Tanner Lecture on Human Values - Human Rights: Cooling a Planet on Fire
Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
We are honoured to welcome Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, as this year’s distinguished speaker. In his lecture, Human Rights: Cooling a Planet on Fire, Mr. Türk will address the critical intersection between climate change and human rights, exploring how international human rights frameworks can and must respond to today’s environmental crises.
A passionate advocate for universal human rights, Mr. Türk has dedicated his career to protecting vulnerable populations, particularly refugees. Prior to his current role, he served as Under-Secretary-General for Policy in the UN Secretary-General’s Executive Office and played a pivotal role in shaping the Global Compact on Refugees.
Mr. Türk holds a doctorate in international law from the University of Vienna and a Master of Laws from the University of Linz, Austria. He is also a widely published expert in refugee and human rights law.
Event details:
- Date: Tuesday, 3 June 2025
- Time: 17:30–19:00
- Location: Rhodes House, South Parks Road, Oxford
- Sign up: https://www.linacre.ox.ac.uk/event/2025-linacre-tanner-lecture-on-human-values