FAQs - Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Please note that we receive a large volume of enquiries and may not be able to respond to all requests. Please read through these FAQs carefully before contacting the organisers.
What is the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit 2025? What are its main objectives?
The Right Here, Right Now summit is an event designed to advance human rights-based solutions to the climate crisis. The summit themes are:
- Championing research: Promoting research/education for human rights-based responses to climate change.
- Harnessing law: Harnessing law for human rights-based climate solutions.
- Supporting people to exercise their rights: Supporting people to exercise their rights, including to benefit from scientific progress and its applications, to access to information and justice, to freedom of expression and assembly, and to participation in climate action.
- Building the movement: Building a global, whole of society movement for climate justice anchored in human rights.
When and where will the summit take place?
The cornerstone of the summit is a 24-hour global academic plenary that will take place on 5 June 2025 (World Environment Day) at eight universities around the world: University of the South Pacific, Monash University, University of New South Wales-Sydney, University of Nairobi, University of Cape Town, University of Oxford, University of Colorado-Boulder and University of São Paulo.
Additional events will be taking place at some of the university hubs in association with the summit, including the Right Here, Right Now Oxford local programme from 2 June to 8 June.
Will the summit be in-person, virtual, or hybrid?
The summit is a hybrid event, with live audiences at each of the eight universities and a livestream available to attend virtually. The hybrid/hub model is intended to increase access to the summit while decreasing the environmental impact, and participants are discouraged from travelling any further than their closest university hub. In addition, the summit is guided by the principle of avoiding air travel for speakers, performers and attendees wherever possible and as much as possible. A key priority should be avoiding long-haul flights. We acknowledge this may be easier for some hubs than others, due to geography and public transport connections.
Who is organising the summit, and which institutions are involved?
The summit is co-hosted by the University of Oxford, United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, and the Right Here Right Now Global Climate Alliance. The event has been organised with support from the International Universities Climate Alliance and the seven partner universities: University of Cape Town, University of Colorado-Boulder, Monash University, University of Nairobi, University of New South Wales-Sydney, University of São Paulo, and University of the South Pacific.
The Global Academic Plenary has been created in collaboration with all partners. Local events programmes have been organised separately by individual universities and are in association with the summit. Local events programmes are the responsibility of individual university hubs and may not represent all summit co-hosts and partners.
Who is the summit for?
The summit is for anyone interested in learning more about the relationship between climate change and human rights and contributing to the discussion, including students, researchers, educators, legal scholars/professionals, policymakers, business leaders, staff from charities/NGOs and community members.
How can I register to attend the summit as an individual?
Register for the livestream here.
Register for the summit opening event in Oxford on 4 June here.
Register for the academic plenary in Oxford on 5 June here.
To find out more information about the in-person activities at each university hub, see the 24-hour academic plenary calendar which can be found on this page. Please note that summit participants should only attend activities at their closest university hub, and in-person attendance that requires air travel is strongly discouraged.
Are there registration fees or costs associated with attending?
The summit launch event and global plenary are free to attend, both on the livestream and in-person at one of the eight university hubs.
To find out if there are any costs associated with other locally programmed events, please visit the webpages for the relevant local hubs. These are currently or will shortly be available on the global plenary listing.
Most of the events in the Oxford Local Programme are free to attend, but some have associated costs. Please visit the linked pages for each event in the programme to access ticketing details.
Can schools or universities (including academic departments and research groups) register as a group? Can I register for multiple tickets for my business or charity?
Schools, universities and other organisations are encouraged to host watch parties of the livestream, and additional materials will be shared with these institutions. You can register your interest in hosting a watch party here. Find out more at the summit webpage.
Please visit the event website to confirm the registration requirements and options for each of the eight university hubs.
Where exactly will the summit be held, and what are the venue locations? Will there be designated event venues for talks, panels, and networking?
See the calendar on the summit webpage for information about the locations for the 24-hour academic plenary at the eight host universities.
The Sheldonian Theatre is the venue for the launch event and Oxford contribution to the academic plenary, and the Oxford Martin School will be hosting a networking space for coffee breaks and lunch.
The Oxford local programme will take place at a range of venues across Oxford and online. See the Oxford local programme event listings for details.
Are external venues being considered for satellite events, concerts, or exhibitions?
See the calendar on the summit webpage for information about the local programmes of events at each hub. Schools, universities and other organisations who would like to be involved are encouraged to host watch parties, and additional materials will be shared with these institutions. Find out more at the Get Involved section of the summit webpage.
Can you assist with the visa arrangements for international attendees? Can you recommend hotels or accommodation near the summit venue?
Please note that summit participants should only attend activities at their closest university hub, and in-person attendance that requires air travel is strongly discouraged. The launch event and Global Academic Plenary will be livestreamed, as will some of the Oxford local programme events.
The University of Oxford is not able to assist further with visa arrangements or accommodation information.
How can attendees with disabilities or accessibility needs participate in the event? What health and safety measures will be in place for in-person attendees?
Please indicate any accessibility needs when registering for the in-person events in the registration form (if applicable) or by contacting the relevant hub or event organisers. Reach out to the contact at the relevant host university to find out more about health and safety measures.
The University of Oxford will adhere to government guidance with regard to health and safety.
Accessibility information for the Sheldonian Theatre is available here.
Accessibility information for the Oxford Martin School is available here.
Access guides to other University buildings and spaces which may be used in the Oxford local programme can be found here.
How can I participate if I am unable to attend in person? Will sessions be livestreamed or recorded for later viewing?
The entire 24-hour academic plenary will be livestreamed. After the summit, recordings of the sessions will be shared through the 2025 summit website.
How do I register for the online version of the summit?
Please register for the livestream here.
Will online attendees have the opportunity to ask questions and engage with speakers?
An interactive polling system will be shared with all registered livestream participants so that virtual participants can ask questions and contribute to online polls.
Where can I find the full agenda for the summit?
An overview of the 24-hour academic plenary is available here. For detailed information about the format of each of the sessions (keynotes, panels, etc.) and the confirmed speakers/panellists, please visit the event page for the relevant university hubs (linked on the main summit page in the global plenary overview).
How can I stay updated on changes or additions to the programme?
Please visit the summit website to stay updated on changes or additions to the programme. Information will be shared with people who register for the livestream and in-person events in advance of the summit through an email newsletter.
Will there be social events or networking opportunities for attendees?
Each of the eight university hubs will be hosting a live programme of events, including networking opportunities. In addition, interactive tools will encourage contributions from participants in the livestream. People attending the summit in Oxford are encouraged to attend events throughout the week of the summit that will include both social and networking opportunities.
Are there opportunities to meet with university representatives, policymakers, or climate advocacy group, corporate, NGO, and government representatives?
In addition to the international academic plenary at each of the university hubs, summit participants are encouraged to review the calendar of local programme events at each hub and IUCA member universities, which are designed for a range of audiences and include both in-person, virtual and hybrid events.
Who should media outlets interested in the summit get in touch with?
Representatives from media outlets should get in touch with news.office@admin.ox.ac.uk.
How can organisations sponsor or financially support the summit? What sponsorship tiers are available, and what benefits do sponsors receive?
Please contact rhrn@admin.ox.ac.uk if you are interested in sponsoring the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit 2025. A sponsorship pack with more information about sponsorship levels is available upon request.
Are there funding or grants available to support attendance for researchers, students or representatives from NGOs or developing nations?
No grants or financial assistance are available. The summit is free both for the livestream and in-person attendance at one of the university hubs.
Please note that summit participants should only attend activities at their closest university hub, and in-person attendance that requires air travel is strongly discouraged.
Can I propose a session or apply to be a speaker for the 24-hour academic plenary? Are there opportunities for researchers to showcase their work?
For the 24-hour academic plenary, each partner university has prepared a programme of speakers and panels. We are not currently seeking additional speakers.
Can organisations host side events, booths, or exhibitions at the summit?
We have worked with the Oxford Climate Research Network, colleagues across the University of Oxford, and local partners to develop the Oxford local programme of activities to complement the global academic plenary. We are not currently seeking any additional contributions to the Oxford local programme.
Please visit the partner university websites to find out more about any local programmes at their hubs. Local programme events hosted by members of the International Universities Climate Alliance will be included in our main calendar of events.
Are there any paid roles or internships available to support the summit?
We are not currently recruiting paid staff to support the summit.
How can students or professionals volunteer to assist with the summit?
Students and staff at the eight host universities are encouraged to get in touch with their university hub contacts to find out about opportunities to volunteer. Please visit individual event pages from the 24-hour academic plenary calendar to connect with your local hub.
Current Oxford students and staff interested in volunteering during the summit (4-5 June) and Oxford programme of events (2-8 June) should email rhrn@admin.ox.ac.uk
with the subject line ”Oxford summit volunteer”.
Is the summit accepting proposals from event service providers (e.g., transport, branding, audio-visual, photography, logistical or operational support)?
No, we are not seeking proposals from event service providers.
How can individuals and organisations stay engaged after the summit?
After the summit, all participants that registered for the livestream or in-person events will be included in an email newsletter that shares the recordings of the sessions, any relevant resources, and opportunities to stay engaged with the eight university hubs and summit partners. In compliance with data and privacy regulation, personal data will not be retained after this post-summit communication.
Who can I contact about the summit?
For information about the activities or content taking place at the different co-host university hubs, please see the hub websites which are or will shortly be linked in the global plenary programme.
For information regarding Oxford local programme events, please see the event pages linked in the Oxford local programme listings and contact the organisers of these events directly.
Other enquiries about the summit and enquiries about in-person events in Oxford can be directed to the main summit email, rhrn@admin.ox.ac.uk. Please note that we receive a large volume of emails and may not be able to respond to all requests. Please ensure you have read these FAQs before contacting the summit email.
