Energizing Insights: The Japanese-German Lecture Series on Renewable Energy

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Join the German-Japanese Lecture Series on Energy Issues!

Are you a student with a passion for energy, sustainability, and international collaboration? Our new lecture series offers the perfect opportunity to dive deeper into these topics and engage in exciting discussions!

Starting in October 2024, “Energy Transition in Dialogue: German-Japanese Perspectives” will kick off – a lecture series organized in partnership with the German-Japanese Energy Partnership Team and the DWIH Tokyo. The aim is to connect students from both countries, raising awareness and excitement around the key challenges and solutions of the global energy transition.

In each 90-minute session, German and Japanese experts will present their perspectives on a current energy-related topic. Beyond technological know-how, the sociocultural context of the energy transition will also be explored. As a special highlight, industry representatives will provide practical insights into their daily work and share career opportunities in the energy sector.

Event Information

October 16, 2024, 5:00 PM to December 11, 2024, 5:30 PM

Online (Zoom)
Organizer(s): The Japanese-German Energy Partnership Team, DWIH Tokyo

Language: Simultaneous interpretation in Japanese-English
Entry fee: Free of charge

*For details of each session and registration, please click here.

Schedule:

•October 16 17:00-18:30 JST / 10:00-11:30 CEST — “Climate Change is NOW! The Silent Crisis: Climate Change’s Impacts on Japan and Germany”
•October 23. 16:00-17:30 JST / 09:00-10:30 CEST — “Political Strategies JP/GER: Paths to Net-Zero: Climate Policy in Germany and Japan”
•November 6 16:00-17:30 JST / 08:00-09:30 CEST — “Wind Sustainability through Wind: Japan and Germany’s Renewable Energy Journey”
•November 13. 16:00-17:30 JST / 08:00-09:30 CEST — “Efficiency First! Approaches to Energy Efficiency in Japan and Germany”
•November 20. 16:00-17:30 JST / 08:00-09:30 CEST — “Green Hydrogen: Hydrogen: The Fuel of the Future”
•November 27. 16:00-17:30 JST / 08:00-09:30 CEST — “Acceptance of Renewables: Shaping a Greener Tomorrow: Public Attitudes Towards Renewable Resources”
•December 4. 16:00-17:30 JST / 08:00-09:30 CEST — “Biomass Renewable Energy Landscapes: Biomass in Japan and Germany”
•December 11. Dezember 16:00-17:30 JST / 08:00-09:30 CEST — “Solar: Harnessing the Sun: Solar Energy Initiatives in Japan and Germany”