Symposium

University of Aruba

Date:

February 7, 2022

Time:

05:00 PM – 08:00 PM

Fee:

Free

Location:

Zoom

Symposium: Climate Change

The adverse effects of global climate change pose a serious threat to the security of small island nations and their people. Aruba is no exception to this. For Aruba, the wider societal implications of changing climatological patterns are non-discriminatory and cross-sectoral. Particular risk is induced for natural ecosystems and resources at the heart of Aruba’s tourism industry. To date, this industry remains central to Aruba’s economic model. It is imperative that Aruba has to strengthen its resilience to climate change.

The objective of this symposium is to address Aruba’s response to climate change and to increase awareness for climate change mitigation and adaptation within the local policy context. Attention is dedicated to the position of Aruba as a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and as an EU Overseas Country & Territory (OCT), in relation to international law, global climate treaties as well as access to global climate finance.

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Agenda

Opening

  • Welcome address and opening remarks-Climate change and higher education
    V. (Viola) Heutger
    Rector University of Aruba
  • Climate change responses and Aruba’s national energy policy 2030-2050
    Keynote: Government of Aruba

Policy Context & Institutional Framework

  • Climate change and Aruba as a small island state
    M.G.M. (Mildred) Schwengle
    State Councillor at Counsil of State Kingdom of the Netherlands
  • Energy transition and the impact on citizens- national climate agreements
    R.F.B. (Reinier) van Zutphen
    National Ombudsman of the Netherlands
  • Climate impacts on economic development and monetary policy
    R.P. (Ryan) Peterson
    General Manager Economic Policy at the Central Bank of Aruba
  • Climate action, global climate treaties & local legislative initiatives in Aruba’s Nature & Environment policy
    G. (Gisbert) Boekhoudt
    Director Directorate of Nature & Environment
  • DG 7 (Clean Energy) & SDG 13 (Climate Action) implementation in Aruba’s SDG Roadmap
    J.M.M.C. (Jocelyne) Croes
    Chairperson National SDG Commission of Aruba

Climate Risks & Responses

  • Climate risks and disaster risk management for Aruba
    E. (Rino) Hermans
    Director Bureau Disaster Management Aruba
  • Sustainable Tourism – an industry perspective and long-term outlook
    E.K. (Ewald) Biemans
    Director Bucuti and Tara Resort Aruba, Aruba
  • On climate adaptation, Sustainable building & Carbon neutrality
    R.J. (Robert-Jan) Moons
    Independent expert
  • On the potential for Islands to provide solutions to climate induced energy, water, food and resource challenges
    D. (Diego) Acevedo 
    University of Aruba, PhD candidates SISSTEM
  • The carbon footprint of our food consumption
    A.S. (Amber) van Veghel
    University of Aruba, PhD candidates SISSTEM
  • Youth perspective to global climate change and impacts for Aruba
    Youth representative

Discussion Panel

  • Panelists: Mildred G.M. Schwengle, Ryan Peterson, Ewald Biemans, Youth representative

Closing

  • Closing remarks: V. (Viola) Heutger
    Rector, University of Aruba

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