Universities as key solutions providers: leveraging our local and global networks for innovation

All agree the scientific community is critical to the fight against climate change, but universities are less present in the debate. Yet our campuses develop thousands of technological, policy, and societal innovations each year by working closely with local and global partners across sectors.

Speakers: Chair: Professor Annelise Riles, Northwestern University Dr. Kristy Faccer, University of Toronto Professor Bill Flanagan, University of Alberta Henry Ibitolu, University of Edinburgh Professor Cecile Sabourault, Université Côte d’Azur Professor Patrizia Lombardi, Politecnico di Torino

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