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Climate Conversations 2026 - The Ethical, Legal, and International Impact of Climate Justice

April 17, 2026

Join Us for Climate Conversations 2026.  Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Climate Conversations with a powerful one-day event focused on climate justice—a defining challenge of our time. As climate change accelerates, wildfires grow more frequent and intense, threatening ecosystems, human health, and global stability.

This milestone gathering will unite experts, activists, and community voices to explore the ethical, legal, and social dimensions of climate justice and identify urgent actions to safeguard our future. Together, we can spark meaningful change and build a more resilient world.


Keynote Speaker: Attorney Carlton Waterhouse (invited)
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation that shapes tomorrow.


 

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Presented By

Camellia Moses-Okpodu

Dr. Camellia Moses Okpodu, former Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (University of Wyoming), has dedicated her life to educating others on Climate Change and its impact on the Diaspora.  Dr. Okpodu presents this 2026 one Day Virtual Workshop (April 17, 2026) on Climate Research and its legal implications where Scientists, Students, and Future Leaders can examine effective options for moving forward as it relates to the effects of climate science on the global landscape. The concept of a virtual Climate Conversations and Climate Champions resulted from NSF Award Number 2211914 from the Directorate for Geosciences.  Dr. Okpodu has been engaged in this environmental conversation since 2006 when she started the Maxwell Bempong Environmental Lecture at Norfolk State University.  This will be her 20th conversation. 

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This year's virtual conference focuses on climate climate justice. Get Your Voice Heard. 


Register Now to reserve your spot on this all-important conference.  Limited Spaces available.  https://uwyo.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIpd-GtqDssHdF4OOTFs5eJtn_UhU3XMbCE


Publications from Previous Virtual Conferences:

  • Chanjman atmosfè a – Creating a Change in the Atmosphere to Broaden Climate Conversations with a focus on Haiti Authored by: Camellia Moses Okpodu; Bridger Huhn; Samelia Okpodu-Pyuzza; Calherbe Monel was accepted in Environ. Earth Sci. Proc. (ISSN 3042-5743) on 20 October 2025. 
  • Okpodu, C.M.; Holmes, B.J.; Williams, M.N.V.; Waldron-Moore, P.; Tyson, P.; Twesigye, C.K. Climate Conversations: A One Day Virtual Symposium on the Impact That Climate Change Has on the African Diaspora. Environ. Sci. Proc. 2022, 20, 2. https://doi.org/10.3390/environsciproc2022020002



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Tentative Agenda - April 17, 2026

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  • 10:00 - 10:15 am EST: Welcome and Overview


  • 10:16 am - 11:15 am EST: Keynote Address

    Attorney Carlton Waterhouse (invited) - Dr. Carlton Waterhouse is an international expert on environmental law and environmental justice, as well as reparations and redress for historic injustices..  


  • 11:16am - 11:29 am EST: Climate Champion 2026

    • Dr. Camellia Okpodu Recognition 

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm EST: Panel 1 - Ethical Dimensions of Climate Justice

     Focus:

    • Moral obligations to vulnerable communities

    • Intergenerational equity

    • Indigenous knowledge and rights

    • Climate trauma and displacement


    CONFIRMED:

    • Dr. David Robinson-Morris - Scholar, author, philosopher, social justice and human rights advocate-activist, educator, philanthropist, community organizer, DEI practitioner, and administrator

  • 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EST: Panel 2 -Legal Frameworks and Climate Accountability

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    Focus:

    • Climate litigation and environmental law

    • International treaties and enforcement mechanisms

    • Corporate responsibility and ESG compliance

    • Role of universities in shaping climate policy


  • 1:30pm - 2:30 pm EST: Panel 3 - Global Perspectives and Sustainable Solutions

    Focus:

    • International climate diplomacy and equity

    • Sustainable development goals (SDGs)

    • Technology and innovation for climate resilience

    • Local-global partnerships for sustainability


  • 2:30 pm EST: Special Presentations

    • 2:30 - 2:50 pm -Update on Research 

  • 2:50 – 3:00 pm EST: Closing Remarks

    • Camellia Okpodu

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