The UN climate summit COP26 starts on Sunday 31 October. Over the next two weeks, look out for events and content from the Supergen Bioenergy Hub covering a range of issues from sustainability and net zero to hydrogen and governance. If you have anything to share, get in touch at supergen-bioenergy@aston.ac.uk.
Public fishbowl conversation: What might energy systems look like in a net zero world?
Ramshorn Theatre, Glasgow, 4 November, 1-2.30pm
The fishbowl will be participant-driven, enabling multiple perspectives to be aired and offering the opportunity for a variety of participants to engage.
Apply to participate in-person at this exciting event.
Or register for the live stream.
Build your own biorefinery game at COP26 Green Zone exhibition stand
First floor, Glasgow Science Centre 4 November, 10am-5pm
We'll be on the COP26 Universities Network exhibition stand within the Green Zone on Energy Day. If you're passing through, come along to select your pathway from feedstock through to output, understand the balance between different choices, and see how sustainable you can make your biorefinery.
Sustainable bioenergy at the heart of net zero
The World Bioenergy Association is running a programme of events on 9 and 10 November to explore the role of sustainable bioenergy in delivering global net zero. Patricia Thornley will be speaking on 10 November.
Earthbeat COP tour
The Earthbeat COP tour is bringing stories for a better future to the UN climate conference and the world, travelling to Glasgow with three bikes equipped with a monitor and solar (and creative) power. While passing through Birmingham on their journey from Luxembourg City, they stopped at Aston University to talk to the Supergen Bioenergy Hub to understand our work and commitments to sustainability, as well as our hopes for a better future. Find out more and follow the tour.
UKRI COP26 programme and virtual events
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has launched a programme of activities and engagement for COP26 at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow and online.
Industrial biotechnology and net zero: The role of standards and innovation
3 November, The Lighthouse, Glasgow and online
This event, part of the Scottish Government’s Climate Ambition Zone, will focus on how industrial biotechnology is a key enabler of decarbonisation, addressing how standards can underpin innovation, support and encourage new business partnerships and investment, and support net zero targets.
Supergen’s message for world leaders at COP26
Revisit the policy session from our recent Net Zero Conference for a reminder of our key policy asks ahead of COP26.
What are your key asks ahead of COP26? Let us know at supergen-bioenergy@aston.ac.uk.
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