WAAS Talks on Science for Human Security: Renewable Energy
On 23rd February 2026, an expert panel will discuss renewable energy as part of the EHC-WAAS program of sciences for sustainable development
The present 12th WAAS Talk on Science for Human Security addresses one of the most important topics of science for sustainable development, namely the science of clean renewable energy technologies. Additionally, this WAAS Talk also focuses on the opportunities of clean energy technologies to reduce global geopolitical tensions and thus contribute to the WAAS Global Peace Offensive efforts. It will be held on 23rd February, 4 pm CET.
Speakers
Prof. Dr. Neven Duić: Power Engineering and Energy Management Chair, Department of Energy, Power Engineering and Environment, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture (FSB), University of Zagreb; President, The Centre for Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES Centre); Member of Croatian Academy of Engineering (HATZ); Fellow, WAAS.
Prof. Dr. Phoebe Koundouri: Athens University of Economics and Business & University of Cambridge; Co-Chair, United Nations Global Sustainable Development Report; President, World Council of Environmental and Resource Economists Associations; Director, AE4RIA; Trustee, WAAS
Prof. Dr. Ugo Bardi: Professor of Chemical Physics, University of Florence, Italy; Member of The Club of Rome Executive Committee; Member of the Italian Society of System Dynamics Executive Committee; Fellow, WAAS
Dina Dragija: Founder, President Youth Leadership Network (YLN); Co-founder, UNWASTED; Partnership Manager and Ambassador, Human Security For All (HS4A) Campaign WAAS and UN Trust Fund for Human Security; Coordinator, Stop Ecocide Initiative, Croatia; Associate Fellow, WAAS
Moderator
Prof. Dr. Aleksander Zidanšek: Vice President, World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS); Vice Dean, Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School; Researcher, Jožef Stefan Institute; Professor of Physics, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Maribor; Full Member, The Club of Rome; President, Slovenian Chapter of The Club Of Rome
Register for online attendance at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_33pGZzMLTP6ItbjlzRk5ig#/registration
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