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Ideas That Change The World Symposium

Panel Theme: Sustainability and Environment

Many would argue that this is the world’s single most important issue - that if we don’t get this one right, it really won’t matter what else we do. Symposium speakers will tackle this theme from three perspectives, each one full of possibilities for research, analysis, action, and progress.

 


 

Panel 1: The Science

 

Panel Date: Friday, August 8, 2014

Panel Location:

Trent University- Symons Campus

Gzowski College- Lecture Hall

GZW-114


Panel Speakers:

Profiles »

Event Hours:

10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Event Admission:

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Panel Description

In “The Science”, discussion will range from the global integration of knowledge systems, and how scientists and others work with the uncertainties around climate change, to the importance of high-quality, fundamental science training and the influence of climate change “denial”. The panel will also highlight Trent’s role in Indigenous environmental studies and multi-disciplinary initiatives.


 

Panel 2: The Politics and the Law

Event Date: Friday, August 8, 2014

Event Location:

Trent University- Symons Campus

Gzowski College- Lecture Hall

GZW-114


Panel Speakers:

Profiles »


Event Hours:

2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Event Admission:

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Panel Description

The history of the modern environmental movement covers almost exactly Trent’s first 50 years. In “The Politics and The Law”, panelists will recall that history, and explore such issues as the changing nature of engagement in civil society, the contrast between public policy and law versus citizens’ expectations, renewable energy, and Trent’s leadership around environmental issues.

 


 

Panel 3: The Economics

Event Date: Saturday, August 9, 2014

Event Location:

Trent University- Symons Campus

Gzowski College- Lecture Hall

GZW-114


Panel Speakers:

Profiles »

Event Hours:

10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Event Admission:

Symposium Details »

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Panel Description

The final panel in this theme, “The Economics”, will look at the economy as a system rooted in the natural environment, the opportunities and challenges in moving a sustainable economy forward, clean technology and investment, advancing in “real” versus “incremental” time to address environmental issues, and many other questions.


Thank you to our generous Symposium Lead Sponsors

Four Corners Group

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Thank you to our generous Symposium theme sponsors:

 

Critical Cultural Inquiry

Stephen Stohn '66

Future of Education

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Indigenous Peoples in Canada

Curve Lake First Nation Logo

Life and Health

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Sustainability & Environment

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Further Questions?

Please email 50th@trentu.ca or phone Alumni Affairs at 705-748-1573