Editor’s choice
The 2022 Toronto Conference will be organized around the five analytical lenses structuring the new earth system governance research agenda, as captured in the Earth System Governance 2018 Science and Implementation Plan; and a sixth stream focusing on specific issues and challenges that emerge as efforts are made to accelerate the social, political, and technological shift towards more fundamentally sustainable and inclusive social-ecological systems, societies and polities.
Photo: Earth System Governance.
SEI researchers will be featured in the following sessions:
Thursday, 20 October, 4–5:30 p.m.
“Transforming the global agri-food system”
Abstract: Just transitions in the livestock sector: opportunities, challenges, and lessons from energy transitions, by Cleo Verkuijl, Jonathan Green, Ruth Butterfield, Robin Hocquet, José Vega, Inès Bakhtaoui, Michael Boyland
Friday, 21 October, 10–11:30 p.m.
“Championing diverse voices and perspectives in climate justice“
Abstract: Mainstreaming Animal Welfare in Sustainable Development: A Policy Agenda, by Cleo Verkuijl, Jeff Sebo, Jonathan Green, Maria José Hötzel, Ingrid Visseren-Hamakers, Ploy Achakulwisut
Friday, 21 October, Noon–1:30 p.m.
“Food: A mechanism for holistic sustainability”
Abstract: Contesting Legitimacy in Global Environmental Governance: An Exploration of Transboundary Climate Risk Management in the Brazilian-German Coffee Supply Chain, by Adis Dzebo, Kevin M. Adams
Saturday, 22 October, 8–9:30 a.m.
“Global sustainable finance governance: Architecture, agency, risk and power“
Abstract: Designing a fair and feasible loss and damage financing mechanism, by Zoha Shawoo, Aaron Maltais, Inès Bakhtaoui, Sivan Kartha
Sunday, 23 October, 11:30–1 p.m.
“Local to global sustainability transformations: Complexity and interactions“
Abstract: SDG interactions from a climate lens: a global analysis, by Adis Dzebo, Zoha Shawoo
Session access varies between online, onsite-only and hybrid formats.
Jeff Sebo
Media advisory / SEI will hold a press briefing 10 October where leading experts will present key issues set to dominate the upcoming COP16 in Colombia & COP29 in Azerbaijan.
Project / Project OSCAR supports the sustainable use and disposal of electrical and electronic equipment among young people.
Feature / Justina Grigaraviciene discusses the challenges and opportunities in aligning Moldova with the European Green Deal, noting the need to empower local actors.
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