FAQs

No, we do not have official themes assigned to each day this year. Instead, you’ll see optional themes reflected across the official calendar, helping attendees explore events and experiences by topic.

Wednesday, April 22, is Earth Day, and we encourage everyone to participate in the many ways our community shows up that day — including volunteering, attending local events, and taking action in neighborhoods across the region.

The full calendar will highlight Earth Day activities and other themed programming throughout the week.

Every city should build a climate week to highlight their community's unique commitment, attributes, and opportunities that make climate action possible. As the U.S. political capital, DC offers unparalleled access to policymakers, international organizations, and innovative funding opportunities — uniquely positioning DCCW for climate collaboration.

No, DCCW is a nonpartisan organization. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that invites all sides of the conversation to the table to collaborate on solutions to climate change.

As a nonpartisan group, we prioritize dialogue focused on commonalities while encouraging respectful disagreements. By bringing together diverse perspectives—across political, professional, and personal viewpoints—we aim to create more comprehensive and effective solutions to the climate challenges we face.

Our belief is simple: collaboration leads to better outcomes. DCCW is a space for constructive dialogue, innovative ideas, and collective action, regardless of political affiliations.

DC Climate Week (DCCW) April 20–26, 2026 is a community-organized week of events and experiences across the Washington, DC region.  It brings together policymakers, climate professionals, industry leaders, students, artists, restauranteurs, small businesses, and community organizers to drive local and global climate action through events and experiences.

Programming includes DCCW-hosted events — such as the opening ceremony, leadership forum, and climate career fair — as well as community-organized events and experiences hosted across the city.

DC Climate Week takes place April 20–26, 2026, throughout the Washington, DC area (DC, Maryland, and Virginia).

Programming includes DCCW-hosted events — such as the opening ceremony, leadership forum, and climate career fair — as well as community-organized events and experiences hosted across the city.

DCCW is a volunteer-led initiative guided by a steering committee composed of individuals and organizations deeply ingrained in the climate community. The committee includes:

• Climate tech innovators

• Policy advocates

• Industry leaders

• Nonprofit representatives

• Community organizers

This collective ensures that DCCW reflects the diverse voices and expertise needed to create meaningful climate action and lasting change.

DC Climate Week (DCCW) is an initiative operating under DMV Climate Collective, a DC based non-profit dedicated to fostering a thriving community of climate professionals and organizations in the Washington, DC area.

DCCW is fiscally sponsored by Halcyon, a Washington, DC-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization renowned for empowering entrepreneurs and changemakers. Through its support, Halcyon helps amplify the impact of climate-focused initiatives by providing access to critical resources, networks, and funding opportunities that drive meaningful change in the region.