Preliminary Program for the Climate Change Congress in Copenhagen 10 - 12 march 2009. Dont miss this opportunity

1. Preliminary Programme Overview
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Global Risks, Challenges & Decisions
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10 - 12 March
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Day 1: Tuesday 10 March 2009
Day 2: Wednesday 11 March 2009
Day 3: Thursday 12 March 2009
Welcome Drink
Congress Dinner
Time
8.00-10.30
10.30-12.00
12.00-13.30
13.30-14.40
14.40-15.00
15.00-16.30
17.00-18.30
16.30-17.00
18.30-19.00
19.00-20.30
Time
9.00-10.15
10.15-10.45
10.45-12.15
12.15-13.45
13.45-15.15
15.15-15.45
15.45-17.00
17.00-18.00
18.00-20.30
Time
9.00-10.30
10.30-11.00
11.00-12.30
12.30-14.00
14.00-15.30
15.30-15.50
15.50-17.10
17.10-17.30
Activity
Registration
Opening session
Lunch
Opening Session continued
Break
Parallel sessions
Workshop: Creating Green Universities
Workshop: Creating Green Universities
Parallel sessions
Break
Break
Reception
Activity
Activity
Plenary Session
Break
Parallel Sessions
Lunch
Parallel Sessions
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Plenary Session
Plenary Session
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Parallel Sessions
Lunch
Parallel Sessions
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Goodbye and musical entertainment
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PreliminaryProgramme
Day 1: Tuesday 10 March 2009
Time
8.00-10.30 Registration
Activity
10.30-14.40
15.00-18.30
14.40-15.00
Break
16.30-17.00
Lunch
12.00-13.30
18.30-19.00
19.00-20.30
Opening Session // Chairs: Prof. Katherine Richardson, University of Copenhagen and Dr. Richard Levin, President, Yale University
Parallel sessions
Theme 1 Exploring the Risks: Understanding Climate Change
Theme 3 Reducing the Risks of Climate Change: Opportunities for Mitigation
Theme 2 Sharing the Burdens and Opportunities: Equity Issues
Theme 4 Preparing for Impacts:Adapting to the Inevitable
Theme 6 Mobilising the Populace: Human Dimensions of Climate Change
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Break
Break
Reception
Confirmed Speakers
Mrs. Connie Hedegaard, Danish Minister of Climate & Energy
Mr. José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission
Prof. Qingchen Chao, Deputy director general, Department of Science & Technology Development,
China Meteorological Administration
Mr. Helge Sander, Danish Minister of Science, Technology & Innovation
Dr. Rajendra K. Pachauri, Chairman of the IPCC
Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (Theme 1)
Cryosphere, Instabilities, Sea Level Rise.1. D
Chairs Prof. Dorthe Dahl-Jensen, University of Copenhagen &
Dr. Konrad Steffen, University of Colorado, Boulder
Global/Regional Climate State in 2030.2. K
Chairs Prof. John Mitchell, Met Office & Prof. Masahide Kimoto,
University of Tokyo
Changes in Ocean Circulation Related to Regional Climate.3. P
Chairs Prof. Dr. Martin Visbeck, IFM-GEOMAR, University of Kiel & Prof.
Nathan Bindoff, University of Tasmania
Vulnerability in Carbon Sinks.4. O
Chairs Dr. Michael Raupach, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial
Research Organisation (CSIRO) Marine and Atmospheric Research &
Prof. Dr. Nicolas Gruber, ETH Zurich
Developing a Spectrum of Models to Describe the Earth System.5. Q
Chair Prof. Martin Claussen, Max Planck Institute for Meteorology,
University of Hamburg
Tipping Elements in the Earth System.6. E
Chairs Prof. Matthew England, University of New South Wales &
Prof.Tim Lenton, University of East Anglia
Informing the Future by Understanding the Past.7. L
Chairs Dr. Bette Otto-Bliesner, National Center for Atmospheric
Research (NCAR) &
Dr. Chris Turney, University of Exeter
Earth System Feedbacks and Carbon Sequestration.8. N
Chairs Prof. Keith Paustian, Colorado State University & Prof. Scott
Denning, Colorado State University
Detection and Attribution: State of Play in 2009.9. J
Chair Prof.Ann Henderson-Sellers, Macquarie University
Equity between Sectors and Individuals within Countries.10. I
Chairs Dr. Paul Baer, Research Director, EcoEquity & Dr. Sivan Kartha,
Stockholm Environment Institute
Equity between Nations and Regions.11. Y
Chairs Prof.Timmons Roberts,The College of William and Mary & University
of Oxford & Prof. Coleen Vogel, University of the Witwatersrand
Equity in Time: Past, Present and Future Emitters and Victims.12. R
Chairs Dr. Carlos Nobre, Brazil National Institute for Space Research & Chair of
IGBP & Dr. Cameron Hepburn, University of Oxford
Equity between Humans and the Rest of Nature.13. S
Chairs Prof. Dale Jamieson, New York University &
Dr.William Schlesinger, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Differential Effects of Climate Change on Human Health and Well-Being.14. U
Chairs Prof.Anthony J. McMichael,Australian National University & Dr. Roberto
Bertollini,WHO’s regional office for Europe
Avoiding Land-Cover Change to Reduce Carbon Emissions.15. G
Chairs Prof. Mark S.Ashton,Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies
& Prof. Liping Zhou, Peking University
Carbon Capture and Storage:Technology, Economy, Social Attitudes.17. M
Chair Prof. Dr.Wim C.Turkenburg, Director Copernicus Institute, Utrecht
University
Climate Change and Water Systems.29. F (part 2)
Chairs Prof. Maria Carmen Lemos, University of Michigan & Prof.
Torkil Jønch Clausen, DHI
National and Regional Development of mitigation policies58. H
Chair Dr. Katrine Krogh Andersen, Special Advisor, Ministry of Climate and
Energy
Enhancing Energy Conservation and Efficiency20. V
Chair Prof. Diana Ürge-Vorsatz, Central European University
Adapting Coastal Zone and Marine Resources to Climate Change.35. X
Chair Prof. Pier Vellinga,Wageningen University
Cultures,Values and World Perspectives as Factors in Responding to57.
Climate Change. F (part 1)
Chairs Prof. Karen O’Brien, University of Oslo & Prof.Thomas Heyd,
University of Victoria
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Day 2: Wednesday 11 March 2009
Time Activity
9.00-10.15
15.45-17.00
Plenary Session // Chair: Prof. Ian Chubb, ANU President & IARU President
Plenary Session // Chair: Prof. Martin Parry, Grantham Institute and Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial College London
Confirmed Plenary Speakers
Prof. Nebojsa Nakicenovic, The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) (Theme 3)
Prof. William D. Nordhaus, Yale University (Theme 3)
Confirmed Plenary Speakers
Dr. Balgis Osman-Elasha, Higher Council for Environment & Natural Resources (HCENR) (Theme 2)
Prof. Amanda Lynch, Monash University (Theme 4)
Confirmed Dinner Speaker
Prof. Johan Rockström, University of Stockholm & Executive Director at Stockholm Environment Institute
10.15-10.45
15.15-15.45
Break
Break
10.45-15.15
Lunch
12.15-13.45
Parallel sessions
Theme 3 Reducing the Risks of Climate Change: Opportunities for Mitigation
Theme 1 Exploring the Risks: Understanding Climate Change
Theme 5 Managing the Planet
Integrating Economic Models and the Dynamics of the Carbon Sinks.16. Q
Chair Dr. Pep Canadell, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research
Organisation (CSIRO) Marine and Atmospheric Research & Executive
Director Global Carbon Project
Carbon Capture and Storage:Technology, Economy, Social Attitudes.17. M
Chair Prof. Dr.Wim C.Turkenburg, Director Copernicus Institute, Utrecht
University
Potentials and Limitations of Biofuels.18. F
Chairs Prof.Akiyoshi Sakoda, University of Tokyo & Professor Claus Felby,
University of Copenhagen & Science Manager Anders Viksø-Nielsen,
Novozymes Biofuels R&D
Renewable Energies: How Far Can They Take Us?19. L
Chairs Director Henrik Bindslev, Risø National Laboratory for Sustainable
Energy,Technical University of Denmark & Prof. Jim Skea, Research Director,
UK Energy Research Centre
Enhancing Energy Conservation and Efficiency.20. E
Chair Prof. Diana Ürge-Vorsatz, Central European University
Integrated Energy Mixes from a Socio-Economic and Environmental21.
Perspective. G
Chair Prof. Jiahua Pan, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
Transforming Institutions to Managing a Carbon Constrained World.22. H
Chair Prof. Dr. Joyeeta Gupta,VU University Amsterdam
Integrating National and International Approaches to Carbon Pricing23.
Strategies: Developing a Global Framework. I
Chair Prof.Warwick McKibbin,Australian National University
The Role of Agriculture in Mitigating Climate Change.24. N
Chairs Prof. Pete Smith, University of Aberdeen & Prof. Jørgen E. Olesen,
University of Aarhus
The Role of Forests in Climate Change Mitigation.25. O
Chair Director General Frances Seymour, Center for International Forestry
Research (CIFOR)
Beyond Technology: Changing the Ways We Live?26. R
Chair Prof. Jacquie Burgess, University of East Anglia
Low Carbon Science,Technology Policies.27. S
Chair Prof. Dan Kammen, University of California, Berkeley
Climate Change and Air Pollution:The Role of non-CO2 Atmospheric28.
Pollutants (CH4, Halocarbons, N2O, Ozone,Aerosols) in Climate
Stabilization. J
Chairs Dr. James E. Hansen, NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies &
Prof. Ole John Nielsen, University of Copenhagen
Filling in the Gaps between IA (Integrated Assessment), GCM (General44.
Circulation Model), Economic and ES (Earth System) Models. P
Chair Dr. Rik Leemans,Wageningen University
From Geo-Perturbation to Geo-Management.45. X
Chair Prof. Ken Caldeira, Stanford University
Consequences of Acidification of Land and Ocean.46. T
Chairs Prof. Mary Scholes, University of Witwatersrand & Dr. Carol Turley,
Plymouth Marine Laboratory
Managing Food in a Climate Constrained World – Parts 1 & 247. K
Co-conveners Prof. Dr. Louise Fresco, University of Amsterdam & Dr. Pamela
Matson, Stanford University
Earth System Governance.48. U
Chairs Agus Sari, EcoSecurities & Prof. Oran Young, Bren School of
Environmental Science and Management, University of California
The Role of Integrated Assessment Models in Handling49.
Climate Change. V
Chair Dr. Chris Hope, University of Cambridge
Enabling Long-Term Climate Policy.50. Y
Chair Senior Scientist Detlef Sprintz, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact
Research (PIK)
Cryosphere, Instabilities, Sea Level Rise.1. D (part 1)
Chairs Prof. Dorthe Dahl-Jensen, University of Copenhagen &
Dr. Konrad Steffen, University of Colorado, Boulder
Tipping Elements in the Earth System.6. D (part 2)
Chairs Prof. Matthew England, University of New South Wales &
Prof.Tim Lenton, University of East Anglia
Poster Sessions
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17.00-18.00
18.00-20.30
Welcome drink
Congress Dinner // Chair: Prof. Will Steffen, Executive Director of ANU Climate Change Institute
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Day 3: Thursday 12 March 2009
Time Activity
9.00-10.30
15.50-17.10
17.10-17.30
Plenary Session
Closing Session // Chair: Prof. Katherine Richardson, University of Copenhagen
Goodbye & musical entertainment by Rasmus Lyberth & band
Confirmed Plenary Speakers
Prof. Diana Liverman, Oxford University (Theme 6)
Prof. John Schellnhuber, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research &
visiting professor at the University of Oxford (Theme 5)
Prof. Lord Nicholas Stern, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (Theme 5)
Confirmed Speakers
Prof. Katherine Richardson, University of Copenhagen
Prof. Dan Kammen, University of California - Berkeley
Prof. Lord Nicholas Stern, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Mr. Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Prime Minister, Denmark
10.30-11.00
15.30-15.50
Break
Break
11.00-15.30
Lunch
12.30-14.00
Parallel sessions
Theme 4 Preparing for Impacts:Adapting to the Inevitable Theme 6 Mobilising the Populace: Human Dimensions of Climate Change
Climate Change and Water Systems.29. D
Chairs Prof. Maria Carmen Lemos, University of Michigan & Prof.Torkil
Jønch Clausen, DHI
Impact of Climate Change on Ecosystem Services.30. E
Chair Prof. Harold A. Mooney, Stanford University
Biodiversity: Enhancement of Resilience or Facilitating31.
Transformation? P
Chairs Dr. Mark Stafford-Smith, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial
Research Organisation (CSIRO) Climate Adaptation Flagship & Professor
Paul Leadley, Université Paris-Sud 11
Economic Costs of Adapting and not Adapting to Climate Change.32. N
Chair Dr. Frank Jotzo,Australian National University
Adapting Urban Areas to Climate Change.33. O
Chair Prof. Roberto Sanchez Rodriguez, University of California Riverside
Adapting Human Land Use to Climate Change.34. T
Chair Prof.Anette Reenberg, University of Copenhagen
Adapting Coastal Zone and Marine Resources to Climate Change.35. M
Chair Prof. Pier Vellinga,Wageningen University
Approaches to Measuring and Enhancing Adaptive Capacities.36. Q
Chairs Dr.Tom Downing, Stockholm Environment Institute &
Dr. Dagmar Schröter,The Sustainable Development Group of the
Umweltbundesamt,Austria
Adapting Future Agricultural Production to Climate Change.37. U
Chairs Prof. John R. Porter, University of Copenhagen & Prof. Peter
Gregory, Director of Scottish Crop Research Institute (SCRI)
Adapting Forests to Climate Change.38. V
Chair Prof. Niels Elers Koch,Vice President of the International Union of
Forest Research Organizations and Director General of the Danish Centre
for Forest, Landscape and Planning, University of Copenhagen
Climate Tools and Information to Support Adaptation.39. G
Chair Dr. Jill Jäger, Sustainable Europe Research Institute (SERI)
Learning from Ongoing Adaptation:A Comparative Study.40. H
Chair Jamie Pittock,WWF Research Associate,Australian National
University
Adaptation to Climate Change in Least Developed Countries –41.
Challenges, Experiences, and Ways Forward. I
Chairs Dr. John Christensen, UNEP Risoe Centre on Energy, Climate and
Sustainable Development & Ph.D. Fatima Denton,Team Leader, Climate
Change Adaptation in Africa (CCAA)
Adaptation and Climate Risk Insurance.42. J
Chair Dr. Koko Warner, Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII)
Managing Food in a Climate Constrained World – Parts 1 & 251. K1
Co-conveners Prof. Dr. Louise Fresco, University of Amsterdam & Dr. Pamela
Matson, Stanford University
Economic Costs of not Mitigating Climate Change.52. R
Chair Kevin Anderson, Research Director, Energy and Climate Change
Programme,Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, Mechanical,
Aerospace and Civil Engineering, University of Manchester
Role of Media in Dealing with Climate Change.53. X
Chair Dr. Max Boykoff, University of Oxford
The Role of non Nation State Actors (Cities, NGOs, Business) in54.
Combating Climate Change. S
Chairs Director Kim Carstensen,WWF’s Global Climate Deal &
Dr.Aled Jones Deputy Director, University of Cambridge Programme for
Industry
Resources in a Changing Climate: Building Collaboration and Avoiding55.
Conflict. K2
Chairs Prof. Johan Rockström, University of Stockholm & Executive Director
at Stockholm Environment Institute & Dr.Tariq Banuri, Senior Researcher at
Stockholm Environment Institute
Human Migration - Geopolitical Conflicts - Climate Security.56. Y
Chair Prof. Ole Wæver, University of Copenhagen
Cultures,Values and World Perspectives as Factors in Responding to57.
Climate Change. F
Chairs Prof. Karen O’Brien, University of Oslo & Prof.Thomas Heyd,
University of Victoria
Integrating Climate Change into Global Sustainability.43. L
Chair Prof. Kazuhiko Takeuchi,The University of Tokyo
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