On April 12-14 of 2024, Brown University made the imaginary leap of exploring what a new kind of multilateralism could bring about during the inaugural Conference of All Life: Climate Negotiations in a More Than Human World.

Over one hundred students, staff, faculty, alumni, community members, and climate professionals from Brown University and across the country came together for this immersive and experiential simulation of a climate negotiation summit.

By integrating a diverse array of delegation types, the conference sought to propose a reimagination of the future of climate negotiations, and ultimately, the future of our climate.​​

In 2025, we did it all over again, with a small but mighty organizing team. This time we experimented with a workshop format, drawing from our first iteration and innovating. 

COAL 2026 was the third iteration, with over sixty particpants and unique delgations. Stay tuned for pictures and further information!