Prospective Modeling and Climate Change: Energy & Water issues (6th to 11th November 2023)
The Autumn School on Prospective Modeling and Climate Change: Energy & Water issues, jointly organized by CMA (Centre for Applied Mathematics) Mines Paris – PSL, The Transition Institute 1.5 (TTI.5) and supported by the ETSAP, will take place from November 6-11, 2023 at Mines Paris – PSL Campus, Sophia Antipolis (French riviera – Côte d’Azur).
In light of the escalating challenges posed by climate change and the pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals, comprehending the intricate relationship between energy usage and water resources becomes crucial. Climate change intensifies the depletion of water sources, directly affecting energy production, distribution, and efficiency.
On the other hand, the energy sector relies heavily on water resources for essential processes, impacting water availability and quality. To tackle these complex dynamics, prospective modeling emerges as a powerful tool, enabling us to gain deeper insights and develop effectively.
The Autumn School targets young international Ph.D. students, as well as professionals, and is designed to guide them in identifying methodological keys for drawing up energy transition policies compatible with climate and water issues. The overall aim of the Autumn School* is to present prospective modeling tools and their use. This year’s focus will be on the water-energy nexus challenges.
Indeed, in the context of mounting challenges posed by climate change and the pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals, comprehending the intricate relationship between energy usage and water resources becomes crucial. Climate change intensifies the depletion of water sources, directly affecting energy production, distribution, and efficiency. On the other hand, the energy sector relies heavily on water resources for essential processes like extraction, cooling, and hydropower generation, exerting an impact on water availability and quality. To tackle these complex dynamics, prospective modeling emerges as a powerful tool, enabling us to gain deeper insights and develop effective strategies to address the critical interplay between energy and water resources amidst climate change challenges.
Hence, this Autumn School aims to enrich ‘participants’ discourse on this crucial subject. Distinguished experts, researchers, and Ph.D. students will gather to present their groundbreaking work and visionary projects. Our program seeks to mobilize as many disciplines as possible (we’ll cover technical and socio-economic issues) to enable you to develop a systemic vision of the water-energy nexus challenges.
Please take note that the event will span five days. The initial three days will consist of informative general lectures, while the remaining two days will be dedicated to hands-on practical sessions. (For a more detailed schedule, please refer to the program).
*The Autumn School will be taught in English.
