Intersectional solutions for climate change
A conference at the intersection of
Belgium Black history month and International Women's Day
Join the first climate change conference focusing on intersectionality!
Join the first climate change conference focusing on intersectionality
and offering a transatlantic approach!
Intersectionality
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Intersectionality is an analytical framework for understanding how individuals' various social and political identities result in unique combinations of discrimination and privilege.
Intersectionality identifies multiple factors of advantage and disadvantage.
Everybody is intersectional
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Some have an intersectionality seen as positive
(man, white, heterosexual, upper-class, Christian).
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Some have an intersectionality seen as negative
(woman, black, heterosexual, upper-class, Christian).
"Climate change is neither gender nor diversity neutral".
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"Climate story isn't about old white men"
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Non-white scientists appear on fewer editorial boards, spend more time under review, and receive fewer citations.
This conference will amplify diverse voices, featuring both women and men, embracing positive and negative intersectionality, envisioning (transatlantic) collaborations to unite in showcasing transformative solutions that collectively pave the way towards a sustainable future for all.
Confirmed Speakers
This list will be continuously updated
Rachel Wells
Leen Vermeersch
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Director and Regulatory Solutions Advisor at Euroclear
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Board advisor
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Founder of Flandrienella
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Lobbying, Strategy and Non-violent Communication expert
Sarah Lokman
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Writer
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Event Moderator/MC,
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Podcaster
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Trainer
Shada Islam
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Managing Director at New Horizons Project Geopolitical Strategy Advice and Analysis
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Journalist
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Political Commentator
Audrey Huet
Founder Audrey Huet Joaillerie
Dr Richard Burchill
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Senior Counsel for Macroscrope Strategies, Brussels
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Associate Research Fellow United Nations University (UNU-CRIS), Brugge
Helen Tubb
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Leadership advisor & executive coach specializing in gender dynamics
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International business executive
Uuriintuya Batsaikhan
The program
Come to the conference
Monday, March 11th, 2024
8:30 am - 6pm CET
Email Us
Networking area
8:30 - 9:00 am
Registration and Welcome
SCHEDULE - 9:00 - 10:30 am
Main auditorium
9:00 - 9:20 am
Opening remarks
Main auditorium
9:20 - 10:15 am
Intersectionality, the way for inclusive and equitable solutions
Room 1
09:30 -10:15 am
Sustainable Entrepreneurship corner
Networking area
10:15 - 10:45 am
Coffee break
SCHEDULE - 10:45 am - 12:15 pm (modifications possible)
Main auditorium
10:45 am - 12:15 pm
Breaking boundaries: Innovation, climate change & intersectionality in the pursuit of a sustainable future
Room 1
10:45 am - 12:15 pm
Entrepreneurship for a sustainable future (panel discussion)
Room 2
10:45 am - 12:15 pm
Make it happen: The difficulty of leading the change
(Documentary + panel discussion)
Networking area
12:15 - 1:15 pm
Lunch break
SCHEDULE - 1:15 pm - 2:50 pm (modifications possible)
Main auditorium
1:15 - 2:50 pm
The importance of communication & storytelling for climate mitigation
Room 1
1:15 - 2:50 pm
Intersectionality and activism: a must for climate justice?
(panel discussion)
Room 2
1:15 - 2:50 pm
Prospective horizons: How to imagine a sustainable future? (Workshop)
SCHEDULE - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Main auditorium
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Crafting inclusive climate policies : What EU is (not) doing well
Room 1
3:00 - 4:00 pm
How to communicate for better impact? (Workshop)
Room 2
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Self-care and mental health: the first step to (lead the) change?
Networking area
4:00 - 4:20 pm
Coffee break
SCHEDULE - 4:20 pm - 5:30 pm
Main auditorium
4:20 - 5:30 pm
Decolonizing sustainability, the way forward. (panel discussion)
Room 1
4:20 - 5:30 pm
Social sustainability, the forgotten key part of sustainability
Room 2
4:20 - 5:30 pm
Climate finance, impact investment, solidarity economy
Main auditorium
5:30 - 6:00 pm
Closing remarks
Our sponsors
The conference would not be possible without the support of our sponsors.
Become a volunteer
Help us make this event a success and become a volunteer!
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Gain valuable hands-on experience in event management and logistics.
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Networking opportunities with professionals and like-minded individuals.
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A sense of fulfilment from contributing to the success of a meaningful event.
If you are interested in volunteering for any of the above roles or have specific skills you'd like to offer, please click the button below:
Become a sponsor
Bronze sponsor
€500 - €1500
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Recognition:
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Enhanced logo placement on event materials.
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Featured acknowledgment on the website.
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1 invitation to the event.
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Exposure:
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Social media mentions with dedicated posts.
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Inclusion in press releases and media outreach.
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Access:
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Recognition in opening and closing remarks.
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Branding:
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Logo inclusion in event presentations.
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Silver sponsor
€1500 - €5,000
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Recognition:
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Prominent logo placement across all event materials.
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Featured acknowledgment with a dedicated section on the website.
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3 invitations for the event
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Exposure:
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Extended social media coverage and mentions.
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Access:
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VIP access to networking events and speaker sessions.
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Opportunity to send 1 Speaker
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Branding:
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Logo inclusion in all promotional videos and advertisements before the event.
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Gold sponsor
€5,000 - €10,000
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Recognition:
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Exclusive logo placement with premium visibility.
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Dedicated social media release highlighting Gold Sponsorship.
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5 invitations for the event
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Exposure:
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Featured content on social media platforms.
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Participation to our podcast "Leaders in sustainability"
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Access:
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VIP treatment with priority seating at all events.
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Exclusive dinner with key speakers and organizers.
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Opportunity to send 1 speaker
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Opportunity to participate in closing remarks
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Branding:
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Logo on official event merchandise.
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Logo inclusion in all promotional videos and advertisements before and after the event.
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