Amsterdam Complexity School on Climate Change
acscc.bsky.social
Amsterdam Complexity School on Climate Change
@acscc.bsky.social
ACSCC is a one-week event where early-career researchers and non-academic stakeholders come together to work on interdisciplinary projects around climate change using complexity science as the backbone. acscc.nl
Speaker Spotlight: Clare Farrell

How to build (narrative) power and push for system change at the intersection of culture, climate, and democracy?

We’re excited to have Clare Farrell as an ACSCC keynote speaker to help unpack these questions.

⏳ Apply until Jan 26 at acscc.nl
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January 19, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Speaker Spotlight: Ben Franta

How can evidence about knowledge, deception, and harm be used to hold powerful actors legally accountable?

We are excited to have Ben Franta (Oxford Climate Litigation Lab) as an ACSCC speaker to address these critical questions.

⏳ Apply until Jan 26th at acscc.nl
January 15, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Speaker Spotlight: Vítor Vasconcelos

What is complexity science and how is it helpful to answer questions related to climate change?

We are excited to have @vvvasconcelos.bsky.social a as an ACSCC keynote speaker to provide an introduction on this topic.

⏳ Apply until January 26th at acscc.nl
January 14, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Speaker Spotlight: Philippe Lamberts

How can European policy deliver a just and ambitious climate transition? Philippe will reflect on aligning finance, industry, and democracy with climate goals as a former member of EU Parliament and co-President of the Greens/EFA.

⏳ Apply at acscc.nl
January 13, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Speaker Spotlight: Julia Steinberger

How can societies ensure decent living for all while staying within planetary boundaries?

We are excited to have @jksteinberger.bsky.social as an ACSCC keynote speaker to address this critical question.

⏳ Apply until Jan 26 at acscc.nl
January 12, 2026 at 12:22 PM
We are beyond excited to announce that the applications are now open for the third Amsterdam Complexity School on Climate Change!

Come visit a beautiful city, hear from world-renowned experts, and work with passionate individuals on challenges related to climate change.

More info: acscc.nl
November 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
What a show on the last day of ACSCC 2025 where our brilliant participants presented the culmination of their week-long collaborations. Buckle up for today’s highlights👇
May 2, 2025 at 3:29 PM
What a night! After a gorgeous sunny dinner yesterday, we came back energized for Day 4 of ACSCC! 🌞🍽️✨
May 1, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Time flies and we are already halfway through ACSCC!

Today was kicked-off by @doynefarmer.bsky.social, who gave us a deep dive into forecasting technological progress. Doyne also shared his vision of complexity economics for a better world, and showcased his impressive modelling work at Macrocosm.
April 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The second day of ACSCC was again full of inspiring lectures and discussions!

Day two was kicked-off by the keynote of Tim Lenton, who gave an introduction to tipping points and an update on the latest research, followed by a discussion about effective leverage points using positive tipping points.
April 29, 2025 at 8:58 PM
The second edition of ACSCC is officially underway!
We had a fantastic first day, welcoming over 40 participants from a wide range of disciplines — including economists, lawyers, social scientists, metallurgists, and more. Once again, we are blessed with wonderful sunny weather here in Amsterdam! ☀️
April 28, 2025 at 5:49 PM
We are very excited about the line-up of speakers for ACSCC, which kicks off next week!

The following talks can also be followed online:

Tim Lenton: tinyurl.com/5d9ubts9
Joyeeta Gupta: tinyurl.com/kbk92rap
Doyne Farmer: tinyurl.com/vdrhjvwe
Vítor Vasconcelos: uva-live.zoom.us/j/89976716302
April 24, 2025 at 9:52 AM
We are proud to announce Doyne Famer (@doynefarmer.bsky.social) whose pioneering work in complexity economics, financial stability, and technological progress helps us reimagine a resilient, low-carbon future. 🌍 Don’t miss your last chance to apply—deadline Friday— at acscc.nl! 🚀
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January 23, 2025 at 3:34 PM
🔍 Speaker: Joyeeta Gupta

We are honored to have Spinoza Prize winner Joyeeta Gupta, whose work fights for climate justice, equity, fairer governance, and sustainable policies. 🌍

Final chances to apply at acscc.nl 🚀
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January 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
🔍 Speaker Spotlight: Tim Lenton

We are honored to have leading Earth system scientist Tim Lenton, who introduced 'climate tipping points' to the literature. Recently, his focus expanded to social tipping points as means to a sustainable future.

⏳ Last chance to apply at acscc.nl
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January 20, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Speaker Spotlight: Vítor V. Vasconcelos

What is complexity? Vítor will kick off ACSCC with a primer on complex systems. He’s an Assistant Professor at UvA, co-leads POLDER, and works on collective behavior and unintended consequences in social systems.

⏳ Final days to apply at acscc.nl
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January 16, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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⏳ 10 days left to apply! ⏳

There are only 10 days left to apply for @acscc.bsky.social hosted at @iasamsterdam.bsky.social!

Come visit a beautiful city, hear from world-renowned experts, and work with passionate people on challenges related to climate change: acscc.nl
January 16, 2025 at 11:36 AM
In case you missed it, the applications are now open for the second Amsterdam Complexity School on Climate Change!

Come visit a beautiful city, hear from world-renowned experts, and work with passionate individuals on challenges related to climate change.

More info: acscc.nl
December 10, 2024 at 8:40 AM