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  • IBM aims for a smarter and greener planet

    04-11-2009 23:07
    It seems like business and research are two different worlds speaking different languages. The conference has brought different sectors together and it creates a possibility that somehow in this conglomeration of thoughts and views, new and viable answers to the challenge called climate change may arise.

    The sector of Information Technology takes part in this undertaking, as voiced by Harald Fuchs from the IBM Company of Germany. What he insinuates is that we may all know that the world is gettin

  • Four ideas to journalists for reporting climate change

    04-11-2009 23:00
    If journalists think there is little they can or should do to help people deal with climate change, they should think again. In a thought-provoking talk at the conference, professor Susanna Priest came up with four simple ideas for actions that journalists can undertake without offending professional norms of objectivity and the economic restraints of the news business.

    Simply furnishing people with enough information is not enough, Priest said and referred to recent research she had done amongst

  • Empowering thousands of people to change together

    04-11-2009 22:58
    At least 10,000 people from all over the world are expected to be part of the alternative summit Climate Forum 09 in Copenhagen next month. But what is the point of getting so many people together and what can be achieved? Kristine Holten-Andersen, one of the many driving forces behind the project, believes the summit is about empowerment and creating the feeling of acting together.

    The conference blog has obtained permission to quote from Kristine Holten-Andersen’s manuscript for her presentatio

  • Opening day pictures

    04-11-2009 11:53


    Getting ready for the opening session.


    Just before the panel discussion begins. From left to right: Professor Fred Dallmeyr, professor Timothy Reagan, Kristine Holten-Andersen from Climate Forum 09, Jacob Sterling from Maersk Line, chairman of the board for Grundfos Niels Due-Jensen, professor John Thøgersen and professor Susanna Priest.


    Buffet on the opening night.

  • Dialogue, politeness and the siren call of the coffee break

    04-11-2009 11:15
    There are aspects of the structure of a conference which can be dangerous. I was concerned about this before coming; not about whether we would be bored or interested, whether the presentations would seem relevant or not - you cannot, or course, please all the people all the time. Rather, there is something in the formal structure itself which, while allowing ‘conversation’ of a kind, also limits our ability to interact.

    Politeness and convention require that we sit still and listen - even when

  • Climate change can not be solved

    04-11-2009 09:47
    Thanks to Mike Hulme, the global dialogue conference got off to a good and controversial start. The professor of climate change at University of East Anglia introduced some insightful and tantalizing propositions, which did no less than putting the whole COP15-joint venture in doubt.

    Jumping onto his train of thought isn't easy. Basically, his intention is to liberate the way we think about climate change as a mere physical process which can be estimated by numbers and facts. "Rel

  • Here is the appetizer, the grand dinner is yet to come!

    04-11-2009 09:35
    As a foundation for the dicussion in the coming two days, the first panel session in the afternoon gathered representatives from academia, business, media and civil society to talk about their own responsiblities.

    It was an ambitous plan to draw people from such a broad range of fields to communicate on a complex issue like climate change within an hour. Yet it worked well. It made each group return to the basic values from the starting point.

    Professor Fred Dallmayr from the US said

  • Professor Hans Köchler to address the conference

    03-11-2009 14:30
    Intercultural dialogue is the topic of the week in Aarhus. The city, the region, the university and Grundfos will announce the winners of the new Global Dialogue Prize on Thursday, and Friday one of the world’s leading philosophers, Hans Köchler, will speak about the philosphy and politics behind intercultural dialogue.

    Hans Köchler is professor of philosophy at University of Innsbruck in Austria and has been working on intercultural dialogue for 35 years. His work has been very influential on th

  • Danish companies join conference for discussion

    02-11-2009 12:39
    Novo Nordisk, Maersk Line and the Confederation of Danish Industries will provide inspiration on how Danish companies can take responsibility for climate change at the conference.

    The company representatives will provide concrete examples of how they work with climate issues at the session that takes place Friday 6 November 9.00-10.15 hours.

    The presenters are:

    Lykke Schmidt, Novo Nordisk: Novo Nordisk has been devoted to Corporate Social Responsibilty for years.

    Jacob Sterling, Maersk Line: Maersk







  • Climate Changers: What can hot dogs do for the climate?

    30-10-2009 13:39
    The world’s most travelled hot dog stand is Danish. Its owner Fanny Posselt is travelling the world to raise awareness about climate and environmental issues by handing out free hot dogs.


    And she is not alone in taking action on climate change. In the Philippines, university students are part of a major scheme to replant mangroves destroyed by oil-spills, and in Germany so-called carrot mobs shop till they drop in selected stores whose owners then promise to invest the extra turnover in energy

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