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In the countdown to Copenhagen, we explore the political and economic impact of climate change and clarify the human impact on our climate.We are hearing about Climate Change all the time these days. But how often do we get the chance to really understand what it means? What difference will it make if the world gets 2 degrees or even 3 degrees hotter?
In the countdown to the December (External) UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, this public discussion will explore what changes are happening in the climate, and what this means for human societies around the world. Our aim is to clarify the facts, consider future scenarios and reflect on possible outcomes from the Climate Change Conference.
The event includes input from speakers plus discussion. Climate Walks , the new climate change display from the (External) New Economics Foundation , will be available to try out. The evening will end with a showing of the film The Age of Stupid .
We will also be hosting a post Copenhagen reflection in January.
Royal Society Research Fellow, (External) Earth and Biosphere Institute and School of Geography, University of Leeds. Simon is a specialist in vegetation-atmosphere interactions. His work is cited by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, and has been reported by news media worldwide. He is an adviser to the (External) Royal Society and the Governments of Gabon and Liberia, and regularly comments in the media on environmental problems.
Simon will explain what scientists know, and what they don't know, about climate change, how humans are more generally impacting on the Earth system, sketch possible future scenarios, and will reflect on the significance of December's UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen.
Paul Rogers is Professor of Peace Studies at the University of Bradford and Global Security Consultant to the (External) Oxford Research Group . Paul is also a regular commentator on global security issues in both the national and international media, and is (External) openDemocracy's International Security Editor. Paul will explore the theme: What is the political impact of climate change on human security issues?
Professor Nana Poku , Dean of the School of Social and International Studies and John Ferguson Professor of African Studies, will be opening the event and introducing the speakers. He will address the international significance of the UN Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen and its importance for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is already experiencing significant impacts from climate change.
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