The World in 2050

Day by day, we witness the world undergo changes. The second edition of the UNESCO Chair Lecture Series aims to shed light on our social, economic, political, and ecological futures. To better equip ourselves for the challenges ahead, scientists from the world over will discuss social and climate justice, gender equality, democratization, and education.

The World in 2050
08.02.2024 | 14:00
07.03.2024 | 14:00
11.04.2024 | 14:00
02.05.2024 | 14:00
06.06.2024 | 16:00
04.07.2024 | 14:00
On Teams

Information:

Participation is free of charge.
Language: English
Programme & Registration: https://bit.ly/the-world-in-2050-unesco-lecture-series

Speakers:

▪ Harald Pechlaner, Head of the Center for Advanced Studies, Eurac Research, Bolzano, Italy
▪ Roland Benedikter, UNESCO Chair in Interdisciplinary Anticipation and Global-Local Transformation, Center for Advanced Studies, Eurac Research, Bolzano, Italy
▪ Maya Van Leemput, UNESCO Chair on Images of the Futures and Co-creation, Erasmus Brussels University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Belgium
▪ Izael Da Silva, UNESCO Chair on Climate Change Resilience and Sustainability, Strathmore University, Kenya
▪ George Dikaios, Chair’s Senior Research Fellow, UNESCO Chair on Climate Diplomacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
▪ Barbara Pozzo, UNESCO Chair on Gender Equality and Women’s Rights in the Multicultural Society, University of Insubria, Italy
▪ Fotini Bellou, UNESCO Chair on Women, Peace and Security: Building Capacity and Resilience through Education and Research, University of Macedonia, Greece
▪ Penny Jane Burke, UNESCO Chair in Equity, Social Justice and Higher Education, The University of Newcastle, Australia
▪ Tuija Turunen, UNESCO/UNITWIN Network on Teacher Education for Social Justice and Diversity, University of Lapland, Finland
▪ Ghayda Hassan, UNESCO Chair on the Prevention of Radicalization and Extremist Violence, UQAM University Montreal, Canada
▪ Daniel Mato, UNESCO Chair on Higher Education and Indigenous and Afro‐descendant Peoples in Latin America, Universidad Nacional de Tres de Febrero, Argentina
▪ Shermon Cruz, UNESCO Chair on Anticipatory Governance and Regenerative Cities, Northwestern University, Philippines