5 December 2024

Online CU6 Event Explores Climate Change Impacts on Ecosystems and Innovations for Resilience

Events

Pisa, Italy

From December 2–4, 2024, researchers and experts gathered online to discuss the multifaceted effects of climate change on ecosystems and explore cutting-edge solutions for resilience and sustainability.

From December 2–4, 2024, an online event was conducted on “Climate Change Effects on Ecosystems: Risks & Opportunities for CU6 (Health and Ecosystem)” which explored the diverse impacts of climate change on ecosystems and innovative solutions.  

Key topics included the effects on aquatic organisms, alien species, vector-borne diseases, permafrost, and biotechnology innovations for CO2 capture and ecosystem resilience. Sessions highlighted microbial innovations, sustainable packaging, and extremophile microbes' role in addressing climate challenges.  

The event fostered collaboration and emphasized the need for scientific innovation and collective action to tackle climate change and ensure a sustainable future.