Global Environmental Justice Conference 2026

April 13-14, 2026

Where Do We Grow From Here? Environmental Justice and the Politics of Hope in the
Planetary Age

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Preliminary EJ Global Conference Schedule

 

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April 13-14, 2026

The Center for Environmental Justice at CSU, together with our global partners, announces and welcomes you to join us for an extraordinary gathering to continue the dialogue and inspire action on environmental justice.

This hybrid gathering relaunches the series of conferences on environmental justice (EJ) that was envisioned by various EJ centers back in 2017 but interrupted by the pandemic. We aim to deepen connections amongst EJ scholars, advocates, and practitioners across South and North, East and West, across different political and theoretical traditions and substantive interests.

Mapping EJ Presentations & Research

Thanks to CEJ Co-Founder, Melinda Laituri, we have mapped where the global conference presenters are from, as well as where their research is being done. Check out the maps!

 

 

 

Conference Registration Information

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Joining us on campus?

The full campus map with parking can be found here:

https://pts.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Campus-Map-25-26.pdf

Most sessions will take place at the Lory Student Center (LSC) on the third floor.

Any session with a location "MSNR" will be held at the Michael Smith Natural Resources building.

 

Check out the VISIT FORT COLLINS website.

Colorado State University is tucked just into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Fort Collins, Colorado.

On campus, you'll find stunning mountain views and easy access to outdoor adventures like hiking and biking, and our beautiful Cache la Poudre River.

Fort Collins is a friendly, vibrant college town known for our welcoming residents, lively downtown, and thriving craft beer scene.

 

Full Map of Lory Student Center

 

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Check out the VISIT FORT COLLINS website for more information about our lovely city.

Conference Themes

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The Many Meanings of Environmental Justice

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Environmental Justice and Democracy

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Just Transitions in a Planetary Age

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