Is water one of the world’s most dangerous substances? Is climate change a threat to national security? How does turbulence, national and international, affect governance of sustainability? These are some of the topics that will be discussed as part of LUCSUS’ involvement in the Lund University 350th anniversary celebration.
LUCSUS’ programme of activities include both centre specific activities such as World Water Day and the LUMES alumni conference, as well as events organised solely for the jubilee - such as the Jubilee University Lecture on climate change and security, and a public event on the future of food where LUCSUS' researchers are presenting. Some of the events will be open to the general public whereas others are directed at groups such as researchers or former students.
- Through the anniversary programme, we want to raise awareness of, and create a discussion on, the sustainability challenges facing us today, says Director Emily Boyd. We also see this as a great occasion to mark the achievements of both our researchers and the university as a whole.
Programme of Activities
- World Water Day, 22nd March
- How Sustainable is the Digital Society?, 28th April
- The Future of Food - a seminar on food and climate change, 19th May
- How Climate Change may Affect Wine Production and Taste? Presentation and Wine Testing at Grand Hotel,19th May
- LUCSUS’ Master Programme LUMES Alumni Conference, 18-19 May
- Jubilee University Lecture on Climate Change and Security Risks, 27 September
- 2017 Lund Conference on Earth System Governance, 9-11 October
LUCSUS staff is also taking an active part in a range of other activities organised by the Sustainability Forum such as short talks on climate change and a world food cafe on the sustainable development goals.