Conference #SDGs:
3. Good Health and Well-Being
By supporting green energy solutions and reducing pollution, air quality will be improved reducing chronic exposure and the resultant health issues.
4. Quality Education
The conference will include an outreach program for high school students, and the information presented will remain free of charge on the conference website, increasing the accessibility of reliable information for all members of the public.
9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
The conference will emphasize the participation of a wide variety of companies from different sectors that are helping to develop solutions combating climate change worldwide.
10. Reduced Inequalities
Some of the target industries that will be showcased at the conference are working on solutions to help reduce inequalities around the globe, such as providing access to clean water or recycling waste materials within Israel instead of shipping them elsewhere. In addition, the conference aims to have equal gender balance and representation amongst the speakers and organizers, and will include a sign language interpreter to make the event more accessible to everyone.
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
By allowing for open access to information about climate change and the seas, cities can implement more sustainable solutions for the benefit of their communities.
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
By reducing the use of single use materials and supporting the proper treatment of wastes to make this a net-zero event, the conference aims to lead by example to show firsthand what using more sustainable options looks like.
13. Climate Action
By showcasing solutions provided by the individual as well as from grassroots, industry, and academia the conference aims to highlight the range of approaches taken to combat climate related issues.
14. Life Below Water
As a School of Marine Sciences our work focuses on spreading knowledge about the marine environment, which will be highlighted at the conference in addition to solutions from other sectors, such as industry and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).