​The Climate Conscious Conference aims to provide a learning platform about the ways in which climate change disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, emphasizing the intersection of environmental issues with social justice, economic inequality, equity, and human rights. The conference will make connections across stakeholders in academia, NGOs, and government agencies and highlight the efforts of graduate student groups in the Korbel School of International Studies. The scholars and experts invited to this conference will have multidisciplinary backgrounds to provide unique perspectives on the intersectional nature of climate change issues and their global impact.
Amplify the voices of those most impacted by the Climate Crisis including activists, indigenous people and community leaders.
Make connections about the intersectional nature of climate change as it relates to social, economic, racial and environmental justice.
Support cross sectoral learning and stakeholder engagement on Climate Issues by bringing together NGO's, Govt. Officials, Academics, Students and Activists.
Generate opportunities for students to showcase their work, build their network and enhance their profesional opportunities in the climate space.
Bring together the Korbel academic and practitioner community to recognize that climate is a cross-sectoral issue that demands all of our attention.
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All Conference Sessions will happen at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver at 2201 S. Gaylord St., Denver, CO 80208.
1hr street parking is available surrounding the University Campus and there are a number of Pay to Park lots next to the Korbel School. The school is also accessible by public transit.