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Student Environmental Conference @ Manchester University on Sept 28, 2026
Monday, September 28, 2026
Student Environmental Conference
Conference Center \\ Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN 46962
We are excited to announce the first Regional Student Environmental Conference hosted by Manchester University’s Center for Environmental Resilience and Social Engagement and Earth Charter Indiana.
This regional student conference aims to connect and engage students in environmental stewardship, education, and action. The day will include sessions to inspire students, to have meaningful dialogue and connect, and to share and discover actionable ways to address environmental issues.
This event requires registration in advance. Registration is free and open to all high school and college students in the northeast Indiana region.
Register HERE: https://www.manchester.edu/event/regional-student-environmental-conference/
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Past Climate Leadership Summits
WHere We Started
In August 2016, we inaugurated this remarkable gathering, the first of its kind, the Climate Leadership Summit. Our founding mayors, Jim Brainard and Joe Stahura, along with Earth Charter Indiana, convened mayors, their delegations, experts, and advocates from across the state for a day of intensive learning. The purpose was simple: to inspire action to create climate resilient communities across the Hoosier State.
PAst Climate Leadership Summits
CLS10: September 5, 2025 @ Ivy Tech, Indianapolis IN
CLS9: September 6, 2024 @ Purdue University Fort Wayne, Ft. Wayne, IN
CLS8: September 8, 2023 @IUN, Gary IN
CLS7: September 8-9, 2022 @ IU East, Richmond, IN
CLS6: August 31, 2021 @ University of Evansville, Evansville, IN
CLS5: August 27, 2020 Virtual Summit
CLS4: September 12, 2019 @ Goshen College, Goshen, IN
CLS3: September 13, 2018 @ Englewood CDC, Indianapolis, IN
CLS2: September 13, 2017 @ Indianapolis Parks’ Arts Garden, Indianapolis
CLS1: August 24, 2016 @ Indiana Interchurch Center, Indianapolis
Past Participating Cities
Angola, Batesville, Bloomington, Carmel, Columbus, Crawfordsville, Culver, East Chicago, Elkhart, Evansville, Fishers, Fort Wayne, Gary, Goshen, Greencastle, Hobart, Huntingburg, Huntington, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Lafayette, Logansport, Michigan City, Mishawaka, Muncie, Nappanee, New Albany, North Vernon, Plymouth, Portage, Richmond, South Bend, Valparaiso, Wabash, West Lafayette, Whiting
Not on this list? Join us this year! Let your city or town officials know about us or ask to be their representative.