Climate Change Conference
Climate Change Conference
Shifting Waters: Water Security and the Emerging Water Crisis - March 12-15, 2025
Climate change has dramatic implications for the world's water resources. Communities worldwide face worsening droughts, more frequent flooding, and rising sea levels. Warmer waters harm aquatic ecosystems and damage fisheries, while more than half the world's population faces water security challenges. Loyola University Chicago's 2025 Climate Change Conference will explore strategies for developing just solutions to the emerging water crisis. Speakers will discuss how people are working to protect water resources on global, regional, and local levels. The event will also provide opportunities for participants to become part of the solution and positively impact people and the planet.
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
| SESSION | TIME |
|---|---|
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 |
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| Film Screening and Discussion: We Are Tuvalu | 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. |
THURSDAY, MARCH 13 |
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| Campus Sustainability Tour | 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Keynote Event Featuring Peter Gleick, PhD | 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. |
FRIDAY, MARCH 14 |
|
| Panel 1: Global Perspectives on Climate and Water | 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
| Panel 2: Protecting Great Lakes Water Resources | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| Panel 3: Local Solutions to Water Challenges | 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
| Exhibit Hall | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| Climate Emotions Art Exhibition | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| Poster Session and Reception | 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. |
SATURDAY, MARCH 15 |
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| Panel Discussion and Reception: Celebrating Laudato Si’ at Ten | 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Musical Performance: Missa Laudato Si’ (Separate ticket required) | 7:30 p.m. |
VIEW THE DETAILED SCHEDULE
View the detailed schedule with session information here.
REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE
Registration is now open here. To secure your spot at the event, please register by March 5, 2025. There is a registration fee of $15 for the in-person keynote event, $5 for the online keynote, and $15 for the in-person programming on Friday, March 14. Discounts are available for all students and for Loyola students, faculty, and staff. Please email ClimateConference@luc.edu for information about discount codes.
Please note:
A separate ticket is required for the Missa Laudato Si' musical performance on Saturday, March 15.
Conference organizers are not able to sponsor international travel or provide visa documentation for this event.
REQUEST A TABLE IN THE EXHIBIT HALL
Student organizations, community groups, nonprofits, and businesses that do work in these areas are welcome to exhibit at the conference on Friday, March 14. Exhibitor applications are due February 24, 2025. Request a table in the exhibit hall here.
PRESENT A POSTER
The poster session provides an opportunity for researchers to share work on topics related to environmental sustainability, climate change, water resources, and water security. Please note that presenters are responsible for printing and bringing their own posters, and Loyola does not sponsor international travel for this event. Submissions are due February 9, and notifications of poster acceptance will go out on February 14. Learn more and submit a poster here.
SUBMIT WORK FOR THE CLIMATE EMOTIONS ART EXHIBITION
The student-organized Climate Emotions Art Exhibition invites Loyola students to express their fears and hopes about climate change through art. Organizers will accept submissions through March 1, 2025. Click here to learn more and submit a piece of art.
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LOYOLA PARTNERS
We are grateful for the partnership of the following units within Loyola University Chicago.
Lead Partner
The Climate Change Conference is presented as part of the Ann F. Baum Speaker Series in partnership with the Gannon Center for Women and Leadership.
Additional Partners
Department of Fine and Performing Arts
Gannon Center for Women and Leadership
Hank Center for Catholic Intellectual Heritage
School of Communication
University Marketing and Communication
Past Conferences
Our climate change conferences are always the highlight of our academic year. Past speakers have included renowned scientists, community activists, and leaders in government, nonprofits, education, religion, and other fields.
Read MoreSCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
| SESSION | TIME |
|---|---|
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 |
|
| Film Screening and Discussion: We Are Tuvalu | 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. |
THURSDAY, MARCH 13 |
|
| Campus Sustainability Tour | 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Keynote Event Featuring Peter Gleick, PhD | 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. |
FRIDAY, MARCH 14 |
|
| Panel 1: Global Perspectives on Climate and Water | 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
| Panel 2: Protecting Great Lakes Water Resources | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| Panel 3: Local Solutions to Water Challenges | 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
| Exhibit Hall | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| Climate Emotions Art Exhibition | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| Poster Session and Reception | 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. |
SATURDAY, MARCH 15 |
|
| Panel Discussion and Reception: Celebrating Laudato Si’ at Ten | 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Musical Performance: Missa Laudato Si’ (Separate ticket required) | 7:30 p.m. |
VIEW THE DETAILED SCHEDULE
View the detailed schedule with session information here.
REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE
Registration is now open here. To secure your spot at the event, please register by March 5, 2025. There is a registration fee of $15 for the in-person keynote event, $5 for the online keynote, and $15 for the in-person programming on Friday, March 14. Discounts are available for all students and for Loyola students, faculty, and staff. Please email ClimateConference@luc.edu for information about discount codes.
Please note:
A separate ticket is required for the Missa Laudato Si' musical performance on Saturday, March 15.
Conference organizers are not able to sponsor international travel or provide visa documentation for this event.
REQUEST A TABLE IN THE EXHIBIT HALL
Student organizations, community groups, nonprofits, and businesses that do work in these areas are welcome to exhibit at the conference on Friday, March 14. Exhibitor applications are due February 24, 2025. Request a table in the exhibit hall here.
PRESENT A POSTER
The poster session provides an opportunity for researchers to share work on topics related to environmental sustainability, climate change, water resources, and water security. Please note that presenters are responsible for printing and bringing their own posters, and Loyola does not sponsor international travel for this event. Submissions are due February 9, and notifications of poster acceptance will go out on February 14. Learn more and submit a poster here.
SUBMIT WORK FOR THE CLIMATE EMOTIONS ART EXHIBITION
The student-organized Climate Emotions Art Exhibition invites Loyola students to express their fears and hopes about climate change through art. Organizers will accept submissions through March 1, 2025. Click here to learn more and submit a piece of art.
LOYOLA PARTNERS
We are grateful for the partnership of the following units within Loyola University Chicago.
Lead Partner
The Climate Change Conference is presented as part of the Ann F. Baum Speaker Series in partnership with the Gannon Center for Women and Leadership.
Additional Partners
Department of Fine and Performing Arts
Gannon Center for Women and Leadership
Hank Center for Catholic Intellectual Heritage
School of Communication
University Marketing and Communication