The World Sustainability Conference 2024 organized by the Green Institute in collaboration with HeTa Research Institute, University of Birmingham welcomes you to a pivotal gathering of thought leaders, experts, and change-makers from across the globe. As we confront unprecedented challenges, the need for decisive climate action and adaptation has never been more urgent. Join us from across the globe on November 1 to 2, 2024, online for a transformative experience that will shape the future of sustainability.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

SPEAKERS

SUB-THEMES

COMMUNITY RESILIENCE AND CLIMATE ADAPTATION:

• Climate change impact on vulnerable communities and the potential adaptation measures.

• The practicality of community-based strategies for climate resilience.

• Successful models that support community resilience and promote sustainable practices in climate change-prone communities.

• Importance of community education in building awareness about climate change impacts and adaptation strategies.

RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS AND INNOVATION:

1. Advancements in renewable energy technologies for a sustainable future

2. Innovative approaches to harnessing clean energy sources in the 21st century.

3. Implementation of sustainable energy practices.

4. The role of technology in driving the adoption of renewable energy.

POLICY AND GOVERNANCE FOR CLIMATE ACTION:

• The effectiveness of current climate policies in mitigating climate change.

• The role of international collaboration in addressing climate change challenges.

• Policy innovations and frameworks that promote sustainable development.

• Challenges and opportunities in implementing climate-related policies.

CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY:

• The role of businesses in climate action.

• Best practices needed in corporate sustainability and environmental responsibility for a sustainable planet

• Integration of climate considerations into business strategies for a safer planet

INNOVATIONS IN CLIMATE SCIENCE AND RESEARCH:

• Cutting-edge research on climate change and its impacts.

• Essentiality of interdisciplinary approaches to understanding climate-related challenges.

• Emerging technologies for monitoring and mitigating the effects of climate change.

• Future perspectives on climate change and its mitigation.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

• Prof. Phoebe Koundouri

  Director, Research Laboratory on Socio-Economic and Environmental Sustainability, Athens University of Economics and Business, Greece
  Co-Chair

• Prof. Patrick Paul Walsh

  Professor of International Development University College Dublin, Ireland
  Co-Chair

Members

• Dr. Helen Onyeaka

  Associate Professor, School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.

• Dr. Adenike Akinsemolu

  Director, The Green Institute

• Dr. Taghi Miri

  Assistant Professor, School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.

• Dr. Zainab Talib Abidzaid Al-Sharify

  Associated Professor, Environmental Engineering, Mustansiriyah University, Iraq.