DIS Climate Seminars
Climate Seminar Series
Students interested in sustainability & environmental issues are encouraged to attend the DIS Climate Seminar Series. This is an evening seminar series that will take place on Wednesdays at Studenterhuset (right next to the Round Tower) and will bring national and international experts to speak on different issues related to climate change. The seminars are free to attend and are followed by a reception with wine, various cheeses, and fruit. Stop by the Climate Seminar booth at the Immerse Yourself fair or email climate@dis.dk for more information!
Upcoming Climate Seminar Dates:
Wednesday, February 1: Copenhagenization
How did Copenhagen become such a green city, and what plans is the city making to become even more sustainable? Hear from urban planning experts about how cities around the world are modeling Danish urban regeneration schemes and learn how Copenhagen became such a bike-friendly city. Speakers include Zofia Jagielska from the Municipality of Copenhagen and Troels Andersen from the Danish Cycling Embassy.
Wednesday, February 8: Energy in Urban Life
How urgent is the global climate change problem, and can Denmark really eliminate its use of fossil fuels? Hear from representatives from both NIRAS and the Copenhagen Municipality about how Copenhagen was able to change behaviors in an urban setting to deal with the climate change issue.
Wednesday, February 15: Energy in Developed and Developing Countries
What is the difference between alternative energy development in developed and developing worlds? Hear about different projects happening in developing countries and how the projects have helped with development.
Wednesday, March 28: CleanTech and Sustainable Business Opportunities
Hear from experts in the fields of clean tech and corporate social responsibility. What are the incentives for businesses to market themselves as green corporations? How easy is it to make normal business practices more sustainable and still make a profit?
Interested in attending the Spring 2012 Climate Seminars?
Please send an e-mail to climate@dis.dk with your name, the dates you are interested in attending and additional number of guests for each session. It is important to sign up in advance in order for DIS to prepare accordingly.
Climate Seminars from Fall 2011 include:
1) Copenhagenisation
How did Copenhagen become such a green city, and what plans is the city making to become even more sustainable? Hear from urban planning experts about urban planning in Copenhagen and how cities around the world are modeling Danish urban regeneration schemes.
2) Climate Trends and Long-Term Strategies
How urgent is the global climate change problem, and can Denmark really eliminate its use of fossil fuels? Katherine Richardson is the head of the Danish Government’s 27th Climate Commission, and she is one of the world’s leading experts on climate change.
3) Clean Tech and CSR Business Development
Hear from experts in the fields of clean tech and corporate social responsibility. What are the incentives for businesses to market themselves as green corporations? How easy is it to make normal business practices more sustainable and still make profit? One speaker, Nils Thorsen, works with clean tech at Nils & Young.
4) Environment and the European Union
Hear from Mikael Skou Andersen from the European Environment Agency (EEA). Mikael is an EEA project manager working on environmental economics and policies.
Climate change and you.
Learn more about a greener lifestyle and its influence on climate change and the environment.
Greenland and climate change: how are they connected?
This spring, DIS is offering current students an educational and thrilling expedition to Greenland! To explore more and find out about other climate and sustainability-related study tours, please click here.
Previous Seminars:
Going Green through Urban Regeneration: How did Copenhagen become such a green city, and what plans is the city making to become even more sustainable? Hear from urban planning experts about the Copenhagen 2015 plan and how cities around the world are modeling Danish urban regeneration schemes.
Biodiversity: Celebrate Life on Earth: 2010 was the Year of International Biodiversity. Learn about the recent Wilhjelm Conference in Copenhagen, why biodiversity has not been a priority on many political agendas, and how the decline of biodiversity will influence us all.
Biofuels: Solution or Just Pollution? Should biofuels count as a renewable resource? Are biofuels really cleaner than oil? Biofuels have been a controversial solution in the energy debate, and this climate seminar will address the pros and cons of fuels derived from agricultural crops.
Designing a Green Lifestyle: What does it take to transform a modern city into a green city for the future? How can we design human industry around nature’s processes and rethink the way we make things?
Oceans and Their Importance in Mitigating Climate Change: Katherine Richardson is one of the “Top 10 Most Important Climate Danes” and is one of the leading experts on oceanic climate change. Her presentation on how the oceans are affected by global warming was an overwhelming success this past semester, and we are thrilled that she has agreed to present to DIS students again!
Sustainable Business Development Panel Debate: What are the incentives for businesses to market themselves as green corporations? How easy is it to make normal business practices more sustainable and still make profit?
