～ Climate Change and the Future of Human Beings: Bridging Our Future to Generation Z ～
◆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
Dates: 2024.01.06 [Sat] 13:00 – 17:00
Venue: JR Hakata City Conference Room, 10th Floor
Seating capacity: 100 people, in order of arrival
Participation fee: Free of charge
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
Mail: seafloor★scs.kyushu-u.ac.jp
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Website https://isgs.kyushu-u.ac.jp/~seafloor/international-symposium/
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/events/view/442
