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SUMMARY:Shaping the Future of Global Sustainability Policy
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DESCRIPTION:The need for international cooperation has never been greater
 . The "triple planetary crisis" of climate change\, biodiversity loss\, 
 and pollution is a global threat that requires global solutions. But wha
 t are the routes for academic research to influence decision-making on a
 n international scale?\n\nJoin Sustainable Futures and Policy@Manchester
  for an inspiring event where you will learn how the University of Manch
 ester's research and expertise have shaped international sustainability 
 policy through diverse real-world examples.\n\nAttendees will join a liv
 e panel Q&A with academics who have worked with international policymake
 rs followed by a hands-on workshop led by Policy@Manchester\, providing 
 an introduction to routes for research impact through policy engagement 
 at local\, national\, and international levels.\n\nThey will also learn 
 about the University of Manchester’s accreditation with the United Natio
 ns Environment Programme (UNEP)- the UN's overarching institution on the
  environment - and opportunities to get involved.\n\nThe panel will be c
 haired by Professor Mike Shaver\, Professor of Polymer Science & Directo
 r of Sustainable Futures\, who will be joined by:\n\nDiana Mitlin - Prof
 essor of Global Urbanism in the Global Development Institute and CEO of 
 the African Cities Research Consortium\nMatthew Paterson - Professor of 
 International Politics and Director of the Sustainable Consumption Insti
 tute\nWasundara Doradeniya - PhD Researcher at the Tyndall Centre for Cl
 imate Change Research\nAgenda:\n\n11.00-11.30 Arrivals and refreshments\
 n\n11.30-12.30 Panel Q&A\n\n12.30-13.30 Lunch\n\n13.30-15.00 Workshop wi
 th Policy@Manchester*\n\n* The Workshop is open to any academics working
  at the University of Manchester\, including PhD students and ECRs.
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