Climate Tech
By Greg Kahn
Emerging Tech Exchange
Founder & CEO
Published on July 25, 2023
July 2023 has been shaping up to the hottest month on record, according to scientists from NASA and other leading institutions.
So last week was as good a time as any to attend the 2023 World Climate-Tech conference, which was held in Margalit Startup City in Jerusalem. The event gathered a diverse group of participants, including fintech and foodtech startups, tech companies, government officials, ambassadors, and investors, the Jerusalem Post reported. The event, in collaboration with climate-tech accelerator Urban-X, aimed to address climate change and explore opportunities in sustainable and revolutionary technologies.
In the push for industrial “zero-waste,” there was a "Trash Parade" project featuring models donning clothing made from single-use food delivery bags, bottle caps, and cigarette butts, drawing attention to the issue of single-use waste and "fast fashion."
Global ambassadors emphasized the importance of government policies that encourage the free market and support innovative ideas for new companies, making it clear that regulatory edicts alone won’t solve the climate crisis. The private sector is the key driver for change. The climate tech tour, which began in New York City and continued to Jerusalem, will extend to Europe before concluding at the COP28 summit in the UAE.
Heard of any interesting climate tech accelerator programs worth looking into? Drop me a note. And stay cool, the summer is far from over. But the opportunities to help solve this challenging moment are just beginning.
Greg Kahn
Emerging Tech Exchange
Founder & CEO
