Global Challenges in Climate Change Science & Policy
Event Date: December 07, 2012 - 3:30 p.m.
Event Type: Open to public | Location: Small Science Auditorium, Science Center, 1st Floor, Room 006
The University of Massachusetts Boston's Biology Department presents a symposium, hosted by Distinguished Professor of Biology Kamaljit Bawa. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Agenda
2:30 p.m.: Introduction - Kamaljit Bawa, UMass Boston, Host
2:35 p.m.: Predicting the Effects of Climate Change on Plants and Animals - Bruce Young, NatureServe
3:05 p.m.: Climate Change Impacts on Marine Ecosystems - Scott Doney, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
3:35 p.m.: The Challenge of Translating Climate Science into Effective Climate Policy - Seth Kaplan, Conservation Law Foundation
4:05 p.m.: Panel Discussion - Moderator: Associate Professor of Environmental, Earth, and Ocean Sciences John Duff; Panelists: Assistant Professor of Conflict Resolution, Human Security, and Global Governance Maria Ivanova, Bruce Young, Scott Doney and Seth Kaplan
4:30 p.m.: Response from Audience
4:45 p.m.: Reception
Sponsored by: Ruth & Fuad Safwat Enhancement Fund
Cosponsored by: Environmental, Earth and Ocean Sciences Department, NatureServe
Tags: biology, climate change, kamal bawa, kamaljit bawa
