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"Join the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability and the Media (PCSSM) and the Earth & Environmental Science Department with the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) in welcoming Dr. Pierre Friedlingstein from the University of Exeter who gave a talk on his work on the intersection of climate modeling and international climate policy with an introduction from Dr. Michael Mann. See below for his talk abstract." Michael Mann #climatechange #climatescience #carbonbudget #climatepolicy #climatemodeling

Welcome to Issue #5 of Climate Insights, the Climate Impact Platform’s fortnightly roundup of the latest publications on climate change impacts and adaptation, mitigation measures, and the physical science from the literature. We’re tracking trending topics in the climate space and linking them to our work for a food-secure future with a brief comment on the implications of this new research on our own portfolio of climate research for development. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gTaWUDyd Aditi Mukherji #ClimateAction #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateMitigation

Climate intervention research should be guided by ethical principles, including transparency, inclusive dialogue, and climate justice. Read the framework to learn how these principles can inform responsible decision-making: https://lnkd.in/gNdwGktg

Citizen assemblies (CAs) could enrich policymaking by unveiling public values and preferences for climate polices. Yet, the current paradigm guiding CAs is rationalistic and primarily fact orientated. This might under- exploit the potential of CAs to bring a unique contribution to climate policymaking. I propose a paradigm shift that creates explicit room for citizens’ values in CAs. Using concrete examples, I illustrate how every step of CAs could be transformed to elicit citizens’ values: from citizen selection, to setting the remit, facilitating the discussion, and shaping and institutionalising policy recommendations. 

This book looks at different aspects of complexity theory, and how it can be applied to interactions between ecosystems and society to address some of today's most pressing environmental issues. "Our hope is that theoreticians, managers, and policymakers will find the book useful in its attempt to turn complex adaptive systems theory into practical approaches for solving problems of natural resource management and climate change" - Jon Norberg You can find the book here: https://is.gd/sN6ljt

The climate emergency is no longer an abstract threat. Crises that scientists have warned of for decades are now real and present, and across the globe both public and private sectors are facing up to the challenges of adaptation and resilience. In this article, our #GuidehouseExperts examine new approaches to address the escalating climate emergency and environmental justice, the need for new collaborations, and innovative ways of thinking. https://lnkd.in/eWeyURxm #EarthDay2024 #ClimateAction

*NEW BLOG POST* Climate change is undeniable, yet denial persists. From microplastics in our bodies to record-breaking temperatures, the evidence is stark. But amidst the noise of denialism, there's a beacon of hope: the courtroom. From the desk of Staff Editor Evan Kern, dive into our latest blog post exploring how the law is turning the tide against climate denialism. You can read Evan's full post, "Put Up or Shut Up: The Power of Proceeding to Trial in Stemming Climate Denialism" here: https://lnkd.in/eTDbkHCr

More than 2,300 municipalities worldwide have declared a ‘climate emergency’. 🆘🌡 At the ECPR General Conference last year, colleagues encouraged me to write up this conceptual article on emergency narratives and the climate crisis (special thanks to Peter Eckersley). It is now part of the JPP special issue on “Crisis and Power”, edited by Giulio Gallarotti (aka Julio, Godfather). 🙏🙂 The article highlights the Janus-faced character of crisis and emergency declarations. Environmental activists often view emergency declarations as entry points for more democratic participation and joint climate action. In this vein, I see each crisis as a disruptive moment, which allows for agency and policy learning (power with). At the same time, it is dangerous to understand knowledge as conclusive (‘right’ or ‘false’). This may pave the way for greater power over citizens and towards authoritarianism: “Not one inconvenient truth, but many: emergency narratives and climate change” https://lnkd.in/etA3SGPg

How can governments and others adapt to climate change in an effective and fair way? That’s the main goal for newly appointed professor Robbert Biesbroek 🎓🌱 Governments, businesses, and civil society organizations all have to act to ensure they adapt to climate risks. A big congratulations for newly appointed professor Robbert Biesbroek (Public Administration and Policy Group @WUR) who will investigate if, when and how adaptation is (not) taking place across the globe. Do you want to know more about professor Biesbroek’s goals and expertise? Read the article below 🔽 https://lnkd.in/gvrUa6Jh

The CCRUN webinar about climate change misinformation and disinformation is well worth watching and our blog post provides it in easy to digest snippets! #climatechange #misinformation #disinformation