[Event Report] The 35th Global Prominence Seminar: “The Nexus between Digital Transformation (“DX”) and Green Transformation (“GX”): How tech can accelerate the green energy transition”

[Event Report] The 35th Global Prominence Seminar "The Nexus between Digital Transformation (“DX”) and Green Transformation (“GX”): How tech can accelerate the green energy transition"   Title: The Nexus between Digital Transformation (“DX”) and Green Transformation (“GX”): How tech can accelerate the green energy transition Date: 2024. 11. 28. (Thursday) 14:00pm-15:30pm Place: Online (via Zoom) Presenter: Dr. Ken Haig (Head, Energy and Environment Policy, Asia-Pacific & Japan, Amazon Web Services) Moderator: Prof. Jiyeoun Song (Professor of SNU GSIS) Language: English    The Seoul National University Institute of International Affairs held the 35th Global Prominence Seminar on November 28, 2024, in online via Zoom. The seminar was moderated by Professor Jiyeoun Song from the Graduate School of International Studies, Seoul National University, and featured a presentation by Dr. Ken Haig, Head of the Energy and Environment Policy, Asia-Pacific & Japan, Amazon Web Services, titled "The Nexus between Digital Transformation (“DX”) and Green Transformation (“GX”): How tech can accelerate the green energy transition". He highlighted Amazon’s position as the world’s number one corporate purchaser of renewable energy, achieving its goal of matching 100% of its global electricity use with renewable energy in 2023—seven years ahead of its original 2030 target. Dr. Haig also emphasized Amazon’s commitment to leveraging innovative strategies to lead the global green energy transition while aligning with its sustainability goals.  

2024-11-29

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[Event Report] The 34th Global Prominence Seminar: “Insights from the World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2024: Bridging the Gap Between Perception and Industrial Realities”

[Event Report] The 34th Global Prominence Seminar "Insights from the World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2024: Bridging the Gap Between Perception and Industrial Realities"   Title: Insights from the World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2024: Bridging the Gap Between Perception and Industrial Realities Date: 2024. 11. 20. (Wednesday) 12:00pm-13:30pm Place: SNU GSIS Global Leaders Room (GL), Bldg. 140 Room 201 Presenter: Mycle Schneider (Publisher of the World Nuclear Industry Status Reports) Moderator: Prof. Semee Yoon (Professor of SNU GSIS) Language: English    The Seoul National University Institute of International Affairs held the 34th Global Prominence Seminar on November 20, 2024, in the GL Room (Bldg. 140, Room 201). The seminar was moderated by Professor Semee Yoon from the Graduate School of International Studies, Seoul National University, and featured a presentation by Mycle Schneider, publisher of the World Nuclear Industry Status Report, titled "Insights from the World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2024: Bridging the Gap Between Perception and Industrial Realities" Mycle Schneider presented the World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2024, discussing the latest trends and future outlook for the nuclear industry. He analyzed global trends in the construction and closure of nuclear power plants, emphasizing the significant roles of China and Russia. Schneider also compared the decreasing costs of renewable energy with the rising costs of nuclear power, highlighting the image problem of nuclear energy, its public acceptance issues, and the geopolitical challenges it faces. In the Q&A session, questions were raised about how various global countries, including developing nations, are approaching nuclear energy. There was an active discussion on energy supply challenges, the economic viability of nuclear power, and safety concerns.  

2024-11-22

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[Event Report] The 33rd Global Prominence Seminar: “Balancing market versus state in economic security: The experience of Australia”

[Event Report] The 33rd Global Prominence Seminar "Balancing market versus state in economic security: The experience of Australia"   Title: Balancing market versus state in economic security: The experience of Australia Date: 2024. 10. 31. (Thursday) 12:00pm-13:30pm Place: SNU GSIS International Conference Hall (140-2Bldg. 4F) Presenter: Dr. Darren Lim, (Senior Lecturer, School of Politics and International Relations, Australian National University) Moderator: Prof. Jiyeoun Song (Professor of SNU GSIS) Language: English    The Seoul National University Institute of International Affairs held the “33rd Global Prominence Seminar” on October 31, 2024 in the International Conference Hall (Bldg. 140-2, Room 401). Seoul National University Graduate School of International Studies Professor Jiyeoun Song moderated the seminar, and Australian National University Doctor Darren Lim gave a presentation titled "Balancing market versus state in economic security: The experience of Australia." Dr. Lim discussed the Austrian government as a member of the Washington Consensus once being reluctant to intervene in the economy but now making more decisions to intervene with national security in mind. The argument is that the growing concerns of the Australian government and the economic shocks it faced led to this shift. The seminar was concluded that while there are concerns, the realistic conditions such as institutions, expertise, and conceptual frameworks limit this shift. The session was followed by an active Q&A session.   33rd GPS Seminar Video Link: https://youtu.be/O2LW6AIwa-Y?feature=shared

2024-10-31

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[Event Report] The 32nd Global Prominence Seminar: “Food for Thought: A Dialogue with IFAD President Alvaro Lario on World Food Day”

[Event Report] The 32nd Global Prominence Seminar "Food for Thought: A Dialogue with IFAD President Alvaro Lario on World Food Day"   Title: Food for Thought: A Dialogue with IFAD President Alvaro Lario on World Food Day Date: 2024. 10. 16. (Wednesday) 10:30am-11:30am Place: SNU GSIS International Conference Hall (140-2Bldg. 4F) Presenter: President Alvaro Lario (President of the International Fund of Agricultural Development) Moderator: Prof. Taekyoon Kim (Professor of SNU GSIS) Language: English    The Seoul National University Institute of International Affairs held the “32nd Global Prominence Seminar” on October 16, 2024 in the International Conference Hall (Bldg. 140-2, Room 401). Seoul National University Graduate School of International Studies Professor Taekyoon Kim moderated the seminar, and the President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development Alvaro Lario gave a presentation titled “Food for Thought: A Dialogue with IFAD President Alvaro Lario on World Food Day”. President Lario discussed the role of IFAD during food crises and how it seeks to focus on projects that reach local communities; thus creating a relationship with ‘participants’ and not ‘recipients’. After covering how IFAD engages in diverse fields of climate change, water management, gender, and fair pricing, the session was concluded by an active Q&A session with questions that ranged from the application of artificial intelligence in the field of food security to how IFAD can deal with political instability.   32nd GPS Seminar Video Link: https://youtu.be/nM5elW1OTQY?feature=shared

2024-10-16

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[Event Report] The 31st Global Prominence Seminar: “Russia‘s War in Ukraine: Tactical Incompetence, Strategic Desperation, and Potential Disaster in the Eastern Europe”

[Event Report] The 31st Global Prominence Seminar "Russia's War in Ukraine: Tactical Incompetence, Strategic Desperation, and Potential Disaster in the Eastern Europe"   Title: Russia's War in Ukraine: Tactical Incompetence, Strategic Desperation, and Potential Disaster in the Eastern Europe Date: 2024. 10. 16. (Wednesday) 12:30pm-14:00pm Place: SNU GSIS International Conference Hall (140-2Bldg. 4F) Presenter: Prof. Geunwook Lee (Professor of Sogang University, Department of Political Science) Moderator: Prof. Jiyeoun Song (Professor of SNU GSIS) Language: English    The Seoul National University Institute of International Affairs held the “31st Global Prominence Seminar” on October 16, 2024 in the International Conference Hall (Bldg. 140-2, Room 401). Professor of Seoul National University Graduate School of International Studies Jiyeoun Song moderated the seminar, and Professor of Sogang University, Department of Political Science Geunwook Lee gave a presentation titled “Russia’s War in Ukraine: Tactical Incompetence, Strategic Desperation, and Potential Disaster in the Eastern Europe”. Professor Lee covered the motivations behind the Russian invasion of Ukraine as well as the reasons behind its unsuccessful outcomes. After explaining warfare in the 21st century and the future of great power wars, the session was concluded by an active Q&A session with questions ranging from the possibility of Russia using nuclear weapons to the significance of utilizing drones in the Russo-Ukrainian War.   31st GPS Seminar Video Link: https://youtu.be/Sf2oXEueRqw?si=C5rSjJQvEyM3EN96    

2024-10-16

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