I am pleased to share the successful conclusion of the first conference dedicated to global catastrophic risks for Spanish-speaking audiences. This pioneering event was a collaborative effort between the Human Rights Commission, the Faculty of Sciences of UNAM, Carreras con Impacto, and the Observatorio de Riesgos Catastroficos Globales. The objective of this conference was to open academic discussions on GCRs in the Spanish-speaking world, encourage UNAM students to focus their careers on these topics, and generate original content for Spanish-speaking audiences.
Conference Details
Dates: February 14-15, 2024
Recordings: All talks were recorded and can be accessed here.
Attendance: Approximately 80 participants
Language: All sessions were conducted in Spanish
Media Coverage: The event was announced in UNAM’s media outlets, including Gaceta UNAM
Moving Forward
The success of this conference underscores the importance of continuing dialogue and collaboration in the Spanish-speaking world. We are committed to fostering a well-informed community prepared to tackle the challenges posed by global catastrophic risks. This event marks the first collaboration with the most important university in Mexico and the second in Latin America.
Reflecting on the First Conference on Global Catastrophic Risks for Spanish Speakers
I am pleased to share the successful conclusion of the first conference dedicated to global catastrophic risks for Spanish-speaking audiences. This pioneering event was a collaborative effort between the Human Rights Commission, the Faculty of Sciences of UNAM, Carreras con Impacto, and the Observatorio de Riesgos Catastroficos Globales. The objective of this conference was to open academic discussions on GCRs in the Spanish-speaking world, encourage UNAM students to focus their careers on these topics, and generate original content for Spanish-speaking audiences.
Conference Details
Dates: February 14-15, 2024
Recordings: All talks were recorded and can be accessed here.
Attendance: Approximately 80 participants
Language: All sessions were conducted in Spanish
Media Coverage: The event was announced in UNAM’s media outlets, including Gaceta UNAM
Moving Forward
The success of this conference underscores the importance of continuing dialogue and collaboration in the Spanish-speaking world. We are committed to fostering a well-informed community prepared to tackle the challenges posed by global catastrophic risks. This event marks the first collaboration with the most important university in Mexico and the second in Latin America.