With an unmissable programme, this 3rd edition reaffirms NOVA University Lisbon’s commitment to fostering debate and reflection on global challenges, in light of the UN’s 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The week will kick off on October 14th at NOVA’s Rectorate Auditorium on the Campolide campus, addressing broad and essential issues, such as the mechanisms that universities can and should use to promote the quality of democracy, reduce inequalities, and foster inclusion and human rights. The afternoon session will host the 1st NOVA Route Zero Conference, as part of NOVA’s Roadmap for Climate Neutrality and Resilience project. Supported by the Environmental Fund, NOVA is committed to putting climate action on the agenda of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Portugal. This 1st Conference will focus on HEI financing for climate action, inviting leaders from other universities to participate.
The entire NOVA community, partners, and other Higher Education Institutions across the country are invited to participate – either in person or remotely, on NOVA’s YouTube channel.
Check out the programme to learn more about the sessions we have prepared for you, and register now.
Throughout the week, from October 15th to 18th, the Sustainability Days will take place across NOVA’s various campuses, featuring sessions dedicated to the NOVA Route Zero project and other sustainability initiatives from the schools. These events aim to engage the communities at each of NOVA’s academic units, encouraging participation and involvement from everyone.
9H15 Opening, João Sàágua, Rector of Universidade NOVA de Lisboa
QUALITY OF DEMOCRACY: WHAT IS THE ROLE OF UNIVERSITIES?
9H30 Keynote| António Costa Pinto, Diretor da Faculdade de Ciências Sociais da universidade Lusófona and Researcher, ICS
10H00 Debate | Moderator: Ana Santos Pinto, Professor at Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas da NOVA, former Secretary of State, XXI Governo Constitucional
- António Costa Pinto, Diretor da Faculdade de Ciências Sociais da universidade Lusófona and Researcher, ICS
- Francisco Araújo – Professor at Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa, founder of project ‘os230’
- Maria Manuel Leitão Marques – Professor at Faculdade de Economia da Universidade de Coimbra, former member of the European Parliament and former Minister of the 21st Constitutional Government
- Marina Costa Lobo – Investigadora Principal, ICS-ULisboa
11H00 COFFEE-BREAK
INEQUALITIES, INCLUSION, AND HUMAN RIGHTS: WHAT IS THE ROLE OF UNIVERSITIES?
11H20 Keynote| Susana Peralta, Professor at NOVA School of Business and Economics
11H50 Debate| Moderator: Isabel Nunes, Vice-Rector, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa
- Teresa Garcia Marques, Professor at ISPA
- Manuel Valente, Professor at Universidade do Minho
- Nauzica Pallazo, Professor at NOVA School of Law
- Susana Peralta, Professor at Nova SBE
13H00 CLOSING
14H30 OPENING
João Sàágua, Rector of NOVA University Lisbon
Paulo Jorge Ferreira, Rector of Universidade de Aveiro and President of CRUP
14H50 NOVA Route Zero: CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION, Júlia Seixas, Pro-Rector of NOVA University Lisbon
15H10 FINANCIAL REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR CLIMATE ACTION AND SUSTAINABILITY, António Baldaque da Silva, Professor at Universidade Católica
15H30 INNOVATIVE MODELS OF CLIMATE ACTION FINANCING, Ricardo Nogueira, Climate Financing expert
15H45 COFFEE-BREAK
16H05 HOW TO IMPLEMENT FUNDING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION – Debate
Moderator: Rodrigo Tavares, Professor at Nova SBE
- Filipe Ferreira, Área Metropolitana de Lisboa
[Funding for the territory and its organizations in terms of adaptation and resilience to climate change] - João Tudela Martins, Chief Risk Officer of Caixa Geral de Depósitos
[Financial Market – What types of solutions and limitations for Universities] - João Crispim, Head of Corporate ESG Grupo Casais
- Paulo Jorge Ferreira, Rector of Universidade de Aveiro
- João Sàágua, Rector of NOVA University Lisbon
[Universities’ responsibility in deep decarbonization of the economy and its financing]
17H25 Final Remarks: Sandra Martinho, NOVA Route Zero team
17H45 – CLOSING– Júlia Seixas, Pro-Rector of NOVA University Lisbon
THE CONFERENCE NOVA ROUTE ZERO has the support of Fundo Ambiental.
After kicking off with an event at the Rectorate on October 14th, the 2024 Sustainability Days will extend to all of NOVA’s Academic Units. The spotlight will be on the NOVA Route Zero project, which lays the foundation for the university’s climate neutrality and resilience. NOVA Route Zero is a movement that thrives on the creativity, commitment, and perspectives of everyone. We invite all members of the NOVA community – staff, faculty, researchers, students, and management teams – to join this mission.
Weekly schedule:
- October 15th: ITQB NOVA (9:00-11:00) | Nova SBE (14:00-16:00)
- October 16th: NOVA IHMT (9:00-11:00) | NOVA FCT (14:00-16:00)
- October 17th: NOVA FCSH (9:00-11:00)
- October 18th: NMS (9:00-11:00) | ENSP NOVA (14:00-16:00)
- October 21st: Campolide Campus, NSL, NOVA IMS (14:00-16:30) – Auditório INE, NOVA IMS
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