Tentative programme
- Arne Næss fanfare by Maiken Mathisen Schau, composed by Lasse Thoresen
- Greetings by Nina Witoszek, Director of The Arne Næss Programme at SUM
- Opening of the Symposium by UiO’s Rector, Svein Stølen
- Arne Næss Lecture: “Getting there: how democratic innovation is the best tool to combat global warming”, David Van Reybrouck
Panel
- Arild Ohren, NTNU
- Eva Joly, politician for Europe Écologie–The Greens
- Nina Witoszek, Director of The Arne Næss Programme at SUM
Young Researchers’ challenge
- Marcus Eli Johansen; HF; UiO
- Julie Clausen, HF; UiO
Reply to challenge, David Van Reybrouck
Questions and comments from the audience
The symposium is chaired by Nina Witoszek
About David Van Reybrouck
David Van Reybrouck has been described as ‘one of the leading intellectuals in Europe’ (Der Tagesspiegel). His highly-acclaimed books on colonial history, Congo and Revolusi, have become international bestsellers. His essay Against Elections: The Case for Democracy was translated into over twenty languages and drew praise from former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. A pioneering advocate of deliberative democracy, David is also one the most versatile literary authors of his generation. His plays Mission and Para have toured internationally, and his poetry has culminated into Rain Requiem, a tribute to climate victims.
Registration
The Arne Næss Symposium is open for all but requires registration.
The Arne Næss Programme on Global Justice and the Environment
We draw on, and critically develop, the intellectual legacy after Norway’s greatest ecophilosopher, researcher and environmental activist, Arne Næss.
Our overall aim is to bring together young researchers, leading international thinkers, and practitioners from diverse fields to stimulate novel solutions to socio-environmental challenges of our time.