The Scary but Still Fixable Threat of Climate Change

NYUAD Institute

This talk focuses on the escalating issue of carbon emissions, which exceed levels year after year. The rising CO2 concentration exacerbates various climatic challenges, affecting human well-being and ecosystems, particularly for the nearly one billion people facing hunger daily. The speaker will discuss global analyses of climate change's impact on marine and terrestrial ecosystems, highlighting how these changes threaten vital sources of income, food, and jobs for many. The talk also underscores the importance of public engagement in proactive solutions to this crisis. Speakers Asryelle Mora Rollo, Student Camilo Mora, Professor, Department of Geography and Environment, University of Hawai`i In Collaboration with CGSB NYUAD