Advancing the conversation around climate change and human rights

In June 2025 the University of Oxford is hosting a global summit on climate change and human rights in partnership with UN Human Rights, the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Alliance, the International Universities Climate Alliance, and co-host universities across the world.

A 24-hour global plenary

The cornerstone of the summit is a hybrid global event on World Environment Day, 5th of June 2025. We will bring together leading thinkers and practitioners at the intersection of climate change and human rights for a 24-hour global plenary, which will be broadcast live across time zones. Co-created and co-delivered by universities across the world, the plenary will follow the sun as we pass the baton between different regions.

Local activities and events

From the 4th to the 7th of June 2025, the University of Oxford will be hosting local activities themed around climate justice, as will many of our partner universities around the world. Look out for talks, exhibitions, concerts, and more.

Universities and organisations

There are many ways for universities to engage with the global summit. 

We also welcome engagement from other organisations working in the fields of climate change, human rights, and climate justice, including NGOs, charities, and businesses:

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