Join us live for the launch of Transition to Zero Pollution at Imperial College London
About this Event
Transition to Zero Pollution Initiative at Imperial College London will build new partnerships between research, industry and government – from fundamental science and engineering, systems thinking, human health, new business models, and policymaking – to realise our vision of a sustainable zero pollution future.
The keynote address will be given by Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Mary is one of the world’s most respected advocates for climate justice and has served as UN Special Envoy for Climate Change and UN Special Envoy on El Nino and Climate and until recently led the Mary Robinson Foundation – Climate Justice. Mary is currently Chair of The Elders and Adjunct Professor for Climate Justice at Trinity College Dublin. Her keynote address will be followed by an audience Q&A.
Professor Mary Ryan, Vice-Dean Research (Engineering) and College Champion for Transition to Zero Pollution, will then lead a panel discussion and Q&A with academic and industry leaders:
– Baroness Brown of Cambridge
– Professor Mike Berners-Lee
– Professor Nilay Shah
Agenda
16.30 – Welcome from Professor Ian Walmsley, Provost
16.35 – Keynote address from Mary Robinson
17.10 – Q&A with Mary Robinson chaired by Professor Mary Ryan
17.25 – Break
17.30 – Panel discussion
17.45 – Q&A with panel chaired by Professor Mary Ryan
17.55 – Vote of Thanks from Professor Alice P. Gast, President
18.00 – Close
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