Sustainability vs Climate Crisis - Emerging Solutions

The climate crisis and the quest for sustainability are among the most urgent challenges of our time. From August 5 to 10, 2025, you are invited to join the “Sustainability vs Climate Crisis - Emerging Solutions” conference at DTU Lyngby Campus, just outside Copenhagen. Together with up to 170 young science enthusiasts from across Europe, you'll explore innovative responses to today’s global challenges.

We warmly welcome you to engage with cutting-edge topics, connect with inspiring peers, and build networks with leading scientists, researchers, and companies working toward a more sustainable future.

When and Where:

The conference will be held from August 5–10, 2025 at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) in Lyngby. Over five dynamic days, you’ll take part in exciting lectures, hands-on workshops, and guided excursions to leading research institutions and companies.

Who Can Participate:

This event is open to:

• Students aged 18 and above

• University and PhD students

• Young professionals in STEM fields

Whether you’re passionate about sustainable technology, climate science, or future-focused innovation, this conference is for you.

Program Highlights:

You can look forward to a rich and varied program, including: - Expert talks on artificial intelligence, climate modeling, biomedicine, sustainable architecture, and renewable energy - Excursions to leading research institutions and green tech companies - Interactive workshops and discussion panels - Poster sessions and youth-led presentations - Social activities and international networking opportunities

For more details on the program, read at the main programme page

Travel Grants

We are pleased to offer travel grants for eligible participants:

• Erasmus+ (Germany) Available to all residents of Germany (regardless of nationality). Travel must begin in Germany. Reimbursement of up to €310 is available after the event, and you must sign a participation form during the conference.

• Tuborgfondet (Denmark) Available to all residents of Denmark (regardless of nationality). Travel within Denmark by train or bus can be fully reimbursed after the event.

Travel grants are available for a limited number of participants and are automatically applied based on your country of residence in the registration form. Participants from other countries are not eligible for travel grants, but are very welcome to join for the conference.

Contribute a Poster or Talk

Want to present your work?

• Posters: Indicate your interest during registration. Submission deadline: July 5
• Workshop of up to three hours. (If you are at DTU, you can also invite the participants to your lab. ;))
• Outreach lecture of 30 or 60 minutes.
• Short pitch-your-research lecture of 15 minutes.

Submissions for posters or talks should be sent to climate.coordinator25@unf.dk

Join as a Volunteer

Want to help make the conference happen? We are looking for motivated volunteers to assist the organising team both before and during the event.

As a volunteer, you will:

• Welcome participants and speakers
• Help with logistics, materials, and meals
• Support workshops and excursions
• Contribute to a great social atmosphere

Volunteers participate free of charge and are expected to arrive one day before and leave one day after the conference. You’ll still be able to take part in most of the program and gain valuable experience along the way.

If interested to become a volunteer wirte to: - UNF at: climate.coordinator25@unf.dk - juFORUM at: copenhagen25@juforum.de

Acknowledgment

This conference is made possible through the generous support of: The European Union via the Erasmus+ programme, Tuborgfondet, and DUF Europapulje.

We gratefully acknowledge the collaboration and support of the Technical University of Denmark (DTU).