Once centered on environmental protection alone, the “green manifesto” has evolved into global humanism — a vision linking climate action with social equity, economic resilience, and cultural inclusion.
Today’s climate leadership recognizes that environmental crises disproportionately affect vulnerable communities, and solutions must safeguard human dignity while cutting emissions.
This holistic approach blends science, ethics, and governance, promoting just transitions, cross-border cooperation, and integrated human development. Success is measured not only in carbon reduction but in lives improved, communities strengthened, and futures secured.
Join us for this Keynote sponsored by the Atkinson Center and the Emerging Markets Institute at Cornell, as our panel explores climate action's evolution from pure environmentalism to a human-centered movement advancing equity and resilience. You will discover how modern solutions are uniting science, ethics, and governance to protect both planet and people while strengthening communities.
