events

Upcoming Events

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Climate and Health

Hosted by the International Universities Climate Alliance, the March Global Thematic Dialogue will consider the role of higher education in climate and health. What is the role of universities to ensure better health outcomes? How can we enable health systems to be climate-resilient, low carbon, sustainable and equitable?

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Earth Day 2025

In 2025, Earth Day celebrates its 55th anniversary. Our Power, Our Planet™ Let’s unite in our collective global commitment to renewable energy, whether it’s solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal or tidal – to generate clean electricity for everyone.

Earth

4 Jun 2025 – 7 Jun 2025

Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit

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

Istanbul streetscape

16 Jun 2025 – 19 Jun 2025

Global Sustainable Development Congress

The Times Higher Education Global Sustainable Development Congress will be held in Istanbul, Türkiye. Join delegates from global higher education, governments and businesses – all with a shared commitment to accelerating progress towards the United Nations' SDGs.

chicago Illinois

16 Jun 2025 – 20 Jun 2025

Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress (SRI2025)

SRI is the world’s largest annual convening focused on action-forward, knowledge-based and inclusive approaches to sustainability. Working with the University of Illinois System, SRI2025 (held in Chicago, Illinois & Online) will mobilize sustainability solutions in the US and around the world.

New York City

21 Sep 2025 – 28 Sep 2025

Climate Week NYC

Climate Week NYC is being held from September 21-28, 2025. The event takes place every year in partnership with the United Nations General Assembly and is run in coordination with the United Nations and the City of New York.

Past Events

Big Ben, London

9 Dec 2024 – 11 Dec 2024

QS Reimagine Education Conference 2024

The QS Reimagine Education Awards and Conference brings together a variety of communities motivated to shape the future of education. The conference has been central to the formation of key partnerships between edtech companies, universities, schools, and educational non-profits worldwide. Join in to network, learn, and gain insight with the most innovative minds to discuss the future of teaching and learning.

Baku

11 Nov 2024 – 22 Nov 2024

UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) - Baku

The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will convene from 11 to 22 November 2024. It will take place in Azerbaijan.

Sydney Opera House

11 Nov 2024 – 13 Nov 2024

International Conference on Advances in Carbon Science & Innovation (ICACSI)

ICACSI 2024 will provide a dynamic platform for scientists, engineers, researchers, and students from diverse disciplines to converge and exchange recent breakthroughs in carbon science and innovation. Join discussions on current findings and enjoy valuable networking opportunities with internationally renowned experts, to propel the advancement of Carbon Science and Innovation.

Trees

23 Oct 2024 – 24 Oct 2024

Climate Proofing Small & Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs)

There are substantial numbers of SMEs, who are under-resourced, and who have an important role to play if properly empowered. Independent, rigorous, academic evidence globally can underpin effective SME climate action.

Global Thematic Dialogue Series October

Climate Action and Capacity Building for Higher Education Students | Considering global youth perspectives on climate education as well as roadblocks and opportunities for integrating youth perspectives into decision-making.

wattle

8 Oct 2024 – 10 Oct 2024

The Global Nature Positive Summit 2024

Australia will host the first Global Nature Positive Summit at the International Convention Centre in Sydney.

New York City

22 Sep 2024 – 29 Sep 2024

Climate Week New York City (NYC)

This year Climate Week NYC is bringing together climate leaders from the very top tiers of business and government to deliver an impactful agenda, taking place both in person and virtually.

Global Thematic Dialogue Series September

Universities Tackling Scope 3 Emissions | The Supply Chain. Considering perspectives on operationalising and actioning the reduction of emissions within the supply chain of universities.

bangkok, thailand

10 Jun 2024 – 13 Jun 2024

THE | Global Sustainable Development Congress

Uniting higher education, governments, industry and society for a sustainable future.