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Shaping Our Climate Future: Innovation in Climate Education

  • University of New England 11 Hills Beach Road Biddeford, ME, 04005 United States (map)

Human driven climate change is a complex issue that affects every aspect of society, requiring a holistic understanding across multiple disciplines like the natural, social, and health sciences, and the humanities to effectively address its causes and impacts, develop comprehensive solutions, and foster informed decision-making for future generations. Climate change is a "wicked problem" requiring innovative solutions that involve collaboration across disciplines.

This event will bring together science, policy, and health experts to share insights and engage in a broad discussion regarding the needs and opportunities for holistic and innovative climate education and planetary health in academia. Speakers include

  • Hannah Pingree, Director of Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future

  • Robert Lawrence, Founding Director of the Center for a Livable Future at Johns Hopkins University

  • Fiona Wilson, Chief Sustainability Officer and Executive Director of the Sustainability Institute at University of New Hampshire

  • The panel will be moderated by Cameron Wake (Director, UNE North)

This event is sponsored by UNE North, College of Professional Studies, Office of Sustainability, School of Marine and Environmental Studies.

Contact

Alethea Cariddi

Office of Sustainability

acariddi@une.edu