Lectures related to EPFL: Annual Address 2021

Global Challenges: Understanding Sustainability and Human Impact

Covers global sustainability challenges, focusing on planetary boundaries and the impact of human activities on the environment.

Swiss Tech Convention Center Inauguration

Discusses the inauguration of the Swiss Tech Convention Center at EPFL, emphasizing its role in fostering innovation and collaboration.

Recycling and Sustainable Development: Challenges and Solutions

Examines the role of recycling in sustainable development, addressing its limitations and the importance of a circular economy.

Climate & Sustainability Action Week

Delves into EPFL's Climate & Sustainability Action Week, a collaborative 5-day program focusing on methods, outcomes, emotional expression, and team work.

Global Challenges: Sustainability and Future Narratives

Discusses sustainability through the Three Horizons framework, emphasizing the need for community-level actions and a new societal narrative for ecological transformation.

Climate Change: Understanding Trends and System Structures

Examines the relationship between climate change events and underlying trends, emphasizing the importance of understanding system structures and feedback loops.

Historical Perspectives on Sustainability and Climate Action

Explores the historical evolution of sustainability and human impact on nature, emphasizing the importance of integrating social and environmental considerations in sustainability efforts.

The Future of Technology: Connected Umbrella Innovation

Showcases a connected umbrella project with a rain-detecting sensor.

Digitalization and Performance of Cities MOOC: Smart Cities, Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures

Explores the implications of digitalization on cities and urban infrastructures.

Sustainable Strategies: Schwarz Group

Explores sustainable strategies, focusing on the Schwarz Group's approach to sustainability and its impact on financial performance.

Sustainable Materials: Lifecycle, Properties, and Design

Explores material lifecycle, properties, sustainability, and design, emphasizing the importance of auditing products for sustainability and discussing the evaluation of consumer products like LEGO.

Acquisition: Delivery Models and Contract Management MOOC: Building expertise on developing sustainable and resilient infrastructure

Explores delivery models, acquisition management, works contracts, and sustainability provisions for infrastructure projects.

The Role of Private Voluntary Standards in Infrastructure MOOC: Building expertise on developing sustainable and resilient infrastructure

Examines the influence of private voluntary standards on global sustainability in infrastructure.

Sustainable Finance and Innovation Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores sustainable finance, innovation, and technology at EPFL, focusing on shaping a better world through science and technology.

Circular Economy: Sustainable Transition and NetZero Solutions Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Delves into sustainability, net-zero solutions, and the circular economy's role in reducing carbon emissions and achieving a sustainable future.

Global Challenges: Sustainability and Systemic Thinking Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers global sustainability challenges, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches and systemic thinking for real-world applications.

EPFL Overview: Science, Technology, and Innovation Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Offers an overview of EPFL's vision, structure, funding, achievements, sustainability strategy, and role in training leaders and promoting innovation.

Urban Sustainability Assessment Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores urban sustainability assessment, focusing on decision-making for sustainable cities through approaches, solution spaces, and indicator selection.

Wellbeing and Human Needs: Exploring Sustainable Satisfaction Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Examines the relationship between wellbeing, human needs, and sustainable satisfaction through the lens of sufficiency.

EPFL Financial Forum: Treasury Management and Innovation Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores EPFL's treasury management, financial innovation, sustainability strategies, and initiatives in sustainable finance and innovation.