PhD Symposium 2023: Water in the context of triple planetary crisis: Climate change, Biodiversity loss and Pollution

The world is currently grappling with a formidable challenge known as the triple planetary crisis, a term used to encapsulate the three interconnected issues that have emerged as critical threats to our planet's future: climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss. Each of these crises carries its own distinct causes and repercussions, demanding urgent attention and concerted efforts if we are to secure a sustainable and viable future for all inhabitants of Earth.

Water emerges as a pivotal element within the context of the triple planetary crises. Water, as a fundamental resource for all life forms, plays a multifaceted role in our ecosystems, economies and human well-being. However, the availability, quality, and distribution of water are increasingly threatened by the interconnected nature of these crises.

Recognizing the role of water within the triple planetary crises is crucial for devising comprehensive strategies that address the interconnections and promote sustainable solutions. By safeguarding water resources, mitigating pollution and preserving aquatic ecosystems, we can foster resilience, adaptability, and a more sustainable future for both human and ecological well-being.

Symposium sub themes

• Water and Climate Change
• Water and Biodiversity
• Water and Pollution
• Water and Technology

Important dates:

• Abstract submission opens: 1 Aug 2023
• Abstract submission closing: 22 Sep 2023
• Notification to authors: 25 Sep 2023
• Symposium Dates: 19th & 20th Oct 2023

 

Important links:

Link for sub-theme details: CLICK HERE!

Link for abstract template: CLICK HERE!

Link for registration: CLICK HERE!

Symposium Agenda

 

If you are presenting or attending the event online, you can connect through the following link in Zoom.

Do you want to hone your presentation skills? Do you want to be able to explain your science to both experts and a lay audience? Do you want to get a grip on those nerves you feel in front of an audience? And do you want to learn all this while having a lot of fun? Then, this interactive workshop is the place for you! The workshop will take place on October 20th, from 1 to 3 pm. During the workshop, we will use techniques from improvisation theater and storytelling to improve your science communication. From lab meetings and conference talks to elevator pitches and answering that tricky question at a party (So… ‘what do you do?’), these skills will come in handy every day, both in the lab and away from the bench.

The workshop will be led by Dr. Aniek Ivens. Evolutionary biologist Aniek Ivens has a passion for all things cooperation and communication: in nature and in everyday life. Aniek studied biology, ecology, and evolution in Wageningen, Groningen, and Copenhagen. In 2012 she received her PhD from the University of Groningen and continued her research on the evolution of cooperation at  The Rockefeller University in New York and later at the VU Amsterdam. Next to being a scientist, she is also an experienced improviser and founder of Academic Improv. For over a decade, she performed and trained with various improv groups in the Netherlands and the US. She is also an experienced improv - and communication coach in diverse settings, ranging from theater troupes and school classes to corporate team building. In the United States she trained at the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science (Stony Brook University), as well as at The People’s Improv Theater and The Magnet (both in NYC). She can be found on stages nationally and internationally performing improv with one of her teams or in her solo-improv show ‘Dr Aniek Discovers’.