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Building a Climate Resilient Society

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A man works in his rooftop garden in Kolkata, India. Drought caused by climate change can have a significant impact on global food production. Using rooftops as a secondary source of food production can help alleviate the pressure of industrial agriculture and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by using local produce.

Symposium in English, with simultaneous translation into French, organized by the Collège de France with the Royal Society of London.

Chairs: Professor Jean-Marie Tarascon ForMemRS, Collège de France and Professor Sir Peter Bruce FRS, The Royal Society

In the face of global challenges, particularly those related to climate change, it is becoming imperative that science academies and institutions around the world work together, engaging all stakeholders in the development and implementation of solutions. Scientific collaboration between the UK and France has a long history, with close links forged over the years between our institutions and British researchers.

The Collège de France with the Royal Society will bring together on January 24 and 25 eminent scientists dedicated to promoting scientific excellence in the service of humanity, as well as representatives of government, industry and civil society committed to exploring the scientific, political, ethical and social issues involved in tackling climate change.

The conference, which will be held in English and French, will feature presentations tailored to both scientific and general audiences. All presentations will be translated into French.


The Avenir Commun Durableinitiative , which includes this major event, is supported by the Fondation du Collège de France, its major sponsors Fondation Covéa and TotalEnergies, and its patrons Faurecia and Saint-Gobain.

Mécènes du Programme Avenir Commun Durable : Fondation du Collège de France, Fondation Covéa, TotalEnergies, Forvia-Forecia, Saint-Gobain

Click here to consult the Fondation du Collège de France's sponsorship charter.

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