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SUMMARY:Engineering for Carbon Zero 2022 - A Global PhD Conference
DESCRIPTION:The UK-China Consortium of Engineering Education & Research (UCEER)\, in which Queen’s University Belfast is the leading UK institution\, is holding the first Global PhD Conference on ‘Engineering for Carbon Zero’ (UCEER22-ECZ) online in April 2022. The conference is jointly organised by PhD students from Queen’s University Belfast and Tianjin University\, China. PhD students from both institutions are the main organisers for this conference and PhD students or Masters students from around the world are invited to attend and present their latest research. \nA large amount of carbon emissions and the resulting greenhouse effect are believed to be closely related to extreme weather and atmospheric environment. \nSince the second industrial revolution\, the extensive use of fossil energy has led to a sharp increase in CO2 in the atmosphere. With the holding of the International Climate Conference and the recognition of this topic by the international community\, reducing carbon emissions and controlling global warming has become an important topic in the 21st century. Many countries have pledged to achieve carbon neutrality\, or carbon zero\, by the middle of the 21st century in order to cope with the intensifying climate change. There are a large number of research and technical challenges that need to be solved urgently\, including the use of sustainable energy\, carbon capture\, carbon utilization\, carbon storage and so on. \n 
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/engineering-for-carbon-zero-2022-a-global-phd-conference/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220323T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220323T213000
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SUMMARY:Rebuilding the UK Electricity Grid
DESCRIPTION:Reaching Net Zero emissions requires a huge increase in electricity. As we move to electric vehicles\, heat pumps for domestic heating\, and power generation from renewable sources\, what are the implications for the UK electricity grid and the way it is structured? In this event\, The Foundation for Science and Technology will explore how the grid needs to change and adapt to meet a decarbonising society. \nSpeakers at this event include Nick Winser CBE FREng – Chairman\, Energy Systems Catapult\, Dr Cathy McClay OBE – Trading and Optimisation Director\, Sembcorp Energy UK and Professor Keith Bell – Scottish Power Professor of Smart Grids\, University of Strathclyde.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/rebuilding-the-uk-electricity-grid/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220226T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T111103
CREATED:20220208T114520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T114520Z
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SUMMARY:Clean Energy Revolution – the future is now (Belfast)
DESCRIPTION:Dr Josh Bailey\, a Research Fellow in SMAE\, is one of six CASE (Centre for Advanced Sustainable Energy) researchers who will be putting on stalls at NI Sustainability Fairs as part of the NI Science Festivals. The NI Sustainability Fairs represent a long-term project designed to explore what we must do to meet to achieve a planet in balance\, one that provides for humanity and the millions of other species. \nThe theme of CASE’s stalls is ”Clean Energy Revolution – the future is now” where the latest research going on at QUB and UU around renewable energy and related sustainable solutions will be shared with the public. This encompasses hydrogen\, batteries\, anaerobic digestion\, food waste\, wind and tidal energy\, photovoltaics and solar thermal\, amongst other environmental issues. \nLocated in 2 Royal Avenue\, a range of local\, national and international organisations will be demonstrating a variety of practical ways that they are trying to make a real difference for the planet and what we can do to lend a hand.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/clean-energy-revolution-the-future-is-now-belfast/
LOCATION:2 Royal Avenue\, 2 Royal Avenue\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT1 1DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Circular Green,Climate Change,Energy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Ireland Science Festival":MAILTO:info@nisciencefestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220221T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220221T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T111103
CREATED:20220211T095759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T111445Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of Public Transport in NI
DESCRIPTION:Translink is leading the transport transformation in Northern Ireland\, aiming to operate a net zero emissions fleet by 2040 and creating advanced services and networks to be your first choice for travel today\, for tomorrow. \nThis event will give an account of Translink’s actions to revolutionise and decarbonise NI’s public transport system\, transitioning to renewable energy technologies and accelerating net zero emissions across their bus and train fleet and wider business by 2040. \nThe presentation will explore the opportunities to develop public transport in Northern Ireland. Showcasing the ground-breaking work to deliver the first hydrogen double decker fleet and the first hydrogen refuelling station on the island of Ireland\, the further delivery of 100 new zero emission (electric and hydrogen) buses due to service this Spring\, the programme to decarbonisation of the rail network and the activities underway to encourage more people to use active travel. \nKeynote Speaker: Ian Campbell\, Director of Service Operations\, Translink
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/the-future-of-public-transport-in-ni/
LOCATION:The Mac\, 10 Exchange Street\, West\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT1 2NJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Engineering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Ireland Science Festival":MAILTO:info@nisciencefestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220219T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T111103
CREATED:20220208T113847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T113847Z
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SUMMARY:Clean Energy Revolution – the future is now (Derry~Londonderry)
DESCRIPTION:Dr Josh Bailey\, a Research Fellow in SMAE\, is one of six CASE (Centre for Advanced Sustainable Energy) researchers who will be putting on stalls at NI Sustainability Fairs as part of the NI Science Festivals. The NI Sustainability Fairs represent a long-term project designed to explore what we must do to meet to achieve a planet in balance\, one that provides for humanity and the millions of other species. \nThe theme of CASE’s stalls is ”Clean Energy Revolution – the future is now” where the latest research going on at QUB and UU around renewable energy and related sustainable solutions will be shared with the public. This encompasses hydrogen\, batteries\, anaerobic digestion\, food waste\, wind and tidal energy\, photovoltaics and solar thermal\, amongst other environmental issues. \nLocated in The Playhouse\, a range of local\, national and international organisations will be demonstrating a variety of practical ways that they are trying to make a real difference for the planet and what we can do to lend a hand.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/clean-energy-revolution-the-future-is-now-derrylondonderry/
LOCATION:The Playhouse\, 5-7 Artillery Street\, Londonderry\, Northern Ireland\, BT48 6RG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Circular Green,Climate Change
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Ireland Science Festival":MAILTO:info@nisciencefestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220217T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220217T141500
DTSTAMP:20260419T111103
CREATED:20220215T112018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T112107Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of the European Hydrogen Economy
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will explore the potential of the European hydrogen economy. Hydrogen is expected to play an important role in achieving a carbon-neutral economy in Europe by 2050. Green hydrogen also has many possible applications in the Irish context\, and while currently representing a modest fraction of the global energy mix\, projections indicate that clean hydrogen could meet approximately 25% of the world’s energy demand by mid-century. \nIn recent years\, several European countries\, including Portugal and Germany\, have issued comprehensive national hydrogen strategies. These frameworks provide critical insights for Ireland as policymakers consider the role for green hydrogen in meeting the state’s climate and energy targets. In this session\, three international experts will explore the potential role of green hydrogen as the EU transitions to a carbon-neutral future. \nAbout the Speakers:   \nDr Isabel Cabrita is Professor of Energy Solutions at the Institute of Education and Sciences\, Lisbon. She also serves as a Researcher at CERENA\, a Portuguese research and technological development institute which specialises in innovative and sustainable energy solutions. From 2015-2021\, she was Head of Research Directorate-General of Energy and Geology\, Portugal. In this role\, Dr Cabrita oversaw the implementation of the Portuguese Energy and Climate Plan\, and Portugal’s National Hydrogen Strategy. Dr Cabrita has produced more than 300 publications and served as guest editor of an edition of Energies in 2021. \nFranz Lehner is Head of International Cooperation at NOW GmbH\, the German Organisation for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology. NOW GmbH is responsible for the coordination and management of the German Innovation Programme for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology and the Electromobility Model Regions programme of the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure of Germany. An engineer by training\, Mr Lehner has more than 10 years of professional experience focusing on hydrogen\, fuel cells\, renewable fuels and electric mobility. Before joining NOW in early 2021\, Mr Lehner was Managing Consultant at the international energy transition consulting firm E4tech in Lausanne\, Switzerland. From 2014-2019\, he co-authored the annual Fuel Cell Industry Review published by E4Tech\, the global benchmark report in this sector. \nShiva Dustdar is Head of Innovation Finance Advisory at the European Investment Bank. A leading innovation finance expert with over 25 years of experience at J.P. Morgan\, Fitch Ratings and now at EIB\, she specialises in identifying future investment opportunities and developing new business and market opportunities to finance the transition to a green and digital economy. Ms Dustdar co-founded the European High Yield Association (EHYA)\, which is now part of the Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME). In 2006\, she was listed in the ‘Top 50 Women in Credit’ by Credit Magazine. Ms Dustdar Shiva holds a BA in Economics from Columbia University and an Executive MBA from London Business School.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/the-future-of-the-european-hydrogen-economy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Energy,Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220215T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220215T141500
DTSTAMP:20260419T111103
CREATED:20211013T154056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T154056Z
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SUMMARY:Devolve to Evolve: What role should local communities play in decarbonising homes?
DESCRIPTION:How much of the transition to greener heating should be locally-led – and how much should this be dictated by national government? What would it look like to have a transition that’s completely bottom-up? Join Nesta’s panel of experts as we explore how national and local approaches might work together on the journey to net zero. \nThis event is the fifth in the Making the Switch Towards Cleaner\, Greener Homes event series.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/devolve-to-evolve-what-role-should-local-communities-play-in-decarbonising-homes/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220215T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T111103
CREATED:20220131T113025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T113025Z
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SUMMARY:Innovative Digital Technologies in Supply Chain
DESCRIPTION:This event looks at how manufacturers can gather\, process and present data from the factory in sufficient detail to give customers visibility of their orders. Of course\, this level of granularity is also extremely helpful to the factory management team\, to fully understand work in progress and allow management time to be spent proactively maximising customer experience\, rather than spend time on reactive expediting and fire fighting after problems comes to light.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/innovative-digital-technologies-in-supply-chain/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Creative technology,Digital,Energy,Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220118T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220118T141500
DTSTAMP:20260419T111103
CREATED:20211013T152912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T152912Z
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SUMMARY:Stories From the Frontline: Let’s hear from our green home pioneers
DESCRIPTION:What can we learn from those at the cutting edge – the people already deep in the world of decarbonising homes? In this event\, you’ll hear from three carbon-cutting pioneers and have the opportunity to put your questions to them. What experiences can they share\, and how can we learn from each other to support the UK’s road to zero carbon? \nThis event is the fourth event in the Making the Switch Towards Cleaner\, Greener Homes event series.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/stories-from-the-frontline-lets-hear-from-our-green-home-pioneers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211214T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211214T141500
DTSTAMP:20260419T111103
CREATED:20211013T152613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T152613Z
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SUMMARY:Decarbonisation Déjà Vu: What can recent consumer behaviour change tell us?
DESCRIPTION:From seatbelts to smoking\, there are a wealth of examples of significant behaviour change in our recent past. What can we learn from them when it comes to decarbonising homes? With a series of short presentations on insights into the consumer mindset\, this event looks at how consumer behaviour change has happened in other sectors and the impact of peer influence on the adoption of new technologies. \nThis event is the third event in the Making the Switch Towards Cleaner\, Greener Homes event series.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/decarbonisation-deja-vu-what-can-recent-consumer-behaviour-change-tell-us/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211201T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211201T183000
DTSTAMP:20260419T111103
CREATED:20211021T131440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T131440Z
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SUMMARY:COP26: Where do we go from here?
DESCRIPTION:The COP26 Climate Change conference brings the leaders of the world together in the UK\, in the most important meeting since Paris in 2015.This event\, held 2 weeks after the conference has concluded\, will reflect on progress made at the conference\, and ask what next for the UK. \nThis event is dedicated to the memory of the Earl of Selborne. John Selborne served in many roles in science\, technology and the environment over many years\, including (amongst many others) Chairman of the Foundation for Science and Technology\, Chairman of the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee\, Chairman of the Parliamentary Science and Technology Information Foundation\, Chancellor of the University of Southampton\, President of the Royal Geographical Society\, Chairman of the Agricultural Research Council\, and a member of the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution. \nThe event is being organised by the Foundation for Science and Technology on behalf of several organisations that John Selborne worked with over the years. \n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Sir Dieter Helm\nProfessor of Economic Policy\, University of Oxford\n\n\nProfessor Ian Boyd\nProfessor of Biology\, University of St Andrews\n\n\nBaroness Young of Old Scone\nHouse of Lords\n\n\nProfessor Sir Charles Godfray\nDirector\, Oxford Martin School\, University of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipation is possible both in person (at the Royal Society in London) and online (via Zoom).
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/cop26-where-do-we-go-from-here/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211125T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211125T171500
DTSTAMP:20260419T111103
CREATED:20211116T120352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T120352Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Glasgow: What impact will COP26 have on Europe’s green dreams?
DESCRIPTION:During the first half of November\, international leaders gathered in Glasgow for COP26\, the UN climate conference. The meeting was identified by many as critical to determining whether the world can realistically meet the targets of the 2015 Paris Agreement\, and thereby mitigate the increasingly catastrophic effects of climate change. As signalled by Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen\, “the EU will bring to Glasgow the highest level of ambition”.  Yet it remains to be seen if others will follow\, including its own member states\, and commit to join forces and resources in a common approach. \nEither way\, the COP26 outcomes will be followed with keen interest by European research and innovation communities. Will COP26 deliver a major boost for the Green Deal\, with its technology-driven transformation of industry?  Will it provide a new framing and direction of travel for Horizon Europe\, with 35% of its budget committed to climate-related topics?  Will it unleash a new wave of climate innovation financing?  And will it open more doors to international cooperation and alliances\, both scientific and governmental\, in pursuit of solutions that will make a measurable difference? \nIn this public\, livestreamed debate\, Science|Business will bring together leading figures from the worlds of policy\, science and industry to reflect on the outcomes from Glasgow\, and to discuss their implications for European science and technology in the months ahead.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/beyond-glasgow-what-impact-will-cop26-have-on-europes-green-dreams/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211124T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211124T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T111103
CREATED:20211004T111512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T111512Z
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SUMMARY:Ask the engineers: Post-COP26 - what have we achieved and where do we go from here?
DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC EVENT\nIt is hard to under-estimate the importance of COP26 for reaching global agreement on decarbonisation pathways and financing packages that match the urgency and scale of the climate crisis. In the wake of COP26\, our final Ask the Engineers panel will review what has been achieved at the summit and whether it has helped to accelerate progress towards a just transition to net zero emissions by 2050. \nThe engineering profession can offer solutions\, but must work ambitiously and collaboratively to drive change. Our crucial offering to this monumental challenge relies on engineers being engaged alongside policy makers\, economists and the public. \nHas COP26 set the UK on a decisive pathway to net zero? \nSpeakers\n\nChairperson: Alok Jha\, Science and Technology Correspondent\, The Economist\nProfessor Nilay Shah OBE FREng\, Head of Department of Chemical Engineering\, Imperial College London\nDame Joanna da Silva DBE FREng\, Director of International Development\, Arup\nSinead Obeng\, Chair\, Energy Institute Young Professionals Council and Regulatory Affairs Adviser\, Gazprom Marketing and Trading\nRachel Skinner FREng\, President\, Institution of Civil Engineers and Executive Producer\, WSP UK\n\nSupported by:\nArup as the technology partner of the Ask the engineers series. \nTickets\nThis event is free of charge but registration is required. After registering\, you will receive an email that contains further details on joining the online event. If you have any questions\, please contact Amy Stratton\, Events Manager at the Royal Academy of Engineering. \nEngineering Zero\nThis event series is part of the Academy’s campaign Engineering Zero\, which aims to bring the engineering profession together to advance engineering’s contribution to net zero\, working in partnership with the National Engineering Policy Centre and our global networks. More information about the campaign can be found here. \nRecording notice\nPlease note this event will be recorded and published on the Royal Academy of Engineering website. \nAccessibility\nIt is very important to the Royal Academy of Engineering that our events are accessible to all. If you have any accessibility requirements\, please contact the Events team at your earliest convenience so that necessary arrangements can be made.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/ask-the-engineers-post-cop26-what-have-we-achieved-and-where-do-we-go-from-here/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211122T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211122T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T111103
CREATED:20211115T144944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T144944Z
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SUMMARY:Reaching net zero – is the tax system ready?
DESCRIPTION:How we are taxed will be crucial to how government pays for net zero. It can use the tax system to incentivise sustainable choices by businesses and consumers as well as disincentivise harmful ones. But government revenues will also fall as people and businesses adapt their behaviour to reduce carbon emissions\, with the shift to electric vehicles set to eliminate fuel duties. \nSo what changes are needed to ensure the tax system raises revenue to fund public interventions\, redistributes the costs of getting to net zero\, and shores up the tax take as fuel duties decline? \nThis event will take place after a busy autumn of net zero strategies\, a budget and COP26. It will ask how the government should adapt the tax system to reach net zero and whether the budget was a missed opportunity\, look at the steps being taken in other countries\, and set out how to overcome the barriers – political and otherwise – to reform. \nThe panel to discuss these issues will be: \n\nRt Hon David Gauke\, Head of Public Policy at Macfarlanes LLP and former Financial Secretary to the Treasury\nJames Murray MP\, Shadow Financial Secretary to the Treasury\nChris Stark\, Chief Executive of the Committee on Climate Change\nAmanda Tickel\, Head of Tax & Trade Policy for Deloitte UK\n\nThe event will be chaired by Dr Gemma Tetlow\, Chief Economist at the Institute for Government.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/reaching-net-zero-is-the-tax-system-ready/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211118T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211118T141500
DTSTAMP:20260419T111103
CREATED:20211013T151705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T151705Z
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SUMMARY:Getting Over Gas: Taking the hassle out of the switch to low carbon heating
DESCRIPTION:‘Confusing’\, ‘time-consuming’ and ‘painful’ – that’s how many people who’ve made the switch to low-carbon heating describe the process. What products\, services and business models could take the hassle out of decarbonising homes? Join Nesta’s A Sustainable Future mission Director\, Madeleine Gabriel and a panel of expert speakers as they discuss how we can make it easy for everyone to understand their options\, find out what’s right for their homes and take action. \n  \nThis event is the second event in the Making the Switch Towards Cleaner\, Greener Homes event series.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/getting-over-gas-taking-the-hassle-out-of-the-switch-to-low-carbon-heating/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211117T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211117T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T111103
CREATED:20211116T093009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T093009Z
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SUMMARY:Constructive Conversations: Regenerative
DESCRIPTION:Engineers Without Borders UK presents the Constructive Conversations series. A space to discuss\, challenge\, and listen to some of the most pressing issues that must be interrogated to put global responsibility at the heart of engineering. \nDuring this session\, EWBUK explore one of the principles of globally responsible engineering: Regenerative. To actively restore and regenerate ecological systems\, rather than just reducing impact. \nThis event will feature a panel discussion\, with speakers from all areas of engineering and beyond who can provide their insight. They will then facilitate an interactive discussion to allow attendees to explore how they can put the principle into action. \nThe session will be facilitated by Engineers Without Borders UK Change Maker and incoming Executive Director of KDI\, Joe Milligan. The panellists he will be joined by include: \nOlivia Sweeney\, an environmentalist and one of Bristol’s Black and Green Ambassadors\, a project that explores the intersection of climate and racial justice by connecting and celebrating diverse community action for the environment. \nDiego Almendrades\, is an engineer and social entrepreneur with a passion for holistic management and ecosystem restoration in the Dry Forest of Peru. \nDan Smith\, is a sustainability professional with over a decade of international experience. He is currently leading the development of a new digital venture for environmental planning and permitting in the European offshore wind sector.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/constructive-conversations-regenerative/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211109T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211109T193000
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SUMMARY:Ask the engineers: Is hydrogen the silver bullet that will help achieve net zero?
DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC EVENT\nThe government recently set out its strategy for developing a thriving low carbon hydrogen sector in the UK to meet its stated ambition to achieve 5GW of low carbon hydrogen production capacity by 2030. \nHydrogen is an energy vector rather than a source of energy – once produced from an energy source\, it can be stored and transported. Despite rapid technological advances and research\, there is still much discussion about how hydrogen should be produced and how it should be used. The third event in our Ask the Engineers series will assess the potential of hydrogen\, and its challenges. \nFrom hydrogen startups to big energy companies\, how much difference do engineers think hydrogen can make to the drive towards net zero? \nSpeakers\n\nChair: Alok Jha\, Science and Technology Correspondent\, The Economist\nDr Enass Abo-Hamed\, Chief Executive Officer\, H2GoPower\nProfessor Rebecca Lunn MBE FREng FRSE\, Professor of Civil Engineering\, University of Strathclyde\n\nMore panellists to be confirmed soon.  \nSupported by:\nARUP as the technology partner of the Ask the engineers series. \nTickets\nThis event is free of charge but registration is required. After registering\, you will receive an email that contains further details on joining the online event. If you have any questions\, please contact Amy Stratton\, Events Manager at the Royal Academy of Engineering. \nEngineering Zero\nThis event series is part of the Academy’s campaign Engineering Zero\, which aims to bring the engineering profession together to advance engineering’s contribution to net zero\, working in partnership with the National Engineering Policy Centre and our global networks. More information about the campaign can be found here. \nRecording notice\nPlease note this event will be recorded and published on the Royal Academy of Engineering website. \nAccessibility\nIt is very important to the Royal Academy of Engineering that our events are accessible to all. If you have any accessibility requirements\, please contact the Events team at your earliest convenience so that necessary arrangements can be made.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/ask-the-engineers-is-hydrogen-the-silver-bullet-that-will-help-achieve-net-zero/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211104T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211104T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T111103
CREATED:20211101T160154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T160154Z
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SUMMARY:TEDx Stormont - Countdown
DESCRIPTION:TEDxStormont Countdown is a part of TED’s global initiative to champion and accelerate solutions to the climate crisis\, turning ideas into action. The event will coincide with #COP26 and will take place in Stormont on Thursday\, 4 November. \nSpeakers including: \nMinister Edwin Poots MLA\nBelfast Lord Mayor Cllr Kate Nicholl\nDr John Gilliland OBE\, Director of Global Agriculture & Sustainability\, Devenish\nSusan McEwen\, Sustainable Living Advocate\nChris Conway\, Group Chief Executive\, Translink\nJoanne Sherwood\, RSPB NI Director and Environment NI Vice Chair\nRosalind Skillen\, Climate Activist and Podcast Host\nNandi Jola\, Poet and Activist
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/tedx-stormont-countdown/
LOCATION:Parliament Buildings\, Ballymiscaw Rd\, Stormont\, Belfast\, BT4 3XX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211104T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211104T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T111103
CREATED:20211014T133045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T133045Z
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SUMMARY:Belfast International Homecoming 2021 - The Green Edition
DESCRIPTION:The Belfast International Homecoming on Thursday 4 November will be the city’s lead green event during COP26.\nFocusing entirely on the opportunities of a green transition the Homecoming conference in Titanic Belfast and gala banquet in Belfast City Hall will engage our global diaspora on the path to a net zero economy. \nAmong the guests at the annual event will be Pekka Timonen\, Mayor of Lahti\, Finland\, EU Green Capital 2021.\nAlso addressing confernce delegates (virtually) will be Maria Bos\, CEO of Plug Inc\, a multi-billion dollar Norwegian green hydrogen company\, and Assemblyman Mike Cusick\, Chair of the Energy Committee in the New York State Legislature. \nAt the finale dinner in City Hall\, Belfast Ambassador Medals will be presented to Friends of Belfast including Shona McCarthy\, Director of the Edinburgh Fringe and Alflac NI Managing Director Keith Farley. \nSponsors of the 2021 Homecoming are led by Belfast City Council\, Phoenix Natural Gas\, Ulster Bank\, Belfast Harbour\, Ulster University and MRP. \nCovid protocols will be observed throughout with proof of vaccination required for attendance and numbers attending capped. 
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/belfast-international-homecoming-2021-the-green-edition/
LOCATION:Titanic Belfast\, 1 Olympic Way\, Queen's Road\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT3 9EP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aisling Events":MAILTO:c.mccann@aisling-events.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211026T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211026T141500
DTSTAMP:20260419T111103
CREATED:20211013T150747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T150747Z
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SUMMARY:Going Green: How do we win public support for the transition?
DESCRIPTION:Decarbonising homes is one of the biggest challenges in getting to net zero\, requiring investment in nearly all existing homes\, as well as considerable behaviour change from citizens. How might we win public support for the transition? \nIn this event\, NESTA brings together a panel of expert speakers to discuss what it might take to get everyone on the journey to a low-carbon home\, exploring the potential role of everything from subsidies and policy change to climate assemblies and deliberative democracy. \nThis is the first event in the Making the Switch Towards Cleaner\, Greener Homes event series.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/going-green-how-do-we-win-public-support-for-the-transition/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211022T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T111103
CREATED:20211004T093812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T132211Z
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SUMMARY:Net Zero in Medicines Manufacturing: Measuring and Reporting Carbon Footprint
DESCRIPTION:In the run up to COP 26\, KTN is holding a webinar: Net Zero in Medicines Manufacturing: Measuring and Reporting Carbon Footprint. \nThe obligations around reporting carbon outputs are becoming increasingly challenging for all sizes of companies\, as global net zero target deadlines draw ever closer and customers introduce sustainable procurement directives. \nThis webinar is aimed at medicines manufacturers to learn about systems and tools for measuring and reporting on Scope 1\, 2 and 3 carbon outputs. Manufacturers of medical technologies and organisations involved in supply chain are also very welcome. This is particularly applicable to SMEs who want to find out more about carbon reporting structures and tools from organisations who have established systems. \nThis webinar will feature presentations and discussion from GSK\, AstraZeneca and Pfizer on reporting and science-based targets\, and why they are important\, and what are the external demands. We will feature practical application case studies on Scope 1 & 2\, and explore the challenges and opportunities to decarbonise the whole value chain (Scope 3). There will also be a presentation from NHS on forthcoming supplier guidelines. \nThe webinar is hosted by KTN Medicines Manufacturing Challenge Community in partnership with Innovate UK\, Medicines Manufacturing Industry Partnership and Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry. \nFor any queries about this event please get in touch with KTN’s Karen Wilkinson.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/net-zero-in-medicines-manufacturing-measuring-and-reporting-carbon-footprint/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211018T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211018T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T111103
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SUMMARY:What should COP26 aim to achieve?
DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC EVENT\nAs delegations from UN member states prepare to gather in Glasgow in November to accelerate collective action towards preventing an irreversible climate catastrophe\, we ask a panel of expert engineers what the COP26 summit needs to achieve. \nThe G7 meeting in Cornwall re-affirmed rich countries’ pledge to protect the planet\, but detailed actions have yet to be announced. \nThe number of governments worldwide setting net zero targets is a positive sign but how will these targets be achieved in practice? The engineering profession is a massive part of that “how” and engineers are actively developing ways to help reduce emissions. \nSo what do engineers want to hear from the summit? \nSpeakers\n\nChair: Alok Jha\, Science and Technology Correspondent\, The Economist\nDervilla Mitchell CBE FREng\, Deputy Chair\, Arup\nProfessor Sir Jim McDonald FREng FRSE\, President\, Royal Academy of Engineering\nOlivia Sweeney\, Consultant\, Resource Futures and Black and Green Ambassador\n\nMore panellists to be confirmed soon. \nSupported by\nARUP as the technology partner of the Ask the engineers series. \nTickets\nThis event is free of charge but registration is required. After registering\, you will receive an email that contains further details on joining the online event. If you have any questions\, please contact Amy Stratton\, Events Manager at the Royal Academy of Engineering. \nEngineering Zero\nThis event series is part of the Academy’s campaign Engineering Zero\, which aims to bring the engineering profession together to advance engineering’s contribution to net zero\, working in partnership with the National Engineering Policy Centre and our global networks. More information about the campaign can be found here. \nRecording notice\nPlease note this event will be recorded and published on the Royal Academy of Engineering website. \nAccessibility\nIt is very important to the Royal Academy of Engineering that our events are accessible to all. If you have any accessibility requirements\, please contact the Events team at your earliest convenience so that necessary arrangements can be made.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/what-should-cop26-aim-to-achieve/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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