International Scientific Congress on Climate Change
(Scientific Events)

The University of Copenhagen hosted an international scientific congress on climate change under the heading "Climate Change: Global Risks, Challenges and Decisions". The congress was organised in cooperation with nine other universities in the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU).

The main aim of the congress was to provide a synthesis of existing and emerging scientific knowledge necessary in order to make intelligent societal decisions concerning application of mitigation and adaptation strategies in response to climate change. The congress aimed to identify and synthesise the science, technology and policy advances required in order to ensure sustainability of global communities in the current and coming decades.

Further information can be found on the meeting website.