Are you concerned about climate change? Interested in understanding the climate system and learning effective climate action pathways?
Join EMBARK and PICS at Climate Literacy 101 – a Virtual Lunch & Learn series on May 27, June 3 and June 10 – to learn from and engage with leading climate science and policy experts at Simon Fraser University (SFU).
We are grateful to have Dr. Kirsten Zickfeld and Dr. Mark Jaccard presenting on the state of the climate and how citizens can contribute to climate success, as well as participating in a Q&A session over Zoom. The event series will close with information about ongoing campus climate action initiatives and ways to get involved at SFU.
PROGRAM – a recording of each session is available below.
Session 1: The State of the Climate
Wednesday, May 27th, 12 pm -1 pm
Dr. Kirsten Zickfeld will speak about the climate science that underpins the requirement for net zero carbon dioxide emissions to stabilize Earth’s climate. She will illustrate the atmospheric greenhouse effect, the long permanence of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and the lag in the warming of the ocean, which conspire to keep global mean temperature elevated even if human-made carbon dioxide emissions are eliminated.
Session 2: From Myths to Effective Climate Action
Wednesday, June 3rd, 12 pm -1 pm
Dr. Mark Jaccard will speak on how climate-concerned citizens can overcome myths that hinder us from acting in time to prevent extreme climate impacts. Their actions can involve personal consumption choices (electric vehicles, heat pumps) but these only have an effect if citizens are also engaged in the political process and civil society to elect and support climate-sincere politicians. These personal and collective efforts must align with and foster a global strategy of decarbonization, especially in developing countries. Come to the talk to find out what is required on a simple path to climate success and what you can contribute.
Session 3: Climate Action at SFU
Wednesday, June 10th, 12 pm – 1 pm
In this session, you will hear about various climate action initiatives at SFU and opportunities to get involved. Participating groups include SFU350, Embark’s Climate Action Team, SFU Sustainability Office, and PICS.
Register here for each individual session. This event has been developed for SFU students, staff and faculty members, but is also available to the broader community.