How do evolving assumptions about socioeconomic development shape climate futures — and how can new scenario frameworks better inform research, policy, and planning?

The Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs) are widely used narratives developed by climate researchers and embedded in long-term models like International Futures (IFs) to project global development trends through 2100. These scenarios underpin much of the analysis produced by organizations such as the IPCC.

Join the Pardee Institute for a Lunch and Learn exploring new research that extends and reimagines these pathways, including updated scenario frameworks projecting development through 2150. This session will also introduce the Scenario Evolution Process (SEP), a collaborative, research community–led initiative aimed at building the next generation of socioeconomic scenarios beyond the SSPs. Beginning with a global survey and evolving through workshops and academic publications, SEP represents a forward-looking effort to reshape how climate and development futures are modeled. This session is ideal for students, researchers, and practitioners interested in climate modeling, socioeconomic futures, and scenario development.

The 2026 colloquium will explore current challenges to democracy around the world and international and comparative legal responses that could strengthen equal participation as a broad democratic principle. The colloquium is co-hosted by the Ved Nanda Center for International and Comparative Law, the Sié Chéou-Kang Center for International Security & Diplomacy, and the Denver Journal of International Law and Policy.

View the 2026 Sutton Colloquium Program

Join us for a fascinating fireside chat with Dr. A. Dirk Moses, Anne and Bernard Spitzer Professor of International Relations, City College of New York, and editor of the Journal of Genocide Studies. Following his remarks, Korbel Prof. Marie Berry will moderate a conversation with Dr. Moses and Dr. Simon Maghakyan, University of Oxford Associate and Colorado College Visiting Professor.

Refreshments will be provided.

This event is presented by the Sié Chéou-Kang Center for International Security and Diplomacy in partnership with Armenians of Colorado.

Jackson/Ho China Forum CCUSC is proud to be the local host of:

China Town Hall Webcast
Tuesday, April 7 at 4:30 p.m. MT
The China Town Hall provides a snapshot of the current U.S.-China relationship, examines how that relationship reverberates at the local level, and connects people around the country with U.S. policymakers and thought leaders on China. The virtual webcast is free and open to the public.

Watch webcast here: https://www.ncuscr.org/livestream/

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Is China an Existential Threat? Getting China Right
Following the town hall, please join us for a separate local webinar featuring a special guest speaker.

Tuesday, April 7, 6:30–7:30 p.m. MT
Speaker: Mr. Dennis Wilder, Senior Fellow, Georgetown University and Former Senior Director for East Asian Affairs, National Security Council

Moderated by Korbel Professor Suisheng Zhao.

Register for Zoom here: https://udenver.zoom.us/meeting/register/SBIxWMyeSL-KQSAPFSDGWg#/registration

Please join us as we recap an international meeting of experts reflecting on the ethical dilemmas surrounding the scramble for critical minerals to meet the clean energy transition. Building on our own research as well as those of our participants studying China, the US, and European investment in mining in Southeast Asia, Latin America and Africa, we will discuss 1) geopolitical dynamics, material requirements, and different visions of a sustainable future; 2) communities, strategies, and democracy around extractive industry expansion; and 3) opportunities and challenges moving forward.

Speakers: Deborah Avant, Devin Finn, Linda Mendez-Barrientos, and Tricia Olsen. Read their bios here.

Colorado SunFest 2026, hosted by The Colorado Sun at the Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs will be a daylong event bringing Coloradans together to discuss what makes A Better Colorado on Friday, May 1.

Whether the conversation is centered on politics, outdoors, environment or education, all Coloradans have a say in how to make this great state even better.

Students are eligible for discounted tickets!

Colorado SunFest 2026

Join us for Colorado SunFest 2026, a full-day event bringing together journalists, community leaders, and engaged Coloradans for compelling conversations and meaningful connections. General admission includes access to all sessions — including a featured Keynote conversation — plus breakfast, lunch, all-day coffee and tea, a sponsor tote bag, and access to the Networking Lounge.

Registration is through The Colorado Sun. Discounted tickets are available for students and Colorado Sun members.

Member & Group Discounts:

Colorado Sun members save $40 -  email [email protected] to confirm your membership, or [email protected] to receive your discount code.

Groups of 6 or more save 20% with promo code SF2026Group.

Nonprofits receive 15% off with promo code SF2026Nonprofit (use your organization's email at checkout).

[Register now through The Colorado Sun → https://coloradosun.com/colorado-sunfest/]

The Korbel Honors is an annual celebration of the Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs and members of our community making a difference in the world. This event brings together faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends to celebrate all the Korbel School has accomplished, and can accomplish to advance a more just, prosperous, sustainable, democratic, and peaceful world. The Korbel School is pleased to announce the 2026 honored guest and speaker, Melinda French Gates.

For more information about past events, please visit the Korbel Honors webpage.

*This is an invite only, closed event.

The Sustainable Development in Africa Conference convenes academics and cultural leaders to address pressing African challenges and opportunities. This year's theme is Reimagining Africa's Future Through Democracy, Economic Growth, and Youth Innovation.

This conference is presented by the Africa Center and Students for Africa group at the Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs.

Join us for our monthly policy pop-up series! Please join us for an open discussion related to recent/current policy (both U.S. and foreign). We invite all students, faculty, and staff to join and to bring your questions related to the war on Iran with featured faculty Micheline Ishay, Ahmed Abdrabou, and David Goldfischer. The format will be casual and an informal lunch will be served.