The European Union’s Emissions Trading System (EU-ETS) is the engine of the global carbon market, accounting for more than 80% of the global market value of emissions trading permits. Additionally, a number of other States and sub-national actors have either linked their emissions trading systems to the EU-ETS, or contemplate doing so in the future. Given the size of the EU-ETS, these countries are thus largely tying the viability of their emissions trading schemes to the health of the EU-ETS.

Professor Federiga Bindi will share her experiences and insights on the challenges of women leadership in foreign policy-related positions. As adviser to Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and former Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Bindi has served and advised governmental institutions in the US, Italy, Portugal and Norway, in addition to the EU.

Are you interested in global issues? Join representatives from UN Women, Peace Corps, and Hekima Place to discuss international women’s issues and learn how you can get involved with organizations working to address inequality throughout the world. 

Are you interested in global issues? Have you ever considered a career in global health? Join us for an alumni and professionals' panel on Friday, February 27th. Panelists will share about their career paths in the field and discuss skill-building opportunities and how to become a competitive candidate in the job market.

One presenter for this career panel will be:

Dr. Tina Phillips Johnson
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 2006
History, Women's Studies Certificate
Master of Public Health

In recent months the Chinese have greatly increased their visibility and economic involvement in Europe. China is now the EU’s second leading trading partner and the EU is China’s first. EU leaders are increasingly attentive to Chinese views on a number of issues, including a range of economic and strategic topics. Panelists on this Conversation will explore both the current state of EU-China relations, the implications for Transatlantic ties and future directions of this dynamic relationship.

Do you love traveling and experiencing new cultures? Have you considered teaching English abroad? Join Pitt alumni Thea Berthoff (TAPIF, France), Matthew Eppley (Peace Corps, Ukraine) and Dr. Carlitz (Asian Studies Center) as they discuss their international experience and share tips on how to prepare yourself to teach English in a foreign country.

A timely discussion of the latest European financial crisis with a Greek business leader and former politician, who served in the Cabinet during the early years of the 2009 euro crisis.

The visible increase in religious practice among young European-born Muslims has provoked public anxiety. New government regulations seek not only to restrict Islamic practices within the public sphere, but also to shape Muslims’, and especially women’s, personal conduct. This presentation, based on Dr.

Three visiting scholars at the Center for Disaster Management will present their perspectives on different types of risk that to which communities are exposed, from climate change in Micronesia to Avian Flu and Mine Fires in Turkey. Presenter Dr. Güner Gürtunca from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health will compare the US and Turkish mining industries in terms of managing safety and health issues. Tea and cookies will be served.