Supported by the Society of Legal Scholars Climate Crises Fund

CONVENOR: Dr Cynthia C. Umezulike, PhD

CHAIR: Professor Rebecca Bunting, Vice Chancellor, University of Bedfordshire.

1. Climate Awareness Campaign Seminar in commemoration of World Climate Change Day

• Date: May 15th, 2025
• Time: 1:00 – 2:00PM
• Venue: Join virtual meeting on MSTeams

Speakers:

Dr William Finnegan, University of Oxford Climate Educator and Founder of the Museum of Climate Hope.

Dr Bill Finnegan is the Head of Programmes in Lifelong Learning in Social Sciences (job share) at the Department for Continuing Education at the University of Oxford and also serves as the Sustainability Education and Research Manager in Oxford’s Environmental Sustainability Team. Bill leads the Vice-Chancellor’s Colloquium on Climate, an extra-curricular interdisciplinary skills programme for Oxford undergraduates. He is also a co-investigator of the Education and Training for the Climate project at the Department of Education and creator of the Museum of Climate Hope experience in Oxford’s gardens, libraries and museums. Bill has an AB in Environmental Studies from Dartmouth College, an MESc in Environmental Science from Yale University, and a DPhil in Geography and the Environment from the University of Oxford. He co-founded Tamarack Media, writes for The Conversation, and has produced short films for BBC Ideas.

Dr Racha Ammati, International GESI Expert and Consultant

Dr Racha Zahira Ammati is a leading international expert in Gender Equality, Social Inclusion (GESI), and Climate Justice, with over a decade of experience in global development and humanitarian action. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science, Public Administration, and International Relations, with a focus on gender equality and climate resilience, explored through a case study between Canada and Peru. Dr. Ammati has worked closely with UN agencies and civil society organizations across Latin America, Africa, and the MENA region to advance climate justice, emphasizing the rights of Indigenous women facing environmental degradation. Her work advocates for gender-transformative, intersectional climate solutions, ensuring marginalized communities are included in the global transition to a climate-resilient future. Dr. Ammati is committed to decolonizing development and advancing equitable policies that integrate gender equality and sustainable development.

2. Climate Sustainability Strategy Talk, Green Lunch, and Tree Planting Exercise in commemoration of World Environment Day

• Date: Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
• Time: 12:00 – 2:00PM
• Venue: University of Bedfordshire, Moot Court Room H217

3. Ongoing Digital Media Campaign to continue raising awareness and engaging with our audience.

• Date: May through July 2025

Climate Sustainability Awareness March – July 3 2025, a student-focused climate activism and advocacy training event on peaceful protests, marching, and the practice of climate sustainability in the real world.

4. International Conference on Human Rights, Sustainability, and Climate Change as a major platform for academic presentations, lecture discussions and global dialogue

• Date: Friday, September 26th, 2025

Download the Campaign flyer [PDF]