RETHINKING Observation
Join us and our distinguished guests for an insightful dialogue that brings together experts at the forefront of science and technology to rETHink how we observe, understand, and protect our planet.
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Observation at all scales is critical to our ability to address global environmental changes. This is a rapidly advancing field with innovations ranging from space-based Earth and Earth-like exoplanets observation platforms to eDNA. We now have the capability to generate unprecedented insights into climate patterns, deforestation, biodiversity loss, urbanization, and natural disasters from far above our planet to the remotest habitats on Earth. They offer unique opportunities to advance sustainable and regenerative practices across various sectors, from agriculture and fisheries to urban planning and manufacturing.
RETHINKING Observation
Wednesday, 17 January 2024
18:00 – 19:15 (CET), followed by a reception until 20:15
external pagePhysical Meteorological Observatory / World Radiation Center (PMOD/WRC)
Dorfstrasse 33, 7260 Davos Dorf
Door opens at 17:30
This event will be live-streamed external pageon the following link
Welcome
Joël Mesot, President, ETH Zurich
Introduction
external pageLouise Harra, Director PMOD/WRC, Affiliated Professor of Solar Astrophysics, ETH Zurich
Distinguished guests in conversation
- Adrian Glauser, Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics, ETH Zurich
- Kristy Deiner, Professor of Environmental DNA, ETH Zurich
- external pageCarlos Nobre, Senior Researcher, University of São Paulo
- external pageMagdalena Skipper, Editor-in-Chief, Nature
Moderation
Chris Luebkeman, Head Strategic Foresight, ETH Zurich
This event is a component of ETH Zurich’s RETHINKING LIVING initiative. We all feel massive change across just about every aspect of our lives. Climate change, the destruction of biodiversity and technological disruptions present threats, but more importantly, an opportunity to focus on grand challenges, to embrace deeper meaning, and to rediscover overlooked aspects of our lives. RETHINKING LIVING convenes scientists, industry experts and outstanding global thinkers from ETH Zurich and across the world.