BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.3.1//EN TZID:Europe/Amsterdam X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/Amsterdam BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2102@duurzaam-ondernemen.nl DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270407T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270409T170000 DTSTAMP:20260528T131119Z URL:https://www.duurzaam-ondernemen.nl/events/groningen-sustainability-con ference/ SUMMARY:Groningen Sustainability Conference DESCRIPTION:Energy and Sustainability Research Institute Groningen (ESRIG) is hosting the 2027 Groningen Sustainability Conference from 05 to 10 Apri l 2027 in Groningen. We are calling to save the date for the conference. S ubmissions for sessions and abstracts\, including the registration process and fees\, will follow soon.\n\nThe 2027 Groningen Sustainability Confere nce (GSC) aims to reflect on the lessons of the Sustainable Development Go als and foster forward-looking dialogue on the sustainable transformations  beyond 2030. By bringing together science\, academia\, civil society\, t he private sector\, policy\, and governance\, the conference will stocktak e lessons learned from the SDGs to inform renewed actions that accelerate progress toward the SDGs and make the post-2030 agenda more science-based\ , inclusive\, and SMART (Specific\, Measurable\, Achievable\, Relevant\, a nd Time-bound). Alongside reflection on the SDGs\, the conference will eng age with the major transformations shaping sustainable futures beyond 2030 \, including resilient societies\, climate action\, health and well-being\ , and the opportunities and risks of AI and digitalization.\nWhy Groningen ?\nGroningen is for those who go further. Located in the northern Netherla nds\, the city combines an international university\, a strong culture of innovation\, and a region undergoing major sustainability transitions. Gro ningen is investing in renewable energy\, hydrogen\, circular innovation\, sustainable mobility\, and healthier urban living. The city has set an am bitious goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2035\, making it a relevant se tting for discussing how long-term goals can be translated into concrete l ocal action. The University of Groningen strengthens this setting through interdisciplinary research\, education\, and partnerships on sustainabilit y science\, energy transitions\, health and well-being\, digitalization\, and governance. Many of the conference themes are therefore not only topic s of debate but part of ongoing research\, policy\, and practice.\nConfere nce Objectives\nThe conference takes place at a pivotal moment. In 2027\, the United Nations will hold its final SDG Summit\, as it increasingly tur ns its attention to the shape of future sustainability agendas. The 2027 G SC offers an opportunity to contribute ideas\, evidence\, and partnerships to that wider process\, while also helping accelerate action in the remai ning years of the SDGs.\n\nThe specific objectives of our conference are t hreefold:\n\n To bring together various stakeholders to discuss their les sons from the SDGs and share ideas for a post-2030 Agenda.\n To build and foster stakeholder collaboration to prepare for the 2027 final SDG summit and beyond.\n To develop the Groningen action points as an input for the 2027 final SDG summit\, and the post-2030 process.\n\nConference themes\n The 2027 GSC comprises five broader themes. Its plenary and parallel sessi ons will address these themes with a diverse geographical focus spanning l ocal\, national\, regional\, and global scales.\n\n Lessons from the Sust ainable Development Goals for the post-2030 Agenda\n Building resilience accounting for sustainable transformation\, across sectors\, e.g.\, food\, water\, energy\, and biodiversity\n Climate change and development nexus \n Health\, well-being\, and societal foundations as key drivers of susta inable development\n AI and digitalization as an enabler/barrier for sust ainability\n\nConference program\n\n Early career/PhD Days: 05-06.04.2027 \n Main conference:07-09.04.2027\n Field tour: 10.04.2027\n\nMore inform ation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.duurzaam-ondernemen.nl/wordpress/wp- content/uploads/2026/05/2027-gsc-design-template.jpg CATEGORIES:Duurzaamheidsprofessionals,Sustainable Development Goals LOCATION:Zernike Campus Groningen\, Nettelbosje 2\, Groningen\, 9747 AE\, N ederland GEO:53.23917;6.534436 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Nettelbosje 2\, Groningen\, 9747 AE\, Nederland;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Zernike Campus Groningen:g eo:53.23917,6.534436 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Amsterdam X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/Amsterdam BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20270328T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR