions, and co-design answers to the shared global challenges. Poland’s transition is a compelling story with vital lessons to contribute to the global climate narrative.

While we remain focused on driving the energy transition in Poland, we are systematically expanding our international engagement. Through our dedicated International Programme and the membership in the International Network of Energy Transition Think Tanks, we analyze not only Poland's situation, but also European connections and global trends in the energy sector, along with their impact on Poland.

Ahead of the events in New York, we encourage to read an interview with Joanna Pandera entitled „A Decade of Change”, which explores how Poland is navigating its monumental shift away from fossil fuels and accelerating its green energy transition.

Established in 2009, and organized annually alongside the United Nations General Assembly, Climate Week NYC convenes over 100,000 attendees, with more than 1,000 official events. While regional events like London Climate Action Week or regional climate weeks play important roles locally, Climate Week NYC stands out as the largest and most influential annual climate gathering of its kind in the world outside of formal COP summits, where top-tier political leaders, major investors, and international experts turn ambition into execution.