The “Sauna Diplomacy from Finland: Hot Data for Cool Climate Solutions” event organized by the Consulate General of Finland in New York was awarded Bankable Zero’s Best Event of Climate Week NYC 2025. Recognition drew global attention and highlighted Finland’s innovative approach to climate dialogue. Congratulations! The award-winning Sauna Diplomacy-event invited climate experts, investors, and data professionals to experience the Finnish sauna as a setting for open and equal dialogue.
Award-winning, data-driven, and full of Finnish “Sisu”—our Climate Week NYC 2025 recap is live! From hosting eight climate-focused events with 15 incredible partners to winning Bankable Zero’s Best Event award for our Sauna Diplomacy event, Finland’s expertise across climate-critical sectors was on full display. Check out the article to explore how we turned bold ideas into real-world impact. To our amazing partners: thank you for driving the success of Climate Week NYC 2025 with us!🌎 Jarmo Sareva Lotta Jessen Elina Räsänen Satu Järveläinen-Tapia Jenna Tuovinen Annika Armanto Ida Havunta Anni Tokola Juuli Miettinen Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland Kauppapolitiikka The New York Climate Exchange Atmosphere and Climate Competence Center (ACCC) Climate Analytics Finland Ltd. Helsinki Partners Business Finland North America Cedar & Stone Nordic Sauna Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR) Stephen Hammer, PhD Tuukka Petäjä Sami Paatero Panu Maulaheimo Bart Kotlarek Justin Juntunen