Dresden Nexus Conference 2020: Same Time, Virtual Format, Registration Opens
Wednesday 20 May, 2020The Dresden Nexus Conference (DNC2020) will take place from 3 to 5
June. In view of the current Coronavirus pandemic, the conference will
be offered entirely virtually and free-of-charge. The international
conference will focus on the question of how a circular economy can contribute to a sustainable society and what role the Nexus Approach,
i.e. the integrated management of natural resources, can play in this.
Jointly organised by the United Nations University (UNU-FLORES), the
Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden), and the Leibniz Institute
of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER), registration for
the virtual DNC2020 is now open.
Dresden, 19 May 2020. – Under the theme “Circular
Economy in a Sustainable Society”, the third Dresden Nexus Conference
(DNC2020) in June will be devoted to important issues of sustainable
societal development. Despite many positive aspects, there are still
many unanswered questions and reservations with regard to processes of a
circular economy. DNC2020 will address these questions. Thirteen
different sessions will span a wide range of topics. Economic and social
aspects of the circular economy will be discussed as well as the challenges
and opportunities for implementing integrated management models in
various sectors such as the construction sector, agriculture, or water
management.
The following experts from science and practice will enrich the conference as keynote speakers:
David M. Malone, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Rector of the United Nations University
Raimund Bleischwitz, Chair of Sustainable Global Resources at the
University College London (UCL) and Director of the UCL Bartlett School
of Environment, Energy and Resources (BSEER)
Sasha Koo-Oshima, Deputy Director of the Land & Water Division
at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Brendan Edgerton, Director of Circular Economy at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Christina Dornack, Chair of and Head of the Institute of Waste Management and Circular Economy at TU Dresden
Full programme out now – Details on the new virtual programme elements
Keynotes
Pre-recorded keynote speeches will be presented on the DNC YouTube channel before the conference. Additional to that, keynote speakers will offer 30-minute live Q&A sessions moderated by special guests during the conference. To submit questions to keynote speakers,
participants can use the comment function on YouTube for the respective
keynote video. The keynote speakers will aim to answer as many questions
as possible during the live Q&A sessions.
Sessions
Thanks to all session convenors and all session contributors, the
organisers are able to offer all previously planned sessions in the new virtual format. More information on the sessions can be found on the
DNC2020 website.
Panel discussion changes its format – now expert statements
The original panel discussion format was altered into a collection of
pre-recorded expert statements. Experts from countries such as Austria,
Germany, Ghana, India, Malaysia, and Singapore will present policy developments and developments related to the circular economy in their countries. These expert statements will also be available on the DNC
YouTube channel before the conference.
Poster gallery
Poster contributions will be made available in a virtual poster gallery via the DNC2020 website.
Side events and special sessions
Besides the main programme, DNC2020 will also offer a variety of side
events such as the live PRISMA – Sustainability Assessment and Policy
Award ceremony and the (virtual) signing of the DNC Declaration.
Another highlight are three special sessions on “Learning through
Serious Games – Play and learn about water-energy-food-land and climate
nexus interactions!”, “Towards a Nexus Knowledge Agenda” and “Increase
rigour & relevance – using 21st-century science communication
means!”.
Link to full DNC2020 programme
Link to DNC YouTube channel
Information on registration
To join the virtual DNC2020, participants need to register on the conference website.
Link to DNC2020 website and registration
Now that the virtual conference will be made available at no cost,
delegates who paid fees for the original conference format will receive a
full refund. There is no need to contact the organisers for the reimbursement. This will be initiated automatically. Please note that it may take several weeks to receive the refund.
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