BEP2026 – Question on Humanity and the Biosphere | Hybrid academic forum

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Feb 28, 2026, 8:57:26 AM (12 days ago) Feb 28

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BEP2026 – Question on Humanity and the Biosphere
Hybrid academic forum (on-site & online)

The Network of Researchers on the Chemical Emergence of Life (NoRCEL, now The NoRCEL Institute) is pleased to invite students, researchers, and members of the academic community to BEP2026, the annual Blue Earth Project forum.

This year’s forum will address the central question:

“How can evolving science, ethics, and governance be aligned to safeguard Earth?”

BEP2026 brings together an international, interdisciplinary panel to explore how contemporary science, ethical reflection, governance frameworks, and emerging technologies — including AI — can jointly contribute to the protection of Earth’s biosphere. The event is designed as an open academic space for dialogue, critical reflection, and cross-disciplinary exchange.

Event details
📅 Saturday, 7 March 2026
🕥 10:30–16:00 (UK time)
📍 On-site: St George’s Centre, 60 Great George St, Leeds, LS1 3DL, UK
💻 Online: Live via Zoom (hybrid event)

Registration
A modest £10 contribution applies, to support event logistics and NoRCEL’s volunteer-led activities.
Reduced fees may be available for participants based in Global South countries (confidential enquiries: con...@norcel.net).

⚠️ Limited in-person seating — advance registration required
⚠️ Online registration closes 48 hours before the event

🔗 Registration and further information:
https://norcel.net/bep2026/

BEP2026 is open to academics, early-career researchers, students, and all those interested in the intersections of science, ethics, governance, and planetary futures.