UiB's honorary doctorate: Anne Larigauderie (IPBES)
The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental panel on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Dr. Anne Larigauderie, will receive an Honorary Doctorate at the University of Bergen on May 24th. CeSAM are pleased and honored to have assisted UiB with the scientific program around this visit. Anne will be present in Bergen from May 22nd – 25th, and there will be several opportunities to hear, meet, and interact with her.
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On May 23rd there are two very interesting events. Both are open to the public, and we hope that many of you will be able to attend! Both events will be held in English.
08:30-9:30 Storsalen, UiB Læringsarena Nygårdsgaten 5
Kunnskapsfrokost med leder av FNs naturpanel | Aktuelt | UiB
At the knowledge breakfast, Larigauderie will share her personal story and participate in a panel discussion about IPBES’ work, and how this work affects today's and tomorrow's decision-makers in politics, administration and business.
Other panelists:
Ragnhild Fresvik, konsernsjef, Eviny
Tore Furevik, direktør, Nansensenteret
Stina Ellevseth Oseland, klimadirektør, Bergen kommune
Katja Malmborg, postdoktor, Universitetet i Bergen
Moderator: Lars-Henrik Paarup Michelsen, daglig leder, Norsk Klimastiftelse.
Time is also set aside for questions from the audience.
The event is open to everyone, and breakfast is served from 08:00!
13:00 – 14:00 Storsalen, UiB Læringsarena Nygårdsgaten 5
IPBES: A Decade at the Crossroads of Biodiversity Science for Better Policy and Action | News | UiB
In this lecture, Dr. Larigauderie will reflect on the development of IPBES, focusing on the panel's growing influence in the global science policy landscape. She will also discuss IPBES' impact on science and researchers, on international politics, and on the implementation of measures for nature and nature's contribution to people.
