The debate addresses the intersecting global catastrophes arising from climate-related upheaval and discusses how policy can and should transcend profit motives and prioritise the common good.
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Discussion Topics
- Is it conceivable for policy decisions to genuinely reflect broader societal concerns from a near future perspective?
- Within the climate crisis are additional complexities of lumbering health infrastructures, immigration dynamics, social integration and the high pressures on urban centres?
- What are the possibilities and limitations of policymaking in navigating these critical junctures?
- Are the contributions from citizen-science and critical contributions from the arts and culture being considered by policymakers?
Among the highlights, the debate seeks to discuss the challenges coming from climate-induced migration (human and non-human) and the associated climate health changes, the impact on cities and the strain on existing infrastructure. Foregrounding the utilisation of cross-sectional datasets and involving post-disciplinary agents are essential to anticipate the challenges ahead.
FORUM invites all interested parties to join this FREE EVENT, which aims to explore the intersecting realms of health, migration and politics in the pursuit of tackling climate change.
Moderator:
Stephanie Hankey: Expert on technology, climate and nature. Working across the disciplines of design, art, technology and politics, she has 25 years experience working internationally on the impact of technology and society, she is the co-founder of the Berlin based international NGO, Tactical Tech. Profile
Debaters:
- Aurel von Richthofen: Architect and urban planner. He leads the Cities team for Arup in Germany. His focus is on data-driven digital methods to tackle complex urban topics at the intersection of sustainability and digital solutions.
- Felipe Schmidt Fonseca: Critical thinker-maker working with open source greentech, circularity, participatory research, and systems-thinking.
- Lina Sophie Pfeiffer: Data science consultant at the German Red Cross and the developer of the Climate Stories Map, a platform for affected communities to share their experiences with climate change. She promotes digital and creative approaches to climate education, amplifying community voices to shape equitable policies.
- Sybille Neumeyer: Interdependent artist and post-disciplinary researcher whose artworks and participatory workshops explore environmental issues and relationships between humans and non-humans.
About FORUM:
FORUM is a dialogue assembly dedicated to fostering cross-disciplinary, constructive discussion. Our platform connects critical debates across seven thematic areas: Activism, Citizenship, Climate, Health, Human Rights, Scholarship and Technology. Through debates, FORUM aims to challenge existing paradigms, by establishing an environment for sharing and examining diverse perspectives that strive to enrich discussions and encourage critical thinking.
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Dates
November 2024
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