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Cassandra Programme: a dynamic programme of initiatives

The Mediterranean is the sea which connects Europe to Africa. No other region in the World can claim such a prominent role in the development of human society as the Mediterranean. No other continent has suffered the harsh consequences of colonialisation and anthropogenic failure as has Africa.

If society truly believes that in the light of increasing environmental, geopolitical and demographic factors the principal challenge facing the modern world is the creation of a sustainable global community based on equality of race, gender and individual identity as defined by the European Union within its search for a twin transition to a green and digital economy.

EURECAT, the Technology Centre of Catalonia is leading a dynamic programme of initiatives to address the socio-political effects of climate change, with an emphasis on health, migration, gender equality and conflict. The three webinars planned for 2025 will give all those interested an opportunity to interact with people working on the ground, whilst observing the progress of the actions implemented through the CASSANDRA Programme.

ABOUT CASSANDRA 2026: A MAJOR INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

THE PROGRAMME:

Scientific, technological and socio-political answers to the effects of climate change on migration, health, conflict and gender inequality in Africa and the Mediterranean.

What information you’ll get:

  • Climate change in Africa and the Mediterranean
  • Climate change and its effects on health, migration, conflicts and gender inequality
  • Scientific and technological solutions to climate change
  • A new Mediterranean approach

‘Possible reactions by the privileged and powerful range from mass slaughter to humane integration. Speculation is idle. What’s needed is hard work to civilize our societies.’ – Noam Chomsky speaking about CASSANDRA 2021 – 29/07/2021

Cassandra was a Trojan priestess of Apollo in Greek mythology cursed to utter true prophecies, but never to be believed

2023 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

DAY ONE: THE CHALLENGES
13th NOV 23 | 11:00 to 16:30 CET

Introduction
13th NOV 23 | 11:00 to 11:30 CET

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PANEL ONE: The devastating pathway of the 21st century
13th NOV 23 | 11:30 to 12:30 CET

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PANEL TWO: Climate change and health
13th NOV 23 | 12.30 to 13.30 CET

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PANEL THREE: Climate change and gender equality
13th NOV 23 | 14.30 to 15:30 CET

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PANEL FOUR: Climate change and migration
13th NOV 23 | 15:30 to 16.30 CET

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DAY TWO: THE SOLUTIONS
14th NOV 23 | 10:30 to 16:30 CET

PANEL FIVE: The seven pillars of sustainability
14th NOV 23 | 10:30 to 11:30 CET

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PANEL SIX: Citizen engagement and citizen science
14th NOV 23 | 11:30 to 13:00 CET

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PANEL SEVEN: Data to action – Knowledge to effect
14th NOV 23 | 14.00– 16.30 CET

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DAY THREE: THE POLITICIAN, THE ARTIST AND THE SCIENTIST
15th NOV 23 | 10:00 to 13:30 CET

PANEL EIGHT: The role of the artist and the writer
15th NOV 23 | 10:00 to 11:00 CET

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PANEL NINE: Climate change – The gateway to a new form of diplomacy
15th NOV 23 | 11:00 to 12:30 CET

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Conclusions
15th NOV 23 | 12:30 to 13:30 CET

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2023 SPEAKERS

CASSANDRA 2023 BY PANEL

Introduction Session
13th NOV 23
11:00 to 11:30 CET

On 13th November, we invite you to enjoy a new edition of the Cassandra Conference (online). Authorities and managers of the collaborators companies, will welcome us in this session.More information »

PANEL ONE: The devastating pathway of the 21st century
13th NOV 2023
11.30 CET to 12.30 CET

What are and will be the environmental consequences of Climate Change in Africa and the Mediterranean?More information »

PANEL TWO: Climate change and health
13th NOV 2023
12.30 CET to 13.30 CET

How will climate change affect the safety and health of communities and populations globally?More information »

PANEL THREE: Climate change and gender equality
13th NOV 2023
14.30 to 15.30 CET

The increase and deepening of gender inequality is another potential consequence of Climate Change. Women are likely to be disproportionately affected because, on average, women tend to be poorer, have less access to education, have a lower health status and have limited direct access to or ownership of natural resources.More information »

PANEL FOUR: Climate change and migration
13th NOV 2023
15.30 to 16.30 CET

Migration provoked by climate change will escalate in the future. Migration, be it an internal rural-urban movement, regional population shifts, or international displacement can be perceived as a threat and thus be manipulated by extreme political influences in a negative way. It is significant to note that perceived insecurity is more critical than actual insecurity.More information »

PANEL FIVE: The seven pillars of sustainability
14th NOV 2023
10.30 to 11.30 CET

An introduction to seven concepts which can lead to the creation, implementation and replication of solutions to the challenges identified by the conference.More information »

PANEL SIX: Citizen engagement and citizen science
14th NOV 2023
11.30 to 13.00 CET

Citizen engagement is the involvement of citizens in civic processes, such as decision-making, policymaking and community issue resolution.More information »

PANEL SEVEN: Data to action – Knowledge to effect
14th NOV 2023
14.00 to 16.30 CET

Data to Action is a process whereby raw data is collected and analysed to inform decision-making and actionable tasks by communities at a local, sub-national, national and supranational level.More information »

PANEL EIGHT: The role of the artist and the writer
15th NOV 2023
10.00 to 11.00 CET

The Arts and the Press have a vital role to play, providing stimulating emotional links between the challenges which Africa and the Mediterranean face and the sensitivity of its peoples.More information »

PANEL NINE: Climate change – The gateway to a new form of diplomacy
15th NOV 2023
11.00 to 12.30 CET

From the beginning of organised political activity, scientists and artists have been employed as diplomats, creating bridges that others could not construct.More information »

CONCLUSIONS
15th NOV 2023
12.30 to 13.30 CET

How does one move forward? How can CASSANDRA result in tangible changes? How does one establish Africa and the Mediterranean as leaders in science and technology addressing the relationship between Climate Change and Health, Migration, Conflict and Gender Inequality?More information »
ORGANIZATIONS THAT WILL PARTICIPATE IN CASSANDRA 2023: