Springer Nature, a publisher of resources and content for teachers, educators and students, will hold an online symposium on March 2022, 3, in collaboration with the University of Tokyo.The theme is "Relationship between Sustainable Development Goals from the Viewpoint of Energy Systems".
Springer Nature and the University of Tokyo have co-sponsored a symposium on the SDGs, and this is the third time.Japanese researchers, Nature Energy Editor-in-Chief and Springer Nature's Journal Policy and Strategy Director will meet to discuss energy systems needed for a sustainable future with academia, business, citizens and policy makers.
The day will consist of three parts: keynote speech, research presentation and panel discussion. The keynote speech will be given by Professor Koji Segawa of the University of Tokyo and Ed Gerstner, Director of Journal Policy and Strategy of Springer Nature. Mr. does.
The research presentations were given by Professor Akira Hayashi of the Institute of Atmospheric and Oceanic Studies, Kyushu University, Associate Professor Masahiro Sugiyama and Associate Professor Muhammad Aziz of the University of Tokyo, Associate Professor Gregory Trencher of Kyoto University, and Nicky of Nature Energy. Chief Editor of Dean presents his findings on energy research.
All of the above presenters will participate in the panel discussion, and Professor Yukari Takamura of the University of Tokyo will be the moderator. We will actively discuss the ideal way of research for the realization of SDGs, and seek effective solutions that have high social significance and impact.Anyone interested in energy systems and sustainability research can participate for free by pre-registering.
At the time of the event, Teruo Fujii, President of the University of Tokyo, said, "By gathering people with different backgrounds and expertise and discussing the same issues, we can create a rich environment for creating new ideas. We believe that we will open up a new future. The University of Tokyo's new basic policy, U Tokyo Compass, announced in September last year, positions Green Transformation (GX) as one of the pillars of our action plan. Japan For the first time as a national university in Tokyo, participate in the international campaign "Race to Zero" developed by the Secretariat of the United Nations Climate Change Framework Convention (UNFCCC), calling for action to achieve virtually zero greenhouse gas emissions by 9. , We are beginning to embark on concrete efforts toward the realization of GX. In order for both Springer Nature and the University of Tokyo to have a wide impact on society and achieve SDGs, partnerships and ultra-interdisciplinary efforts will be made. We are keenly aware of the need for cooperation and inclusiveness. "
The symposium will be held on Tuesday, March 3, for free using Zoom from 29:16 to 30:19 Japan time.The language used is English, and simultaneous interpretation to Japanese is also available.Those who wish to participate must apply from the company's event page.
