Beginning Nov. 30, world leaders and climate experts will gather in Dubai for theÌýÌý(COP28). During the two-week meeting, delegates from nearly every country on Earth will work together to find ways to address the climate crisis, such as limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius and helping vulnerable communities adapt to the effects of climate change. Faculty experts from ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder are available to discuss climate change and its potential solutions. Find more climate-related research and solutions stories from ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä
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On glaciers and ice:
is the director ofÌýthe Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES). He can discuss the contributions of ice sheets and high-latitude glaciers to sea level rise, and their relationship to the changing climate.
is the deputy lead scientist at the National Snow and Ice Data Center, which is part of CIRES at ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder. She can discuss the current state of glaciers around the world.Ìý
On environmental policies and action:
Ìýis a distinguished professor of law at ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder. He can discuss international human rights including in its relation to climate change andÌýIndigenous rights.ÌýHe is attending the conference.Ìý
Maxwell Boykoff is a professor in theÌýDepartment of Environmental Studies and a fellow atÌýthe Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder. He can discuss decarbonization policies and decision-making, andÌýhow they influenceÌýpeople’s everyday lives. He is attending the conference.Ìý
Amanda CarricoÌýis an associate professor in the Department of Environmental Studies at ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder. She can talk about the social and psychological conditions that lead to pro-environmental action.Ìý
Clint Carroll is an associate professor inÌýthe Department of Ethnic Studies at ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder. He can discussÌýNative American environmental knowledge, practices, and justice.
On extreme weather:Ìý
Pedro DiNezio is an associate professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder. They can discuss extreme weather events, and the impacts of global climate fluctuations generated by El Niño and La Niña.Ìý
On carbon emissions and technology:Ìý
Paul Komor isÌýa senior research associateÌýat the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute (RASEI) at ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder. He can discussÌýpolicies, technologies and other tools needed to phase out fossil fuels.
Oana Luca is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry. She can discuss carbon capture technologies.
Lucy Pao is a professor in the Department ofÌýElectrical, Computer & Energy Engineering. She can discuss how better wind turbines can accelerateÌýoffshore wind power development in the U.S.
Wil Srubar is an associate professorÌýin the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering. He can discuss how to use algae toÌýreduce the cement industry'sÌýcarbon footprint. Ìý
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