Science and Policy Talk – Bridging Science and Policy to achieve Earth Trusteeship (April 3, 2025)
Neshan Gunasekera, Councilor of the World Future Council will speak about his experiences with the World Future Council since its establishment in 2007 and his own career trajectory to the role of CEO, of this esteemed Council.
During a journey of over two decades, beginning in the beautiful island of Sri Lanka, Neshan will provide some insights of his experiential learning journey across various parts of our world covering some key organizations, including the United Nations, International Union for the Conservation of Nature and other organizations that he is part of that draws from the Science-Policy interface and its link to his current portfolio at the World Future Council. In particular, he will provide insights as to the importance of bridging the learning within the Sciences, with other knowledge systems and achieving Earth Trusteeship, a longer journey that he is traveling and invite you all to walk alongside him during this Talk and thereafter.
Location: ETH Zurich
Date: April 3, 2025, 17:00 – 18:30
Information Event: Get to know the PhD Program in Science and Policy
Did you already think about the impact you could have in your research field on policy-making and you want to learn how to achieve this? Are you enthusiastic to learn about new tools and competencies for successful engagement and communication at the science and policy interface?
PhD students (ETHZ, UZH, UniBasel), PhD candidates, PhD supervisors or other science and policy enthusiasts are very welcome to join, get to know the program and our alumni, and ask questions.
Location: Online
Date: May 5, 2025, 13:00 – 14:00