The Summit is a free one-day event held in collaboration with the Denver Indian Center, Denver Public Schools (DPS) Sustainability, DPS Students for Climate Action, our Youth Advisory Committee, 350Colorado’s Youth Action Committee, Climate Democracy Initiative, Black Parents United Foundation, Colorado Young Leaders, Spirit of the Sun, Good Trouble Climate Network, Moms Clean Air Force, and Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK).

This event is sponsored by Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and the following State of Colorado Department of Natural Resources Divisions – Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (DRMS), Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB), and the State Land Board (SLB).

This event is designed for any youth ages 11-18, especially middle and high school aged youth from underserved communities who are passionate about justice, sustainability, and our environment.  Participants will gain empowering tools, resources, and inspiration to become leaders and make a real impact in our communities.

The 2025 Youth Unity Rising Summit will offer an inclusive and accountable space with immersive learning experiences through youth-led workshops, empowering resources, and an interactive youth panel discussion. By sharing diverse ways of thinking and caring for each other and the environment, the Summit encourages youth to create positive change through meaningful action.