Are you a Harvard or MIT student or alumni interested in a career in climate and sustainability? Or an employer interested in reaching Harvard University and MIT students with career opportunities? The Salata Institute Climate and Sustainability Career Expo is a collaborative effort across Harvard schools and MIT to connect organizations focused on climate, sustainability, and the environment with Harvard undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni. Join us for the next expo on Friday November 7, 2025 from 1:00 – 4:30pm. 

About the Expo

Hosts

Hosted by Harvard FAS Mignone Center for Career Success (undergraduate, MA/MS/ALM, and PhD)  in collaboration with the Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability, the Harvard School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, Harvard Business School, Harvard Divinity School, Harvard Graduate School of Design, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Law School, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard Medical School, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Location

Harvard’s Gutman Conference Center – 6 Appian Way, Cambridge, MA 02138 (map)
The Gutman Conference Center has a LEED Gold certification.

Schedule

● 11:30-12:30: Organization arrival and set up period (lunch provided)
● 12:30-4:30pm: Fair open to students
● 4:30-5:00pm: Organization pack up period

Students & Alumni

Harvard and MIT undergraduate and graduate students as well as Harvard and MIT alumni are welcome to register to attend the Expo.

Students and Alumni Register Here

Get Ready for the Expo

Looking for tips on how to prepare for a career fair? Watch this presentation by the Harvard FAS Mignone Center for Career Success

Join Events this Fall

Can’t wait for the Expo? The Salata Institute hosted a Careers in Climate Action Speaker Series this past year. Hear from climate and sustainability professionals about their career journeys and experiences. Watch the series here. 

Employers

Join us at the expo to showcase jobs, internships, research experiences, and/or potential projects related to climate and sustainability within your organization. Every registration request will be reviewed by the planning committee. You will receive an email regarding the status of your registration once it is reviewed.

Registration is now open!

Register now

Costs

Early Registration Discount Available until September 5:

• For-profit employers: $150
• Non-profit employers: $35

After September 5 registration rates will return to: 

• For-profit employers: $200
• Non-profit employers: $50

*Please note that there is a no-refund policy for canceled fair registrations.

Registration will include a table with two chairs and lunch for attending representatives. 

New for 2025: Careers in Climate Action Speaker Series and Networking Event on Thursday Nov. 6th 

Join us on November 6th for an evening with alumni, industry leaders, founders, and changemakers who are shaping the future of climate and sustainability careers. The program will feature a keynote address, dynamic panels, and lightning-round “reverse pitches” highlighting diverse pathways—from climate finance and clean technology to sustainable design, advocacy, and community leadership—followed by an interactive networking dinner connecting students, alumni, and employers from across the climate and sustainability ecosystem.

The event will also be livestreamed and recorded. 

Date: Thursday, November 6th
Time: 3:30–9:00 PM
Location: Fong Auditorium in Boylston Hall, 5 Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA 02138

Register Here for In Person and Livestream Participation 

Program Overview

3:30–4:15 PM | Panel 1 – Empowering Climate and Sustainability Leaders: Building the Workforce for Change

• Anshuman Bapna, CEO, Terra.do
• Matthias Muehlbauer, COO and Co-Founder, OnePointFive
• Emilie McGlone, Executive Director, UN Peace Boat
• Matheus Lima, Fellowship Coordinator, Clean Energy Leadership Institute
• Kannan Thiruvengadam, Executive Director, Eastie Farm

Climate action starts with people. This panel brings together organizations training, mentoring, and mobilizing individuals to lead change—from local farms to global networks. Speakers will share how they’re building the skills, leadership, and community connections needed for a just and effective climate transition.

4:15–4:45 PM | Keynote – Careers with Impact: Navigating the Climate and Sustainability Job Landscape
Speaker: Leonard Adler, Founder and CEO, Green Jobs Network

The climate job market is dynamic—growing in some areas, contracting in others, and constantly shifting with policy, technology, and investment trends. Leonard Adler will share strategies for navigating this evolving landscape, whether you’re seeking your first role, making a transition, or building on existing experience. Learn how to align your skills and values with opportunities that make a meaningful impact.

4:45–5:30 PM | Reverse Pitch 1 – Climate and Sustainability Startups: Innovating Under Pressure

• Emma Shockley, Chief Program Officer, Climate Cardinals
• Carl Philip Dybwad, COO, Climate Cardinals
• Luciano Bueno, CEO, Galy
• Dr. Ahmad Antar, Founder and Executive Director, Digital Emissions
• Oliver Barham, COO and Co-Founder, Terra Fusion
• Nicolas Davies, Analyst at Carbon Containment Lab
• Ujjwal Kumar, Founder, Quantum Alliance

Startups drive many of the most exciting climate innovations—but they also face steep hurdles. In this reverse pitch, founders will share what they’re building and one real challenge they’re tackling right now. Students and alumni will be invited to contribute fresh perspectives that could help shape the future of climate entrepreneurship.

5:30–5:45 PM | Break

5:45–6:15 PM | Panel 2 – Designing Resilient Futures: From Data to Action

• Stephanie Gagnon, President, Climate Risk Institute
• Tappan Parker, Outreach and Engagement Lead, World Resources Institute
• Fernando Yu, Economist, Aretian Urban Analytics & Design LLC
• Benjamin Matusow, Sr. Climate and Coastal Resilience Infrastructure Delivery Project Manager, City of Boston Planning Department
  Moderator: Morayo Kamson, Master in Urban Planning ’27

Building climate resilience requires bridging data, design, and decision-making. This panel brings together leaders using analytics, research, and innovation to turn climate risk insights into action. Speakers will explore how they are helping communities and institutions design resilient futures in the face of a changing climate.

6:15–6:45 PM | Panel 3 – Financing the Future: Climate and Sustainability Capital and Philanthropy

• Elizabeth Lewis, Managing Director and Global Head of Sustainability for the Infrastructure Group, Blackstone
• Joanna Messing, CEO, Growald Climate Fund

Capital is a critical driver of climate action, but financing the transition requires creativity, patience, and cross-sector collaboration. This panel brings together leaders from investment, philanthropy, and global climate finance to explore how they’re mobilizing resources toward meaningful impact. Panelists will share insights on career paths that connect financial strategy with environmental and social outcomes—and how the next generation can help shape where capital flows.

6:45–7:30 PM | Reverse Pitch 2 – Leading for Impact: Scaling Climate and Sustainability Solutions Across System

• Elizabeth Gray, CEO, Audubon Society
• Øyvind Bjørnstad, Director of Sustainability, Vestre
• Kayla Creek, Talent Manager, Elevate
• Rob Werner, New Hampshire State Director, League of Conservation Voters
• Lezlie A. Griffin, Director of Talent and Equity, Earthworks
• Karina Weinstein, Director of Sustainability and Climate Change, FXB Global

Climate and sustainability leadership takes many forms—from protecting biodiversity and designing sustainable cities to expanding clean energy access, strengthening community resilience, and advancing climate justice. In this reverse pitch, cross-sector organizations will share key challenges they face in scaling equitable and impactful climate solutions. Students and alumni will be invited to think alongside these leaders, offering creative, cross-disciplinary ideas for collaboration and impact at scale.

7:30–9:00 PM | Networking Dinner & Reception
Join us for an informal buffet dinner and networking session in Ticknor Lounge. Organizations will be grouped by theme, making it easy for students to find and connect with presenters based on their interests and career goals. Employers and representatives are also encouraged to network with one another and build connections across the climate and sustainability ecosystem.

Hosted in collaboration with Harvard FAS Mignone Center for Career Success (undergraduate, MA/MS/ALM, and PhD), Harvard School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, Harvard Business School, Harvard Divinity School, Harvard Graduate School of Design, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Law School, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard Medical School, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.