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NTU x National Geographic events (Day 1)
Event 1: Fighting Food Waste, one of the biggest global scandals
A technical talk by Tristram Stuart
Date: 17th August 2017
Time: 10.30am to 12.00pm
Venue: CBE SEMINAR ROOM 2 (N1.2-B3-02)
Did you know?: One-third of the world's food is wasted from plow to plate. Less than a quarter of the food wasted in the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe, could feed the planet's one billion hungry people. Irrigation used to grow food that is thrown away could meet the domestic water needs of nine billion people.
In this talk geared towards Engineering students, international award-winning author, campaigner and National Geographic Emerging Explorer Tristram Stuart, will share why and how we reached this alarming situation. Tristram will also share some of the latest technical and grassroots-driven solutions, such as biogas and other innovative solutions.
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Event 1: Fighting Food Waste, one of the biggest global scandals
A technical talk by Tristram Stuart
Date: 17th August 2017
Time: 10.30am to 12.00pm
Venue: CBE SEMINAR ROOM 2 (N1.2-B3-02)
Did you know?: One-third of the world's food is wasted from plow to plate. Less than a quarter of the food wasted in the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe, could feed the planet's one billion hungry people. Irrigation used to grow food that is thrown away could meet the domestic water needs of nine billion people.
In this talk geared towards Engineering students, international award-winning author, campaigner and National Geographic Emerging Explorer Tristram Stuart, will share why and how we reached this alarming situation. Tristram will also share some of the latest technical and grassroots-driven solutions, such as biogas and other innovative solutions.
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Event 2: How green is our green energy, and how do I become a National Geographic Young Explorer
A talk by Prasenjeet Yadav (includes a workshop about National Geographic grants)
Date: 17th August 2017
Time: 10.30am to 12.00pm
Venue: CBE SEMINAR ROOM 3 (N1.2-B3-18)
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues today. In the past, there have been many initiatives undertaken to reduce our carbon footprint on the environment. Renewable energy solutions, such as solar panels and windmills, are a great example. But to what extent are these initiatives to save our planet truly sustainable?
In his technical talk, Prasenjeet Yadav will share how sensitive issues such as climate change and its effects to high elevation Himalaya, the Western Ghats and effects of windmills on the surrounding ecosystems are raising questions about how green are today’s green energy solutions.
Want to become one of the first National Geographic Explorers in Asia? As a Young Explorer, Prasenjeet Yadav will share how he managed to get a grant from National Geographic going through the application processes and sharing some precious tips that will help you to reach the dream goal. Under his explorer's project, Prasenjeet produced a story on the evolution of species in the Shola Skyislands of the Western Ghats which was published and exhibited at Telluride, Banff, NCBS and other prominent media. What is your project?
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A talk by Prasenjeet Yadav (includes a workshop about National Geographic grants)
Date: 17th August 2017
Time: 10.30am to 12.00pm
Venue: CBE SEMINAR ROOM 3 (N1.2-B3-18)
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues today. In the past, there have been many initiatives undertaken to reduce our carbon footprint on the environment. Renewable energy solutions, such as solar panels and windmills, are a great example. But to what extent are these initiatives to save our planet truly sustainable?
In his technical talk, Prasenjeet Yadav will share how sensitive issues such as climate change and its effects to high elevation Himalaya, the Western Ghats and effects of windmills on the surrounding ecosystems are raising questions about how green are today’s green energy solutions.
Want to become one of the first National Geographic Explorers in Asia? As a Young Explorer, Prasenjeet Yadav will share how he managed to get a grant from National Geographic going through the application processes and sharing some precious tips that will help you to reach the dream goal. Under his explorer's project, Prasenjeet produced a story on the evolution of species in the Shola Skyislands of the Western Ghats which was published and exhibited at Telluride, Banff, NCBS and other prominent media. What is your project?
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Event 3: Working Towards Zero Food Waste in Asia
A talk by Tristram Stuart (Exclusive to USP Scholars)
Date: 17th August 2017
Time: 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Venue: LT22 (SS2-B2-07)
Did you know?: One-third of the world's food is wasted from plow to plate. Less than a quarter of the food wasted in the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe, could feed the planet's one billion hungry people. Irrigation used to grow food that is thrown away could meet the domestic water needs of nine billion people.
In this multidisciplinary talk, you will learn from Tristram Stuart – international award-winning author, campaigner and National Geographic Emerging Explorer – how to create powerful campaigns that can influence laws and governments, as well as technical solutions to fight against waste, with a special focus on Asia.
A talk by Tristram Stuart (Exclusive to USP Scholars)
Date: 17th August 2017
Time: 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Venue: LT22 (SS2-B2-07)
Did you know?: One-third of the world's food is wasted from plow to plate. Less than a quarter of the food wasted in the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe, could feed the planet's one billion hungry people. Irrigation used to grow food that is thrown away could meet the domestic water needs of nine billion people.
In this multidisciplinary talk, you will learn from Tristram Stuart – international award-winning author, campaigner and National Geographic Emerging Explorer – how to create powerful campaigns that can influence laws and governments, as well as technical solutions to fight against waste, with a special focus on Asia.
Event 4: How to communicate the science of conservation?
A talk by Prasenjeet Yadav
Date: 17th August 2017
Time: 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Venue: Lee Foundation Lecture Theatre (Level 1 WKWSCI)
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. While scientists are racing to find solutions to climate change, and storytellers are trying to communicate the gravity of the situation, a dichotomy still exists between the two that needs to be bridged in order to make a positive change in the world.
In this interdisciplinary talk, Prasenjeet Yadav will share how he combines his skills in both science and communication to raise public awareness around climate change and conservation-related issues. Prasenjeet will explain how and why he funded “Shoot for Science”, an initiative to train scientists in science communication.
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A talk by Prasenjeet Yadav
Date: 17th August 2017
Time: 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Venue: Lee Foundation Lecture Theatre (Level 1 WKWSCI)
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. While scientists are racing to find solutions to climate change, and storytellers are trying to communicate the gravity of the situation, a dichotomy still exists between the two that needs to be bridged in order to make a positive change in the world.
In this interdisciplinary talk, Prasenjeet Yadav will share how he combines his skills in both science and communication to raise public awareness around climate change and conservation-related issues. Prasenjeet will explain how and why he funded “Shoot for Science”, an initiative to train scientists in science communication.
Register Now!
NTU x National Geographic events events (Day 2)
Event 5: Ideas for a Zero Food Waste Campus
Brainstorming session lead by Tristram Stuart
Date: 18th August 2017
Time: 10.00am to 2.00pm
Venue: LHS-TR+56 (Level 3 The Hive)
NTU aims to be the greenest campus in the world, and one of its targets is to reduce waste production by 35% in 2020. A study by EcoCampus last year highlighted that food waste forms a large part of the waste produced here, so it is vital for us to make reducing food waste a priority.
One of three main events for the ’Sustainability Case Challenge: Chewing on Rationality’, ‘Ideas for a Zero Food Waste Campus’ gives you the opportunity to bounce your ideas with renowned UK food waste campaigner and National Geographic Explorer Tristram Stuart in person. Learn how he has been battling food waste and inspiring others to care about this pressing issue. Tristram and other expert guests will support you to create your own ideas and campaign concepts to turn NTU into a Zero Food Waste Campus!
This session will include:
1. Sharing from the National Geographic Explorer Tristram Stuart, NTU’s green groups such as EcoCampus and EarthLink, and NEA’s representatives.
2. Brainstorming in groups on how to create a Zero Food Waste Campus
3. Short group presentations & Q&A with our speakers
This session has been designed to be INTERACTIVE! We will engage NTU students with discussions on food waste issues, inspire them to challenge their understanding of the current situation, and question their assumptions about daily consumption habits. So come and share the current projects you are working on.
At the end of this event, participants should gain a better understanding about what it takes to transform ideas into action. This event also serves as an opportunity for them to meet up with new people and form groups for the case challenge.
Event 5: Ideas for a Zero Food Waste Campus
Brainstorming session lead by Tristram Stuart
Date: 18th August 2017
Time: 10.00am to 2.00pm
Venue: LHS-TR+56 (Level 3 The Hive)
NTU aims to be the greenest campus in the world, and one of its targets is to reduce waste production by 35% in 2020. A study by EcoCampus last year highlighted that food waste forms a large part of the waste produced here, so it is vital for us to make reducing food waste a priority.
One of three main events for the ’Sustainability Case Challenge: Chewing on Rationality’, ‘Ideas for a Zero Food Waste Campus’ gives you the opportunity to bounce your ideas with renowned UK food waste campaigner and National Geographic Explorer Tristram Stuart in person. Learn how he has been battling food waste and inspiring others to care about this pressing issue. Tristram and other expert guests will support you to create your own ideas and campaign concepts to turn NTU into a Zero Food Waste Campus!
This session will include:
1. Sharing from the National Geographic Explorer Tristram Stuart, NTU’s green groups such as EcoCampus and EarthLink, and NEA’s representatives.
2. Brainstorming in groups on how to create a Zero Food Waste Campus
3. Short group presentations & Q&A with our speakers
This session has been designed to be INTERACTIVE! We will engage NTU students with discussions on food waste issues, inspire them to challenge their understanding of the current situation, and question their assumptions about daily consumption habits. So come and share the current projects you are working on.
At the end of this event, participants should gain a better understanding about what it takes to transform ideas into action. This event also serves as an opportunity for them to meet up with new people and form groups for the case challenge.
Time |
Programme |
10.00am - 10.20am |
Registration |
10.20am - 10.50am |
Sharing by Tristram Stuart Tristram Stuart will kick off the day’s event by sharing about his past works. |
10.50am - 11.00am |
Sharing by other invited speakers |
11.00am - 12.00pm |
Brainstorming and Design Sprint For this session, the participants will be divided into various groups where they will brainstorm for ideas to reduce food waste; each group will be led by a facilitator who will guide them through the discussion |
12.00pm - 1.00pm |
Group Presentations Each group will deliver a short 5 minutes presentation about the ideas they came up with. After each presentation, there will be a 10 minutes Q&A/discussion session where Tristram Stuart will also give his feedback. |
1.00pm to 2.00pm |
Lunch and Networking Food will be provided for the event and the participants will be reminded to bring their own cutlery and containers. |
Event 6: What Are We Really Doing To Our Planet? – Thoughts from two National Geographic Explorers
Talk by Tristram Stuart and Prasenjeet Yadav
Date: 18 August 2017
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Venue: LT2A (Level 1 North Spine)
Emcee & Moderator: Prof Charles Rubin / Prof Federico Lauro
Did you know around 15% of the carbon released in the environment is due to deforestation and change in use of land? Hurricanes, droughts and coral deaths are few of the natural disasters caused due to climate change. One-third of the world's food is wasted from plow to plate, and the irrigation used to grow food that is thrown away, could meet the domestic water needs of nine billion people? It is time for individuals, companies and governments to rethink our ways of consuming and producing.
Our carbon footprint started right from birth, and has been increasing ever since. The question now is how do we reduce it? Today's linear ‘take, make, dispose’ model relies on large quantities of cheap, easily accessible materials and energy; and is a model that is reaching its physical limits. This is not just a business loss, but one of the biggest environmental challenges of our time.
This exclusive session features two National Geographic Explorers who will shed light on what is our actual carbon footprint on the environment, and the adverse impact on wildlife. They will also share some practical ways on how to reduce our carbon footprint.
Register Now!
Talk by Tristram Stuart and Prasenjeet Yadav
Date: 18 August 2017
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Venue: LT2A (Level 1 North Spine)
Emcee & Moderator: Prof Charles Rubin / Prof Federico Lauro
Did you know around 15% of the carbon released in the environment is due to deforestation and change in use of land? Hurricanes, droughts and coral deaths are few of the natural disasters caused due to climate change. One-third of the world's food is wasted from plow to plate, and the irrigation used to grow food that is thrown away, could meet the domestic water needs of nine billion people? It is time for individuals, companies and governments to rethink our ways of consuming and producing.
Our carbon footprint started right from birth, and has been increasing ever since. The question now is how do we reduce it? Today's linear ‘take, make, dispose’ model relies on large quantities of cheap, easily accessible materials and energy; and is a model that is reaching its physical limits. This is not just a business loss, but one of the biggest environmental challenges of our time.
This exclusive session features two National Geographic Explorers who will shed light on what is our actual carbon footprint on the environment, and the adverse impact on wildlife. They will also share some practical ways on how to reduce our carbon footprint.
Register Now!
Lecture Series by Asst Prof Sonny Ben Rosenthal
Public Classes by Prof Sonny (I): Environmental psychology
Date: 31 August 2017
Time: 1600-1730
Venue: LHS TR+24 (Level B2)
The notions of sustainability and the environment mean different things to different people. Understanding those differences among individuals can help clarify why some people act responsibly toward the environment, while others do not. In this 90- minute lecture, Professor Sonny will review some of the theories about environmental psychology and how an understanding of that psychology can be used to influence people’s environmental behaviors.
Register now!
Public Classes by Prof Sonny (II): Market research design
Date: 7 September 2017
Time: 1600-1730
Venue: LHS TR+24 (Level B2)
Given that environmental psychology clarifies how people think and behave regarding the environment, it is important to know the psychology of the people whose behaviors are the target of change. One way to understand the psychology of a target audience is to conduct market research. In this 90-minute lecture, Professor Sonny will briefly review some approaches to conducting market research. Then, techniques for conducting informative survey research will be discussed.
Register now!
Public Classes by Prof Sonny (I): Environmental psychology
Date: 31 August 2017
Time: 1600-1730
Venue: LHS TR+24 (Level B2)
The notions of sustainability and the environment mean different things to different people. Understanding those differences among individuals can help clarify why some people act responsibly toward the environment, while others do not. In this 90- minute lecture, Professor Sonny will review some of the theories about environmental psychology and how an understanding of that psychology can be used to influence people’s environmental behaviors.
Register now!
Public Classes by Prof Sonny (II): Market research design
Date: 7 September 2017
Time: 1600-1730
Venue: LHS TR+24 (Level B2)
Given that environmental psychology clarifies how people think and behave regarding the environment, it is important to know the psychology of the people whose behaviors are the target of change. One way to understand the psychology of a target audience is to conduct market research. In this 90-minute lecture, Professor Sonny will briefly review some approaches to conducting market research. Then, techniques for conducting informative survey research will be discussed.
Register now!
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