In March 2009, the University of Copenhagen will host an international research congress on climate change. The congress contributes to the preparation of the UN Conference on Climate Change(COP-15) in December 2009.

The congress is organized in cooperation with the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), which consists of ten of the world's leading research universities, including the University of Copenhagen.

Climate change represents a clear and unprecendented challenge for human society. The congress focuses on providing a synthesis of existing and emerging scientific knowledge necessary in order to make intelligent societal decisions concerning application of mitigation and adaptation strategies in response to climate change.

The congress aims to identify and synthesise the science, technology and policy advances required in order to ensure sustainability of global communities in the current and coming decades. 

Output of the Congress

The main findings of this Congress will, after agreement with the Danish Government, be handed over to the participants at the COP15. The Congress will initiate new scientific perspectives and cooperation, research communication, education initiatives and technology.