COP30: NOW WHAT?

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In November 2025, Brazil hosted the UN Climate Change Conference, COP30. What are the key takeaways from the conference? Where do we see new opportunities and fresh inspiration for society and research?
Please join us as we examine what the latest COP means for the work ahead.

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Programme


14:45 – 15:00

Arrival, refreshments and snacks

15:00 – 15:10

Welcome

Dean Bo Jellesmark Thorsen (Faculty of SCIENCE) opens the event.

15:10 – 16:00

Key takeaways from Belém
What are the key takeaways from COP30?
Where do we see progress, and which areas require further action? And how does this influence the work ahead?

Participants:

  • MP Linea Søgaard-Lidell, Spokesperson on climate, The Liberal Party
  • Connie Hedegaard, former European Commissioner for Climate
  • Professor Katherine Richardson, Globe Institute
  • Deputy Director Anne Højer Simonsen, Danish Industry
  • Professor Stine Krøijer, Department of Anthropology


16:00 – 16:10

Break, refreshments and snacks

16:10 – 17:00

Perspectives from across disciplines
Our panel shares brief perspectives on the outcome of COP30 and the way forward, followed by questions and debate.

Participants:

  • Professor Jens Hesselbjerg Christensen, Niels Bohr Institute
  • Professor Bent Egberg Mikkelsen, Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management
  • Professor Vibe Garf Ulfbeck, Head of Centre for Private Governance
  • Professor Morten Skovdal, Department of Public Health
  • Chairperson Niklas Stentoft Mogensen, UCPH One Planet Board

17:00 – 17:05

Wrap-up

Charlotte Fischer (UCPH One Planet) wraps up the event.

17:05 – 18:00

Networking, refreshments and snacks