From San Francisco to New York and Milan, cities all around the world have hosted climate gatherings annually.

Now it's San Diego’s turn.

The inaugural San Diego Climate Week begins on Wednesday and runs through Oct. 8. It features more than 100 community-led events around the county, most of which are free.

“Our mission is just to create space for collaboration, education and action that accelerates local climate solutions and strengthens resilience in our communities,” said Erika Rodriguez, chair of the organizing committee at San Diego Climate Week.

The event kicks off at 5 p.m. with a community bike ride led by BikeSD from Trolley Barn Park in University Heights to Balboa Park, followed by a 7 p.m. panel discussion on clean air at the Mingei International Museum.

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