Reflections of a philosopher at the COP16 Biodiversity Conference

Dr Simona Capisani, Assistant Professor of Environmental Philosophy, is one of three delegates to represent Durham University at the UN Biodiversity Conference (https://www.cbd.int/meetings/COP-16 ) in Colombia, October 21st-November 1st 2024. This is the first time that a member of the Department of Philosophy has been selected to represent the university at a UN ‘COP’ (Conference of the Parties).  

On her return from the international meeting, Simona will give a CHESS talk and host a Q&A regarding her experiences, answering the questions we all want to hear an answer to: What can a philosopher contribute to this kind of event? Are philosophers increasingly welcome at such events? Or are international political conferences still listening only to scientists? 

If you are not in Durham, you may join the meeting by a Zoom link:

https://durhamuniversity.zoom.us/j/92260709290?pwd=w15qkUyAGxPbU6AbUxqVpplrEHJBIs.1

Meeting ID: 922 6070 9290

Passcode: 552656

More information on Simona:

Simona was interviewed about the importance of soil as the university celebrates "100 years of Science at Durham University".