Belgrade :: September 19-22, 2018
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation aims to strengthen regional and professional networking between its alumni as well as to spark junior researchers’ interest in Alexander von Humboldt Foundation programs and in Germany as a research location. The idea of holding the ‘Humboldt-Kolleg’ is that it provides a platform, where young researchers and experienced scientists from different disciplines can interact, discuss and find out commonalities among their research interests.
Many times these meetings make the base for a long term scientific interaction and younger students are largely benefited. The senior scientists also sometimes find relevant scientific field of common interest, which should not have been possible without a personal meeting at the platform of the Humboldt-Kolleg. The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation always aims at strengthening international and multidisciplinary networking between the scientists working in different areas who are ready to work for a common cause of larger interest. The present Humboldt-Kolleg is a humble effort to achieve this goal.
Conference concept
Global sustainable development issues, and connected environmental and ecological problems such as climate change and other related issues do not recognize state boundaries. Therefore, intentions to mitigate these problems require a trans-disciplinary, multi-actor, multi-sector and multi-level approach. Sustainability and climate change issues are the cutting edge topics that require immediate and the highest consideration within education, research, policy and governance at all levels and in all economic sectors.
Sustainable development is a paramount issue that requires effective communication between science, policy, and practice in different countries. In order to adapt to changing conditions it is important to ascertain how, not only different scientific fields, but also policy and practice perceive it. Sustainability issues are particularly important for the Southeast Europe region, since countries from this region are in different stages of EU integration process. This Kolleg scope is compatible with the document “the Future We Want” (the outcome document of the Rio+20 Conference), which includes broad sustainability objectives within themes of Poverty Eradication, Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture, Energy, Sustainable Transport, Sustainable Cities, Health and Population and Promoting Full and Productive Employment. Furthermore, the proposed Kolleg is in accordance with the Europe 2020 strategy (adopted by the European Council in 2010) priorities, and particularly with “…sustainable growth: promoting a more resource efficient, greener and more competitive economy”.
Climate changes are one of the most significant social, economic and environmental problems today and the risk of their negative effects is increasing. The document “the Future We Want” assess climate change as “…an inevitable and urgent global challenge with long-term implications for the sustainable development of all countries”. The importance of implementing the research on climate change is also addressed in “The EU Strategy on adaptation to climate change”, adopted by the European Commission in 2013. One of the key actions defined in the Strategy is to “…bridge the knowledge gap”. Some of the identified knowledge gaps are:“…information on damage and adaptation costs and benefits” and “…regional and local-level analyses and risk assessments”.
The announced Kolleg would like to challenge AvH fellows, scientists and junior researchers, regarding a possible collaboration prospect. Thus, the purpose of the Kolleg will be the establishment of the network of scientists, policy- and decision-makers, professionals, and junior researchers. Such network should address the challenges of the sustainable development and climate changes, as the cutting edge topics. The representatives of the competent ministries, public enterprises, private sector and international NGOs showed interest in participating in the Kolleg addressing very current issues.
In that sense, the main objectives of the Kolleg are inter-university networking, knowledge exchange and fostering new knowledge, based on science, policy and practice. We expect more than 150 participants from EU and the Western Balkans countries. The following keynote speakers (the eminent researchers in the field of sustainable development and climate change) have accepted the invitation to participate in the Kolleg:
- Prof. Dr. Walter Leal, Hamburg University, Faculty of Life Sciences, Hamburg, Germany
- Prof. Dr. Pim Martens, Maastricht University, International Centre for Integrated assessment and Sustainable development, Maastricht, the Netherlands (AvH fellow)
- Dr. Jose Pinto-Bazurco, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Bonn, Germany (AvH fellow)
- Prof. Dr. Martin Kaltschmitt, Technical University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
- Prof. Dr. Michael Pregernig, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources, Freiburg, Germany
- Prof. Dr. Daniela Kleinschmit, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources, Freiburg, Germany
- Prof. Dr. Mile Ivanda, Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials and Sensing Devices, Rudjer Boskovic Institute, Zagreb (AvH fellow)
- Prof. Dr. Mihai Dima, University of Bucharest, Faculty of Physics, Department of Matter Structure, Atmospheric and Earth Physics, Astrophysics, Bucharest, Romania (AvH fellow)
Executive Committee
- Dr. Dragan Nonić, full professor – president
- Dr. Jelena Nedeljković, assistant professor – vice president
Organizing Committee
- Dr. Đorđe Kostić, principal research fellow (retired) – president
- Dr. Luka Popović, principal research fellow – vice president
Scientific Commitee
- Dr. Branimir Jovančićević, full professor – president
- Dr. Violeta Orlović Lovren, associate professor – vice president
Advisory Commitee
- Dr. Mirko Komatina, full professor – president
- Dr. Jasmina Marković Lipkovski, full professor – vice president
Secretary of the Kolleg
- Dr. Melita Vidaković, principal research fellow
Program:
Agenda
Book of abstracts
Sessions
Accommodation:
The Organizing committee will provide hotel accommodation from September 19-22 2018. Each participant will receive an individual confirmation giving the name and address of the hotel. If you are interested in extended stay, please contact the Conference Secretariat. For all cancellations and changes, contact the Secretariat directly. Any cancellation or change must be made in writing.
Hotel Royal Inn
Address: Kralja Petra 56, 11000 Belgrade
W: http://royalinn.rs/
General information:
Date
September 19-22, 2018
Venue
University of Belgrade
Studentski Trg 1
11000 Belgrade
W: www.bg.ac.rs
Language
The official languages are English. No simultaneous interpretation will be provided.
Badges
All participants will receive a personal badge upon registration. Participant is kindly requested to wear name badge when attending any meeting or social gathering. Only participants who are wearing their name badge will be admitted to the lecture halls.
Electricity supply
Electricity in Serbia is supplied at 220V – 50Hz AC.
Shopping in Belgrade
Most shops in Belgrade are open from 08:00 to 20:00 hours, Monday through Saturday. Shoping centeres are open from Monday through Sunday from 8:00 to 22:00 hours.
Currency
The official currency of Serbia is the Serbian dinar (ISO code: RSD; locally abbreviated as din.). Please note that “dinar” is the only legal tender in Serbia. Exchange offices are ubiquitous in all parts of the city. Banks also perform currency exchange, but almost always at less favourable exchange rates than small exchange offices. Either way, there is no commission charged. Exchange rate is 1 EUR = 118,4 RSD.
Weather
The weather in Serbia in September is usually sunny. The average temperature expected in September 2018 is around 24°C.
Phone
Country code: 00381
Belgrade code: (0)11
Conference dinner
Restaurant AeroKlub (http://restoranaeroklub.rs/)
Address: Uzun Mirkova 4/II, 11000 Belgrade
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Public transport in Belgrade
Belgrade city public transport is provided through a network of bus, trolleybus and tram routes run by GSP „Beograd“ and bus services operated by private bus companies, on around 130 routes.
Single tickets can be bought:
- at kiosks marked with a ticket sales sticker (89 RSD)
- in public transport vehicles, from the driver or conductor (150 RSD)
Sigle ticket is valid for 90 minutes and it map can be used in multiple vehicles during this time.
Emergency
In case of emergencies during the Congress, please contact the staff at the registration desk.
In case of emergencies in the hotel, please contact your hotel reception for first aid service.
Police Department: 192
Fire Department: 193
Medical emergencies: 194
Useful links
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/home.html
Humboldt Klub Serbia
https://www.humboldt-serbia.ac.rs/index.php
University of Belgrade
http://bg.ac.rs/en/index.php