In December2022, theinauguralRight Here, Right Now Global Climate Summitaddressed the interconnectedness of human rights and climate change. Boulder held theinaugural Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit, which gatheredsome of the world's foremost human rights, scientific, political, educational, cultural and industry leadersto outline andcommit to specific actions addressing the harmful effects of climate change on human rights.
“The University of Colorado Boulder is proud to have been the inaugural host and now a co-host of the Americas for this important global climate summit. As a climate science research leader, we are honored to be among the world's top universities that will leverage the knowledge of faculty experts and youth to address the global climate crisis.”
—Justin Schwartz
Boulder Chancellor