The Eurecat technology centre is leading the Cassandra conference, with the aim of addressing the most urgent sociopolitical consequences of climate change, a forum that will take place on 4 and 5 February and which constitutes an international strategic platform where industrial leaders, policymakers and civil society confront the risks and consequences arising from the climate emergency.
The Cassandra conference, which is supported by more than 200 supranational institutions, NGOs, universities and research centres, will discuss in its latest edition the role of science and technology in mitigating the effects of climate change. It will also seek solutions to challenges identified in previous editions, such as climate-related public health risks, gender inequality, migration and the potential for conflict.
Within the framework of Cassandra, the Club of Madrid, considered the world’s most relevant forum of former presidents and prime ministers, has organised a high-level dialogue with former heads of state and government, that will be focused on the intersection of climate change, water governance and gender equity and will take place on February 5th, in person at Eurecat Barcelona’s headquarters, with the option to follow it online.
The round table will feature the participation of former Prime Minister of Tunisia Mehdi Jomaa; former Minister of the Environment of Morocco, Dr Hakima El Haité; the Extraordinary Ambassador for Water Diplomacy of the Republic of Slovenia, Tanja Miškova; and Eurecat’s Head of Political Relations, Richard Elelman.
A space for debate to explore transformative leadership
“These challenges are no longer distant threats, they affect regions across the world and increasingly shape the social and economic landscape, even of the most advanced countries,” emphasises Eurecat’s Head of Political Relations and coordinator of the Cassandra conference, Richard Elelman.
“As a technology centre, Eurecat is a pioneer in adopting an active role in addressing the sociopolitical consequences of climate change and, through the impetus of the international Cassandra conference, highlights how technological leadership can translate scientific knowledge into practical, people-centred solutions,” he adds.
