ASI Expert Briefing on Fossil Fuels Industry

Amsterdam Sustainability Institute

This event presents information from researchers on the issue of fossil fuel companies and their role in the decarbonization transition.

Agora 1 - HG-3C01, VU Amsterdam

At VU Amsterdam, the university’s ties with the fossil fuel industry are currently under scrutiny. Therefore, the VU board of directors has set up a consultation process to inform its decision about the university’s future relationship with the sector.To inform this process, on 16 February at 15.00-16.30, the Amsterdam Sustainability Institute invites everyone at VU to join this colloquium during which researchers present the best available information on the issue of fossil fuel companies and their role in the decarbonization transition. They will present the latest findings concerning the fossil fuel industry in climate science, policy, law and ethics, after which they answer questions from the audience.The event will take place at VU and not be streamed. Afterwards, participants are welcome to stay and discuss over drinks.L﻿ocation: Agora 1 - HG-3C01, VU AmsterdamProgramme hosted by Edina Doci (SBE)15.00-15.10h Welcome15.10-15.20h Introduction to climate change (Marthe Wens, IVM)15.20-15.30h Fossil fuel industry in the past (Philipp Pattberg, ASI)15.30-15.40h Transition strategies of fossil fuel companies (Mathieu Blondeel, IVM)15.40-15.50h Legal cases against fossil fuel companies (Clemens Kaupa, RCH)15.50-16.00h Ethical perspective (Johan Wempe)16.00-16.25h Discussion and questions16.25-16.30h Closing

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