I am coordinating cancer research in the University of Liège. I am personally concerned by the impact of our behavior and consumption (smoking, junk food, pesticide contaminated (…)
Like in Denmark, let the nation invest in its future (not only elites) : lower taxes for financial investments in green energy (wind, solar), permaculture and new living models.
Unknown is unprotected
I’m a PhD researcher in the field of marine geology, and I am aware of the long-term consequences of environmental issues. The main issue caused by climate change in my direct (…)
In order to recognise that climate change is a problem of individual responsibility, our traditional concepts regarding moral responsibility may need to be revised or expanded.
Need for better awareness and involvment of whole civil society about environmental degradation. Hope for a world without cars!
The main problem I see is the over-use of available global resources. In my own field of expertise -wetland research- this includes drainage leading to large losses of biodiversity (…)
I organize zero waste workshops (cleaning and cosmetic products) or I ask my students to lead them
I work on the impact of light on the brain. I am therefore sensitized to light pollution as a environmental disturbance and a huge waste of energy.
I made changes in my daily life. I still feel powerless to fight climate change. Stopping lobbies and populism’s influence on politicians is the key to the ecological transition.
It takes millions of years for new species to evolve; fast extinction due to global warm will give animals and plants no time to adapt. We need to act now!
Expert in biodiversity, changing towards a sustainable way of life since 30 years, convinced that sustainable living brings happiness and happy to share experiences.
Myriam Dumortier / Policy Officer, Guest Professor
Expert in biodiversity, changing towards a sustainable way of life since 30 years, convinced that sustainable living brings happiness and happy to share experiences.