International Symposium on Energy and Climate | (smr 4036) (22-23 August 2024)

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An ICTP 60th anniversary event

Join Us for the International Symposium on Energy and Climate

Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) at the International Symposium on Energy and Climate, a premier event bringing together leading experts and institutions for two days of dynamic discussions. This high-level symposium will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration and drive innovation in sustainable energy and climate solutions.

Event Highlights:

Renowned Speakers: Hear from distinguished leaders and experts representing organizations such as the IPCC, IAEA, SEforAll, ITER and other international bodies.
Global Perspective: Engage with top scientists, stakeholders, and industry professionals from around the world as they address the opportunities and scientific challenges that climate change presents to the energy sector.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, share insights, and build partnerships to advance the future of energy and climate systems.

Symposium Context:

This event follows a two-week intensive school on modelling tools for energy and economic development, with participants from over 15 developing countries. These participants, including government policy analysts and advisors as well as academics from leading universities, will join the symposium to explore advancements in energy-focused economic development.

Topics:

Energy transition strategies and policies
Renewable energy technologies and innovations
Climate change mitigation and adaptation
Sustainable transportation systems
Hydrogen energy technologies
Clean cooking solutions
Fusion energy research and advancements
Climate finance and investment opportunities
Policy frameworks for achieving net-zero emissions

Speakers:

Alain BECOULET, ITER Organisation DDG and Chief Scientist
Jessica CALLEN-KOVTUNOVA, IAEA Energy Planning, Austria
Cristina DOMINGUEZ, SE4ALL, Clean Cooking

Vivien FOSTER, Imperial College London - Finance, UK

Alicia LEONARD, University of Oxford, Hydrogen, UK

Stefano MONTI, President European Nuclear Society

Henri PAILLERE, IAEA PESS Section Head, Austria

Robert SCHAFFER, Full Professor of Energy Economics at the Energy Planning Program of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (PPE/COPPE/UFRJ), Brazil

Yuba SOKONA, Former Vice Chair, of the IPCC

Registration: There is no registration fee.

International Symposium on Energy and Climate | (smr 4036)

Go to day

Thursday, 22 August 2024

14:00 - 14:10
- 14:00 Opening Remarks 10'
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Chair: Ralf KAISER, ICTP, Programmes and Advancement Unit Coordinator 
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  Speaker: Atish DABHOLKAR (ICTP Director), Mark HOWELLS (Climate Compatible Growth Programme Director)

14:10 - 16:00 Session 1

Chair: Ralf KAISER, ICTP, Programmes and Advancement Unit Coordinator

14:10 TBA 30'

Speaker: Yuba SOKONA (Former Vice Chair of the IPCC)

14:40 TBA 30'

Speaker:

Robert SCHAFFER (Full Professor of Energy Economics at the Energy Planning Program of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (PPE/COPPE/UFRJ), Brazil)

15:10 TBA 30'

Speaker: Alicia LEONARD (University of Oxford, Hydrogen)
15:40 Group photo & Coffee break 20'

16:00 - 17:30 Session 2
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Chair: Sehila Gonzalez DE VICENTE, Global Director, Fusion Energy, Clean Air Task Force (CATF)
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- 16:00 TBA 30'
  
  Speaker: Henri PAILLERE (Head of Planning and Economic Studies Section at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA))
- 16:30 TBA 30'
  
  Speaker: Stefano MONTI (President European Nuclear Society)
- 17:00 TBA 30'
  
  Speaker: Alain BECOULET (ITER Organisation DDG and Chief Scientist)

Friday, 23 August 2024
- 09:00 - 11:00 Session 3
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Chair: Erika COPPOLA, ICTP, Research Scientist, Earth System Physics (ESP)
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  - 09:00 TBA 30'
    
    Speaker: Jessica CALLEN-KOVTUNOVA (IAEA Energy Planning)
  - 09:30 TBA 30'
    
    Speaker: Cristina DOMINGUEZ (SE4ALL, Clean Cooking)
  - 10:00 TBA 30'
    
    Speaker: Vivien FOSTER (Imperial College London, Finance)
  - 10:30 Group photo & Coffee break 30'
- 11:00 - 14:00 Session 4
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Chair: To Be Announced
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  - 11:00 TBA 30'
  - 11:30 TBA 30'
  - 12:00 TBA 30'
  - 12:30 Lunch 1h30'
- 14:00 - 16:00 Session 5
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Chair: Ralf KAISER, ICTP, Programmes and Advancement Unit Coordinator 
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  - 14:00 Panel Discussion 1h0'
  - 15:00 Q&A Session with Audience 1h0'