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SUMMARY:Hamburg Sustainability Sessions (#HSS12) – Ukraine Nature Network: Navigating Polycrisis Together: Sustainable Toolkit for Land\, Forests\, Energy\, and Circular Waste
DESCRIPTION:This special online session will address the interconnected environmental challenges of our time through the lens of polycrisis\, with a focus on land degradation\, forest resilience\, energy security\, and circular waste management. In this context\, the event will also highlight the work of the Ukraine Nature Network and examine the severe environmental consequences of the war in Ukraine\, including ecosystem disruption\, forest damage\, soil and water contamination\, and pressure on waste and energy systems. \nBringing together researchers\, practitioners\, and institutions from different regions\, the session will explore how science\, policy\, and international cooperation can support environmental protection and recovery in conflict-affected settings. It will emphasize practical toolkits and strategies for strengthening resilience\, supporting nature restoration\, and enabling sustainable reconstruction pathways in Ukraine and beyond. \nThe event will also provide a platform for global dialogue and knowledge exchange\, including discussion of collaboration opportunities and financial mechanisms to support environmental action\, conservation\, and long-term recovery. \nThis session is organised by the European School of Sustainability Science and Research (ESSSR)\, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg)\, the Inter-University Sustainable Development Research Programme (IUSDRP)\, and the European North-American Sustainability Research Consortium (ENASRC)\, with support from the Ukraine Nature Network (https://ukrainenaturenetwork.org/). \n  \nEvent details: \nDate: 23rd April 2026 \nTime: 01:00 p.m – 03:00 p.m CET (Central European Time) \nFormat: Online \nLanguage: English \nCost: None! \n  \nSpeakers: \n \nProfessor  Daniel Muller \nholds a diploma and doctoral degree in agricultural sciences and is Adjunct Professor of Geography at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. He is Head of the Land Systems Group at the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO). His research focuses on land-system change and its implications for rural livelihoods\, food security\, carbon dynamics\, and biodiversity\, with particular emphasis on climate change impacts on agriculture and related mitigation and adaptation strategies. His regional expertise centres on the Western Balkans and the post-Soviet region\, especially Ukraine\, where he examines land-use change\, agricultural transformation\, and resilience under conditions of political\, economic\, and environmental stress. He is a member of the Scientific Steering Committee of the Global Land Programme (GLP).  \n  \n  \n  \n \nDr Oksana Pelyukh  \nholds master’s degrees in administration and management of Organizations and in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics and obtained her PhD in Economics from the National University of Water and Environmental Engineering in 2020. She is a Senior Lecturer at the Ukrainian National Forestry University and a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Lodz\, Poland. She is a laureate of a two-year scholarship from the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and a grant from the President of Ukraine for young scientists and was awarded the Forests 2021 Early Career Investigator Award. Her research focuses on integrating ecosystem services into decision-making processes and analysing stakeholder engagement in natural resource management\, with particular emphasis on urban resilience and nature-based solutions in the context of crises and recovery.  \n  \n  \n  \n \nDr Ihor Honcharenko \nis a Visiting/Grant Researcher at the University of Eastern Finland\, working in the Fine Particle and Aerosol Technology Laboratory within the Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences. He has more than ten years of experience in environmental research\, risk assessment\, and recovery-oriented programming in crisis-affected contexts. His work integrates ecological safety\, air pollution assessment\, circular bioenergy\, and GIS-based multi-hazard analysis. Prior to joining the University of Eastern Finland\, he led research and assessment activities in the humanitarian and environmental sectors in Ukraine\, with a particular focus on disaster risk reduction\, recovery planning\, and data-driven decision-making. He has authored over 25 scientific publications and contributed to a wide range of applied environmental and resilience-related projects.  \n  \n  \n  \n \nDr Ihor Soloviy \nis Professor at the Department of Economics\, Tourism and Recreation at the Ukrainian National Forestry University in Lviv. His teaching includes Environmental Economics\, Sustainable Strategic Enterprise Management\, Sustainable Business and Marketing\, Circular Bioeconomy in the Forest Sector\, and Green Project Development and Management. He is Vice-President of the Forestry Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and has extensive international experience as a consultant for organisations including IUCN\, FAO\, WWF\, and the World Bank. His work focuses on forest policy\, ecosystem services\, and the socio-economic impacts of forestry practices.  \nAs a Fulbright scholar\, he conducted research at the University of North Carolina and the University of Vermont. At the national level\, he has led projects commissioned by the Ukrainian Ministry of Education and Ministry of the Environment on ecosystem services and environmental policy. He is currently Project Lead of the Erasmus+ CBHE project on forest sector transformation in Ukraine and a Senior Researcher in the Horizon Europe project “CircHive\,” focusing on natural capital accounting and biodiversity footprints.  \n  \nRegistration: \nUkraine Nature Network Hamburg Sustainability Session #12 & Final event – Fill out form \n  \nFuture events agenda:\nHAW-Hamburg: Events
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SUMMARY:2nd Symposium Amazon 2030 – Sustainability Issues in the World's Largest Rainforest Region
DESCRIPTION:The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30)\, a pivotal event in the global fight against climate change\, will be held in the heart of the Amazon rainforest in 2025. This historic decision underscores the urgency of addressing environmental issues directly within one of the world’s most vital ecosystems. The Amazon will provide a fitting backdrop for international leaders to convene and formulate strategies aimed at mitigating and adapting to climate change and promoting sustainable development. \nDeforestation is a major problem in the Amazon region as a whole\, and in Brazil in particular. To date\, nearly 800\,000km² of Brazil’s original 4 million km² of Amazon forest has been depleted due to a variety of economic activities. These include uncontrolled logging\, large-scale farming\, mining\, large road construction project and dams\, among others. Together\, these activities have raised serious concerns about the stability of the Amazon rainforests\, some of which has already been converted into drier savannahs known as cerrado. \nThere is a need to discuss not only the causes but also the possible solutions to the problems the Amazon region is facing today\, and to identify sustainable solutions. Against this backdrop\, and as COP30 offers a unique opportunity to bring global attention to the Amazon’s challenges\, the 2nd Symposium Amazon 2030 – Sustainability Issues in the World’s Largest Rainforest Region is being organized by the Inter-University Sustainable Development Programme (IUSDRP)\, the International Climate Change Information and Research Programme (ICCIRP)\, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (Germany)\, Manchester Metropolitan University (UK) and the University Nilton Lins (Brazil)\, in collaboration with various organisations\, including the Pontifical Catholic University of Parana (PUCPR). The event is also organized by the German-Brazilian Science and Technology Network (GERBRAS-SCIENCENET). \nThe first edition of this Symposium was held at the Federal University of Western Pará (UFOPA)\, Santarém\, Brazil\, on 4-5 September 2023. This event\, the “2nd Symposium Amazon 2030 – Sustainability Issues in the World’s Largest Rainforest Region”\, will be held in the University Nilton Lins\, Manaus\, Amazonas\, Brazil\, on 6-7 November 2025. The dates make it convenient for delegates interested in joining COP30 (10-21 November) after the Symposium. \nRegister now! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAims\n\n………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… \n\n\n\n\nThe Symposium has the following objectives: \n\ni. to disseminate information on ongoing research projects and practical projects in the field of climate change\, environmental conservation and sustainability taking place in the Amazon region;\nii. to present innovative approaches in teaching and research focusing on the Amazon rainforests;\niii. to facilitate the exchange of experience and information between researchers from universities\, but also from research centres\, NGOs\, companies and other institutions;\niv. to provide opportunities for further networking and contact building.\n\nThe Symposium will present state-of-the-art projects and initiatives in the nexus Amazon rainforests and sustainability\, as well as innovative teaching and research approaches. In particular\, projects that are “cross-sectoral” and innovative and serve as examples of inter-institutional cooperation will be presented at the Symposium. \n\n\n\n\n\nThemes\n\n………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… \n\n\n\n\nThe Symposium will provide a unique opportunity to holistically discuss matters related to sustainable development in respect of the Amazon region\, tackling issues related to: \n\nAmazon and land use issues\nBiodiversity conservation and ecosystems services\nIssues related to indigenous people\nEcological threats by fires\nTerritorial management\nNatural resources management\nFood security\nPoverty and social justice\nSustainable development prospects\nClimate change\nCircular economy & technologies to protect the environment\nCOP23: opportunities and challenges for the Amazon\nEducation for sustainability\nESG and sustainable business opportunities\nInnovation for sustainable actions\nSustainable supply chains and local development\nCultural aspects of local communities\nSustainable tourism\nSustainable Agriculture\n\nOther themes may be suggested\, please contact the organisers to discuss them. \nThe Symposium is also part of the “Universities and Climate Change Initiative”\, a worldwide effort led by the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences in Germany\, to combine the knowledge and know-how of universities\, in order to tackle the many challenges posed by climate change. \n\n\n\n\n\nDates and Venue\n\n………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… \n\n\n\n\nThe event will be held in the city of Manaus\, in the State of Amazonas\, Brazil\, on 6th-7th November 2025. \nManaus\, the capital of the state of Amazonas\, is a vibrant city located in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. Situated at the confluence of the Rio Negro and the Amazon River\, Manaus is one of the largest cities in Brazil and a hub for ecotourism. Manaus has its own airport\, providing direct connections to major cities in Brazil\, making it an accessible destination for global delegates attending the Symposium. \n\n\n\n\n\nSubmission of abstracts and publication of papers\n\n………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… \n\n\n\n\nExpressions of interest to attend the event\, initially consisting of an abstract (200 words) with the full contact details of the contributing authors\, should be submitted using the following registration form: https://forms.office.com/e/9iqgkfNhzY  \nPapers selected and presented at the event may subsequently be considered for publication in the book “Fostering Sustainable Development in the Amazon Region”. The book will be part of the World Sustainability Series. Published by Springer Nature\, this is the leading peer-reviewed book series on matters related to sustainable development. Please note that submissions to the book are subject of standard peer-review procedures. \n\n\n\n\n\nDeadlines\n\n………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… \n\n\n\n\nThe deadlines are as follows: \n\nFinal deadline for submission of abstracts: 30th June 2025\nDeadline for registrations: 30th July 2025\nDeadline for the submission of papers: 30th November 2025\n\n(The full paper for the publication in the book should be sent after the conference) \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration fees\n\n………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… \n\n\n\n\nA fee of Euro 250 will be charged to international delegates\, and R$ 560 for delegates from Brazil. The fees will cover coffee breaks\, lunches and one conference dinner. \n\n\n\n\n\nContinuing Professional Development\n\n………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… \n\n\n\n\nThis event is part of the Continuing Professional Development Programme on Sustainable Development\, undertaken by the European School of Sustainability Science and Research (ESSSR) and Inter-University Sustainable Development Research Programme (IUSDRP). An official certificate of participation\, useful for professional development purposes and to be shown to employers\, will be issued to participants\, with the equivalent of 20 hours\, including attendance to the event and preparation time. The issuing of the Certificate is included in the registration fees. \n\n\n\n\n\nContact and further information\n\n………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… \n\n\n\n\nIn Germany\nProfessor Walter Leal\, Chairman\nGerman-Brazilian Science and Technology Network Hamburg University of Applied Sciences Faculty of Life Sciences Research and Transfer Centre „Sustainable Development and Climate Change Management”\nUlmenliet 20\n21033 Hamburg\nGermany\nFTZ-Events (at) haw-hamburg (dot) de \nIn Brazil\nProfessor Ubiratã Tortato\nProfessor of Operations and Sustainability\nBusiness Graduate Program\nPontifical Catholic University of Parana (PUCPR)\nBrazil\nubirata.tortato (at) pucpr (dot) br
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LOCATION:University Nilton Lins\, Manaus\, Amazonas\, Brazil
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