Save Winter Lake Placid 2023 FISU World Conference

Start Time: 
Viernes, 13 Enero, 2023 (All day) to Domingo, 15 Enero, 2023 (All day)

Save Winter Lake Placid 2023 FISU World Conference -- The Intersection of Climate Change and Winter Sports

 

The Save Winter Lake Placid 2023 FISU World Conference is an educational component of the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games. The Conference is being hosted in the Lake Placid Region 13-15 January 2023.

 

The FISU World University Games are the largest collegiate winter multi-sport competition in the world. With the eyes of the world once again on Lake Placid, the intention is to focus attention on the urgency of climate change as it relates to winter sports. Future leaders, changemakers, problem solvers, winter enthusiasts and citizens of the planet are invited to join the Save Winter Lake Placid 2023 FISU World Conference for three (3) days of networking and idea sharing.

 

Join scientists, students, athletes, academics, activists and practitioners to learn about current conditions, forecasts, innovations, adaptations, research and meaningful opportunities for activism at the intersection of climate change and winter sports

 

Topics and Schedule

The Intersection of Climate Change and Winter Sports is the main topic guiding researchers, experts and practitioners from different areas to submit presentation on three (3) subthemes to be considered for the conference.

 

• The Snow and Ice We Ski and Skate On; both Natural and Artificial

• Carbon Footprint While Training, Competing and Recreating

• The Role of Inclusion and Activism in Winter Sports and Climate Change

 

Call for Research Topics

Submit your climate change research topic! There is no fee to submit paper abstracts and speaker proposals. Use this link to register to speak at the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World Conference.

Deadline for Submissions is 30 September.