During the last two days more than 1.000 prominent representatives from science, industry, policy and NGO’s have been gathered in Aarhus for the international climate conference “ Beyond Kyoto: Addressing the Challenges of Climate Change ”.

The Aarhus University sponsored conference aimed at creating dialogue and knowledge transfer between the many conference participants and – according to head of conference Professor Ellen Margrethe Basse – Beyond Kyoto was very successful in doing so:
“ I am very pleased with the outcome of this conference, which will undoubtedly contribute significantly to the future climate debate not to mention deliver substantial inputs to COP15 ”

In a unique way the heads of conference theme sessions have delivered 7 important statements from Beyond Kyoto . “ The 7 Aarhus Statements on Climate Change ” was presented at the end of the conference and on Monday the Aarhus Statements will be forwarded to a series of prominent Danish ministers – including Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen and Minister for Climate and Energy Connie Hedegaard.

Climate Policy: All sectors of society must be involved in future climate solutions

Biodiversity and Ecosystems: Biodiversity must be an integrated part of the general mitigation and adaptation effort

Agriculture and Climate Change: We must increase agricultural productivity to use less water and land

Nanotechnology Solutions: Nanotechnology will lead us to the next industrial revolution and provide the technological breakthroughs in developing sustainable energy solutions

Citizens and Society: The COP15 should include the commitments of the Aarhus Convention and include incentives for empowering participation of the citizens

The Arctic: Ensure a sustainable development in collaboration with local population in affected areas

Integrated Energy Solutions: Establish a new carbon currency which directly stimulates use of new fossil free technologies

For further information please contact Head of conference, Professor Ellen Margrethe Basse, mobile: +45 23261829 or Head of press relations at Aarhus University Anders Correll, mobile: +45 2899 2235