Conference speakers

Speakers

Tunç Soyer

Politician, Mayor of Izmir from 2019 to 2024, Lawyer, Türkiye

Opening keynote speech: “Redefining the public interest”

Lara Houston

Research Fellow, Global Sustainability Institute, Anglia Ruskin University, UK

Session 1 – Learning from the grassroots: Engaging with marginalised groups to co-create a just transition

Dimitra Papaioannidou

Project Manager, EcoMuseum Zagori, Greece

Session 2 – From innovation to impact: Leveraging commons for a just transition

Sophie Bloemen

Director at Commons Network, NL

Session 2 – From innovation to impact: Leveraging commons for a just transition

Edoardo Zanchini

City of Rome Climate Office Director, Italy 

Session 3 – Advancing behavioural change through partnerships and collaboration

Laura Kaestele

Network Weaver, ECOLISE, European Network for Community-Led Initiatives on Climate Change and Sustainability

Session 3 – Advancing behavioural change through partnerships and collaboration

Esteban Pelayo

Manager of Alicante Science park 

Session 3 – Advancing behavioural change through partnerships and collaboration

Moderators

Ayşe Gül Altinay

Professor of Anthropology and Gender Studies and Chair of EarthSky Solidarity Association, Türkiye 

Session 1 – Learning from the grassroots: Engaging with marginalised groups to co-create a just transition

Jannis Niethammer

Justice, Equity & Democracy Expert at ICLEI Europe, Germany 

Session 2 – From innovation to impact: Leveraging commons for a just transition

Nikos Zaharis

South East European Research Centre Director, Greece 

Session 3 – Advancing behavioural change through partnerships and collaboration