Interview with Prof. Dr. Jeff Obbard, Environmental Scientist

Prof. Dr. Jeff Obbard is an environmental scientist, ecologist, environmental engineer, and entrepreneur. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science (Chemistry & Microbiology), and a B.Sc. (Honours) in Ecology (1st Class) from the UK. He spent 17 years at the Faculty of Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS), and has recently returned from Qatar, where he was Director and Professor at the Environmental Science Centre, Qatar University.  (more…)

A 2-day workshop to understand the science of climate change, and the implications of global warming for
energy, food & health security.

The role of Climate-related Finance and Investment regarding energy efficiency, renewable energy technologies, carbon capture and storage and geoengineering in mitigating climate change will be covered with respect to the opportunities that now exist in the low-carbon energy market that will lead the world to a safer, cooler and more secure future.

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Yanmar Headquarters, Osaka  Japan The Yanmar headquarters building is designed with the concept of "coexistence with nature", and emphasizes integration with life and nature. Rusted city beekeeping, natural ventilation system utilizing the spiral staircase in the center of the building, the entrance where water flows make this landscape with natural elements imitating nature a perfect biophilic design.

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Food production is fundamentally linked to predictable seasonal weather patterns, which in turn, are the expression of stable climatic systems around the world. These systems are now shifting – thanks to the unrelenting emission of greenhouse gases and the gradual warming of our atmosphere. Fossil fuel combustion coupled to major disturbances of the world’s natural carbon sinks (forests, wetland, and peatlands) is now threatening global food security – just when there are more mouths to feed on the planet than ever before.
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Ebm-papst is the globally leading supplier of motors and fans. By providing optimum application and system solutions to manufacturers of Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Ventilation, Heating, Household and Electronic Cooling Equipment, ebmpapst has developed into a global market leader within its specific market segment and has now been maintaining its outstanding position for many years. Starting at the concept phase, materials and processes are designed to achieve maximum environmental compatibility, energy balance and recyclability.

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