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International Symposium "Climate Change and the Future of Human Beings: Bridging Our Future to Generation Z "
Dr. Diop, Senior Specialist of the UN-related Green Climate Fund, and other world-renowned researchers and international companies will speak on climate change, a serious risk to humanity, from their own perspectives. There will be discussion involving Generation Z. Please feel free to attend.
◆Overview◆
Climate change has become a major risk to us all. In this symposium, we will explore how the current climate change differs from past global changes, how it is emerging locally, and what actions are being taken to mitigate its impact. Let's think together about the activities we should start now toward 2050, when Generation Z will play a central role in our society.
＊This symposium is open to everyone.
| Target | General, Current students and staff |
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| Dates | 2024.01.06 [Sat] 13:00 – 17:00 |
| Venue | Off Campus |
| Venue name | JR Hakata City Conference Room, 10th Floor |
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| Seating capacity | 100 people, in order of arrival |
| Participation fee | Free of charge |
| Event details | ◆Program◆ ■Part 1: Global Climate Change and Regional Issues 1. Global climate change and the "Anthropocene" a new era related to human activities Prof. Yusuke Yokoyama (Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, The University of Tokyo) 2. Climate change and regions: atoll nations in the Pacific and Indian Oceans and Seas around Japan under threat Prof. Hironobu Kan (Director, Research Center for Coastal Seafloor, Kyushu University) ■Part 2: Adaptation to Climate Change 1. Activities of the Green Climate Fund based on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Dr. Mbarack Diop（Senior Sector Specialist, Green Climate Fund） 2. Renewable energy in Japan and overseas: status and issues Mr. Keisuke Ishida (General Manager, Vena Energy Japan) ■Part 3: Bridging our Future to Generation Z 1. Perspectives from Scandinavian lifestyles promoting decarbonization Ms. Sara Lake (Undergraduate Student, School of Interdisciplinary Science and Innovation, Kyushu University) 2. Discussion with Generation Z |
| Inquiries |
Name: Research Center for Coastal Seafloor, Faculty of Social and Cultural Studies |
| Website | https://isgs.kyushu-u.ac.jp/~seafloor/international-symposium/ |
| Publishing period | 2023.12.28 [Thu] – |
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