Programmet for Day Zero 2025

Emma Crawford
University of Queensland

Introduction: An infant’s first months lay the foundations for future life outcomes. This period is simultaneously marked with enormous possibility and extreme fragility. Current research that considers families experiencing forced migration predominantly focuses on birthing, infant and maternal health outcomes, and infant feeding. Broader consideration of parent-child interactions, infant and maternal mental health, and engagement in meaningful activities are essential components of this critical window of life and should be understood to inform practice and service development with refugee and asylum seeker families during the perinatal period.

Objectives: This project aims to understand refugee and asylum-seeking family experiences in the perinatal period including life experiences and experiences with services. It seeks perspectives from staff working with refugee and asylum-seeking families with infants about parenting support needs and mental health service needs in the perinatal period.

Methods: This research uses strengths-based qualitative focus groups and semi-structured interviews with staff working with families who have experienced forced migration. Data is analysed using thematic analysis.

Results: Mothers’ experiences are marked by fear, distress, uncertainty, navigating a new place, identity shifts, and transformation amidst refugee and asylum seeker journeys. The practical and social-emotional priorities of mothers and families are discussed in relation to social structures and infant and caregiver occupations. Ideas for service development include programs, staff training, videos and peer support.

Discussion: These findings can inform services and workforce capacity building for mental health and parenting support for refugee and asylum seeker families during the perinatal period.

The research will be presented and then attendees will be invited to contribute global perspectives or raise critically reflective questions on the topic.

This event relates to:

• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
• SDG 5: Gender Equality 
• SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities 
• SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 
• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Carmen Olsen
Handelshøgskulen HVL

Hvordan kan akademia bidra til bærekraftig utvikling gjennom undervisning?

I denne workshopen presenterer medlemmene i forskergruppen for Bærekraft og Grønn Innovasjon hvordan de aktivt fremmer bærekraftig utvikling i undervisningen. Med særlig fokus på sirkulær økonomi, juss og bærekraftsrapportering, presenterer vi hvordan disse viktige temaene integreres i utdanningen for å forberede studenter på å møte fremtidens bærekraftsutfordringer.

Workshopen er relevant for forskere, forelesere og studenter som ønsker å forstå hvordan disse temaene integreres i utdanningen.

Forskningsleder Carmen Olsen (Handelshøgskulen HVL og forskergruppen bærekraft og Grønn Innovasjon) koordinerer workshopen og holder et innlegg om sin bok.

Innledere

Judit Johnstad Bragelien, Handelshøgskulen HVL

Judit utforsker hvordan akademia, spesielt HVL med sine utdanninger innen økonomi, administrasjon og samfunnsfag, kan bidra til bærekraftige løsninger gjennom sitt samfunnsoppdrag i UH-sektoren. Hennes fokus vil være på undervisning og studentaktiv læring, og hun vil også diskutere muligheter for å utvide temaene til å inkludere helse, lærerutdanning og sirkulær økonomi.Videre vil Judit belyse Sirkulærdagene på HVL i mars 2025, som sannsynligvis vil inkludere temaer som helse og sirkulær økonomi.

Leif Sandtorv, Handelshøgskulen HVL

Studenter kommer til undervisningen av juridisk metode med forskjellig bakgrunn, men de fleste har en interesse for bærekraft. En utfordring er å tilpasse undervisningen slik at man får med alle, samtidig som det gis noe å bryne seg på for de avanserte. For å undersøke dette temaet vil jeg gjennomføre spørreundersøkelser og intervju av fokusgrupper. Resultatet forventes å være at de finner en felles inngang når grunnleggende begreper blir behandlet grundig. Det er ofte en hjelp i å definere sentrale termer både ved beskrivelse og eksempler. Dette tenner et lys av interesse for faget og noen knagger å henge kunnskap på for de nyinnvidde. Samtidig gir det avanserte studenter en mulighet til å konsentrere seg om presisjon i den beskrivende konnotasjonen og rikheten i denotasjonens eksempler. Sammen har man da en inngang til videre arbeid med fagene.

Carmen Olsen, Handelshøgskulen HVL

Carmen presenterer hvordan hennes tilnærming til regnskapsføring og bærekraftsrapportering integrerer bærekraft i utdanningen av regnskapsførere og revisorer, og hvordan dette kan bidra til en mer bærekraftig utvikling.

This event relates to:

• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
• SDG 4: Quality Education 
• SDG 12: Responsible Production and Consumption 
• SDG 13: Climate Action 
• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Ankica Babic, Professor, University of Bergen
Johanne Andreassen, student, University of Bergen
Anders Borkenhagen, student, University of Bergen

This workshop empowers individuals to take an active role in their heart health by exploring the powerful intersection of lifestyle choices, personal engagement, and emerging digital technologies. Focusing on heart health through the lens of lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management, participants will learn how their daily habits can influence cardiovascular well-being in both the short and long term.

The workshop will introduce the concept of digital twin technology, which creates personalized, real-time models of an individual's physiological and behavioural data. Participants will discover how these models can simulate their health trajectories and provide insights into optimizing heart health through personalized lifestyle adjustments.

In addition, the workshop will explore how environmental factors, like climate change, interact with personal health choices and impact cardiovascular outcomes. By integrating lifestyle data with climate insights, digital twins can offer a holistic and dynamic approach to managing health, tailored specifically to each participant's needs and environment.

The session will provide both theoretical knowledge and practical tools, with a focus on engaging participants in personal health empowerment. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and hands-on exercises, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how they can actively shape their heart health using digital technologies and evidence-based lifestyle strategies. The goal is to equip individuals with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed choices for a healthier, more sustainable future.

Welcome and Introduction

• Brief introduction to the workshop and its objectives.
• Overview of participants and their backgrounds.

Session 1: Digital Twin Archetypes (30 minutes)

• Introduction to Digital Twin Concept:
• What are digital twins? A brief overview of the concept and their role in healthcare.
• Explanation of digital twin archetypes: Patient-Centric, Environment-Centric, and System-Centric models.
• Benefits and challenges of using digital twins for personalized health management.
• Case Study 1: Digital Twin Archetypes in Healthcare 3.

Session 2: Visualization of Digital Twins (30 minutes)

• Introduction to Digital Twin Visualization 
• What does it mean to visualize a digital twin?
• Key techniques in visualizing health data and environmental interactions in digital twins (e.g., data dashboards, inforgrpahics, 3D models).
• The importance of user-friendly interfaces for healthcare professionals and patients.
• Case Study 2: Visualization of Digital Twins in Heart Health

Wrap-Up (10 minutes)

• Open floor for questions, reflections, and discussion on the integration of digital twins into health management, particularly for cardiovascular conditions.

Summarize key takeaways

• The potential of digital twins to enhance personalized healthcare.
• How visualization and archetypes contribute to effective health monitoring.

This event relates to:

• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

Afroza Parvin
University of Bergen

The world is facing significant challenges in its transition to sustainable energy due to energy security concerns, infrastructural barriers, geopolitics, and socioeconomics. As global energy demand continues to rise, the pace of this transition remains uneven. This highlights the need for collaborative and hybrid education to coordinate international efforts, increase innovative solutions, and raise public awareness for sustainable energy.

While hybrid education combines traditional in-person learning with online or digital components, offering a flexible and dynamic approach to teaching and learning, the collaborative system brings educators from different expertise to plan, deliver, and assess lessons for a group of learners.

Blending these two approaches in energy transition courses, such as SDG-207 and SDG607 at the University of Bergen, provides one of the best learning environments. These courses bring experienced educators from oil industries, renewable energy and technology, social sciences, environmental science, laws, politics, and other branches relevant to energy transition to teach students globally, digitally, and in-person.

The educators teach all available green energy sources such as wind, solar, hydropower, hydrogen, nuclear, batteries, their capacity and limitations, and different socioeconomic and political challenges to transition. Group discussion and assessment from these lectures reveal that by understanding the local and global impacts of energy choices and challenges, learners can make informed decisions, change behaviour, and advocate for policies that prioritize renewable energy, energy efficiency, and equitable access to clean power.

Learners are also more likely to embrace innovations that reduce carbon footprints and conserve resources, such as electric vehicles, energy-efficient appliances, and green building practices. In the end, learners' feedback in each lecture encourages educators to be updated about the ongoing situation of green transition and modify their teaching style and content to offer the best. This hybrid and collaborative education for the energy transition encourages learners and educators to cultivate a global culture of sustainability and resilience that will be essential in combating climate change and ensuring a more sustainable future.

This event relates to:

• SDG 4: Quality Education 
• SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy 
• SDG 13: Climate Action 
• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Ratna Lindawati Lubis (she/her) Head of Gemricik Senior Faculty Master in Management Program, Faculty of Economics and Business Telkom University, Bandung, West Java 

This panel discussion will explore the transformative role of women empowerment in advancing sustainable urban development through the lens of the circular economy, starting from early childhood education.

The session will highlight best practices in recycling products as a foundation for achieving SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) in Bandung City, West Java, Indonesia. 

Participants will engage in discussions about current developments and innovative initiatives that integrate women-led actions and community practices to create safe, resilient, and sustainable living environments. The session will offer valuable insights into fostering circular economy principles from an early age and empowering future generations to contribute to "INDONESIA EMAS 2045." 

Introduction and welcoming remarks (5 minutes) 

Presentation of best practices in recycling products (15 minutes) 

Gita Noerwardhani (she/her) Founder of Serat Nusa 

Presentation of early childhood education (15 minutes) 

Presentation of findings from Gemricik (Gerakan Masyarakat Cinta Cikapundung), Bandung, West Java (15 minutes) 

Ratna Lindawati Lubis
Head of Gemricik Senior Faculty Master in Management Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Telkom University, Bandung, West Java 

Presentation of findings from students of the Master Programme (15 minutes) 

Telkom University, Bandung, West Java 

Questions & discussion (20 minutes) 

This event relates to:

• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth 
• SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Tor Halvorsen, University of Bergen

Professor Tappo Eskelinen (University of Eastern Finland) will discuss utopian vs. realistic images of the SDGs. Development is analysed as involving a continuous tension between these two political modes: on the one hand, it is characterised by a bold utopian vision of a different kind of world, and on the other by governance without real transformative political power.

The workshop discusses the basic question: how do utopian ideas manifest in the SDGs, and how are these ideas curtailed by the implementative logic of the SDGs?

There will be commentators with the following focus:

• Professor Jose Franz at the University of the Western Cape, Soth Africa: An SDG reformed university; making utopia a reality? 
• Professor Lise Rakner: University of Bergen, Norway: How do gender - and environmental goals relate?

The workshop will be led by associate professor Tor Halvorsen, University of Bergen.

This event relates to:

• All the SDG

Keynote: Zhuofeng Li, University of Edinburgh
Host: Dennis Relojo-Howell (Ph.D), Founder of Psychreg

The social phenomenon of aging and the imperative for elderly care present unprecedented challenges for Chinese government, particularly within the context of NPO community elderly care. In this landscape, this workshop explores how NPOs and essential stakeholders (i.e. the government, the elderly care group, volunteers, the public and the media) navigate each other to address sustainability challenges inherent in this sector.

Li embarks a pioneering effort to develop a structured and interactive stakeholder synergy model for the sector. His study, based on semi-structured interviews with 22 NPO directors and senior managers, identified the synergistic mechanisms between NPO and essential stakeholders by fundamentally analysing their roles and functionalities.

Li’s study also identified the pivotal intervening role of the government for achieving stakeholder synergy. In a logical mind map, his study contributes to identifying the sources of challenges faced by the sector, dissecting the radical causes behind, and proposing procedural coping strategies to address the pressing reality issues and boost the sector’s sustainability. 

This is the first attempt to propose a conceptual stakeholder synergy model for the sector. It will not only provide theoretical implications in understanding the sectoral mechanism, but also offers valuable insights for practitioners and policymakers in how to mitigate the challenges and employ synergistic efforts to realise stakeholder synergy, broaden value creation to the utilities of stakeholders, and extend useful experience across the non-profits industry. Through this workshop aiming to unfold how to increase stakeholder trust and commitment and improve access to resources, it is expected that NPOs can gain more sustainable competitive advantages.

Keywords: NPO community elderly care; stakeholder synergy; bidirectional management; governance consistency; sustainability

This event relates to:

• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
• SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Finn Corus, Master Student in Sustainability, Centre for Climate and Energy Transformation, University of Bergen

During this future workshop, participants will think about the near future in 2030. Starting with our everyday life and future, participants will in small interdisciplinary groups create a perfect future in which we will have achieved the SDGs by 2030. Each group will work on one SDG that Norway is currently not on track to achieve.

This future will then be critically evaluated, and limitations and chances of this future will be used to design a realistic and desirable future. Hereby, a key focus will be on actionable knowledge and the presence of uncertainty.

This workshop is mainly targeted at students at bachelor and master level from all backgrounds but others are welcome to join.

Note: You may join this event in person at Kvarteret, Bergen.

This event relates to:

• SDG 2: Zero Hunger 
• SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities 
• SDG 12: Responsible Production and Consumption 
• SDG 13: Climate Action 
• SDG 14: Life Below Water 
• SDG 15: Life on Land

Håkon Måge
Green Office, UiO, with SUSTAINIT – Sustainable Health Unit

This interactive workshop aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to develop and implement climate-resilient health systems. It will feature expert-led sessions and student group activities focused on creating innovative solutions to real-world challenges at the intersection of climate and health.

Participants will begin with an overview of current climate-related health issues and best practices in building resilient health infrastructure. This will be followed by breakout sessions where student groups will collaborate to design practical, cutting-edge solutions tailored to various global contexts.

The workshop will conclude with group presentations, feedback from experts, and a discussion on how students can translate these concepts into actionable projects within their own communities.

Agenda:

• Introduction (welcome address, overview of the topic)
• Presentation by a leading expert on climate-resilient health infrastructure
• Breakout sessions (designing innovative solutions for assigned case studies)
• Group presentations and feedback (how to translate to action)
• Closing (summary and then networking)

This event relates to:

• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being 
• SDG 4: Quality Education 
• SDG 13: Climate Action 

Tora Bonnevie
Institutt for Nevromedisin og Bevegelsesvitenskap, NTNU

Vi inviterer her sentrale aktører i helse- og kunnskaps-sektoren til å gi innspill om hvilken kunnskap og kompetanse det er behov for i Norge innen temaet bærekraft og helse, og diskutere hvordan vi skal frembringe denne kunnskapen og tilby relevant utdanning. Med bærekraft mener vi helheten i miljømessig, sosial og økonomisk bærekraft, og med helse mener vi helsesektor og folkehelse, med nasjonalt fokus og global bevissthet.

Vi vil deretter dele erfaringer fra et initiativ for bærekraft i utdanningene ved vårt institutt og fakultet (Fakultet for Medisin og Helsevitenskap), med fokus på muligheter og utfordringer for veien videre. Etter presentasjonene følger en panelsamtale.

Preliminært program (mindre endringer kan forekomme):

• Introduksjon
  • Jorunn Helbostad, professor og instituttleder ved Institutt for Nevromedisin og Bevegelsesvitenskap, NTNU
  • Tora Bonnevie, førsteamanuensis og bærekraftkoordinator ved Institutt for Nevromedisin og Bevegelsesvitenskap, NTNU

• Hvilken kunnskap og kompetanse trenger Norge om helse og bærekraft fremover?
  • Gunnar Bovim, rådgiver, professor og tidligere rektor ved NTNU, spesialist i nevrologi og tidligere helseleder, og styreleder i Norges forskningsråd. Ledet helsepersonellkommisjonen.
• Hvordan står det til med kunnskapsgrunnlaget?
  • Erlend Tuseth Aasheim, avdelingsdirektør i Helsedirektoratet og førsteamanuensis ved Senter for bærekraft i helseutdanningene, Universitetet i Oslo
• Hvordan komme i gang med bærekraft i helseutdanningene ved vårt institutt / fakultet? Våre erfaringer, muligheter og utfordringer
  • Tora Bonnevie, førsteamanuensis og bærekraftkoordinator ved Institutt for Nevromedisin og Bevegelsesvitenskap, NTNU
• Panel-samtale

This event relates to:

• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
• SDG 4: Quality Education  
• SDG 13: Climate Action 
• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Judith Dalsgård
Centre for Climate and Energy Transformation, UiB

Mobility is central to how research is organised, partnerships are formed, and how individual academic careers unfold. At the same time, the deadline for key climate targets, 2030, is fast approaching. Many universities and organisations are now reconsidering their (ambitious) climate goals.

Despite a focus on reducing academic travel for several years, there are few signs that this is working – to the contrary, emissions from travels are increasing. Now what? What new approaches and ideas can be used to stimulate a reduction in emissions from research activities? How can we work together to reduce these travel related emissions and continue to create groundbreaking research?

We will discuss experiences so far with existing measures and look at what new approaches and ideas are available. We will officially launch our updated Low-Carbon Travel Policy and present new innovative tools for prioritising carbon emissions in research.

This event relates to:

• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth   
• SDG 13: Climate Action 
• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Marianna Betti
University of Bergen

The proposed SDG 14.5, “Life Above Water,” aims to put in focus an often-overlooked aspect of our global maritime industry: the rights, safety, and recognition of those who work at sea. As global attention increasingly focuses on the environmental health of oceans (SDG 14: Life Below Water), the lives of seafarers, engineers, and other maritime workers remain largely invisible. Yet, these individuals are essential to international trade, energy transport, and supply chains, spending extended periods in challenging, often unsafe conditions while ensuring the flow of essential resources.

This panel debate will bring together academics, seafarers, and representatives from key institutions, including the Norwegian Union of Marine Engineers, to discuss whether the rights and well-being of maritime workers are adequately safeguarded and acknowledged by global institutions like the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the broader shipping industry. Through recent research on life aboard LNG carriers, this session will illuminate critical questions around the visibility and welfare of seafarers, particularly in light of escalating geopolitical instabilities that heighten risks in international waters. Key topics of discussion will be: recognition and visibility, rights and representation, safety in uncertain waters and health and wellbeing. 

Relevance to SDG 14.5: Establishing SDG 14.5 acknowledges the unique nature of maritime work and aims to ensure that the people on the frontlines of global commerce and energy transport are seen, supported, and protected. This debate will explore whether existing frameworks and legislations suffice or if new, more specialized approaches are needed to uphold the rights of those "above water."

The session aims to promote dialogue among experts and stakeholders, generate actionable recommendations for industry and government bodies, and create a platform for ongoing advocacy for SDG 14.5. By advancing this new global goal, we can work towards a future where the voices of maritime workers are heard, and their rights respected, laying the foundation for sustainable, safe, and just work at sea.

This event relates to:

• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being 
• SDG 5: Gender Equality 
• SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy 
• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth 
• SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 
• SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities 
• SDG 13: Climate Action 
• SDG 14: Life Below Water 
• SDG 15: Life on Land

Chelsea Klassen
The Office of Sustainability and the Community Health and Social Innovation Hub
University of the Fraser Valley, Canada

This event will discuss how the Office of Sustainability at the University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, Canada embraced collaboration to establish a new pollinator garden on campus.

It will discuss how sustainability and inclusion was holistically considered in the development and implementation of the garden, and how expertise and partnerships from a range of disciplines on campus was utilized to work towards meaningful creation of the space.

This event relates to:

• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being 
• SDG 4: Quality Education  
• SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities 
• SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
• SDG 12: Responsible Production and Consumption 
• SDG 13: Climate Action 
• SDG 15: Life on Land
• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Robert Kordts
Scientist Rebellion Bergen / University of Bergen

Are you concerned about climate change and seeking meaningful ways to act? Climate activism isn’t just impactful—it can also be good for mental health. Research indicates that taking action can reduce climate anxiety, boost resilience, and build a sense of community and agency. In this workshop, you will be empowered to get involved, connect with local activist groups, and start planning your own climate action—all while improving your well-being.

Workshop Goals:

• Recognize climate activism as a viable path of action
• Build connections with Bergen-based climate groups
• Learn practical ways to support these groups through contributing time and/or other resources and skills
• Begin planning your own climate activism initiative

Workshop Outline:

1. Identify Goal and TargetWe’ll discuss the pyramid of power and explore how targeting specific decision-makers can amplify your impact. Through a guided exercise, you’ll collectively define a clear target and goal.
2. Plan a CampaignCampaign planning is about progression and creativity. We’ll discuss “dilemma actions” and review examples from recent campaigns in Bergen. Together, we’ll brainstorm steps to make your actions effective, from smaller acts to larger, sustained efforts.
3. Find AlliesClimate action thrives on community. We’ll explore how to build support beyond the “already convinced,” tapping into local groups and gatherings. This segment will help you develop a message that resonates widely and inspires broad support.

Throughout, we’ll debunk myths about activism—like the idea that movements need heroic leaders or massive actions to succeed. By the end, you’ll leave with a personalized action plan, practical resources, and meaningful connections to support your journey into climate activism. Join us to transform climate concern into positive action—good for you and good for the planet.

Facilitators: Robert Kordts, Scientist Rebellion Bergen, and other climate activists from Bergen and Norway

This event relates to:

• SDG 4: Quality Education  
• SDG 13: Climate Action
• SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 

Casper Matheus B. Olsvik
Om i morgen

How can we rethink our identity and redefine our understanding of prosperity in the face of urgent climate and sustainability challenges? This interactive workshop will explore the role of human values and emotions as powerful drivers of climate action.

Participants will engage in conversations on why it is often difficult to change established mindsets and habits, and how we can use empathy, responsibility, and «redefined prosperity» to motivate collective action. The session aligns with the COP28 health declaration, which centres on people and well-being over purely economic metrics, a more human-centred approach to sustainability.

The event will be particularly relevant for students, and anyone interested in climate psychology, sustainability, and social change. Join us in Om i morgen in our workshop and explore the role of human motivation in climate action and to connect with fellow humans interested in value-driven approach to environmental responsibility.

Hosts:

• Casper M.B. Olsvik, Om i Morgen
• Runo Hjulstad Price, Om i Morgen

This event relates to:

• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being 
• SDG 13: Climate Action
• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals