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This site provides historical information about the 2023 Climate Solutions Symposium. Please visit the Penn State Climate Consortium website to learn more about the 2024 Climate Solutions Symposium.
The need for climate solutions is pressing as the impacts of climate change become increasingly severe and widespread. Rising global temperatures, sea level rise, and extreme weather events threaten the well-being of communities and ecosystems worldwide. Urgent action is needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, build resilience, and adapt to the changing climate.
Research plays a vital role in developing and implementing effective climate solutions. Scientists and researchers can contribute to the development of new technologies, policies, and strategies that can help mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change. They can also provide critical information on the causes and consequences of climate change, helping policymakers and communities to make informed decisions about how to respond. Collaboration between researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders is crucial in identifying and implementing effective climate solutions that can help create a just and thriving planet.
Arts & Communication
Arts and communication are important tools for raising awareness and driving action on climate change, and providing opportunities for individuals and communities to engage with the issue.
Built Environment
The built environment plays a critical role in mitigating and adapting to climate change by reducing emissions, improving health, and building resilience.
Carbon Emissions Reduction Task Force
The Penn State Carbon Emissions Reduction Task Force has made recommendations for the University to achieve 100% emissions reduction by 2035.
Change & Risk
Understanding and mitigating climate risk is essential to ensure the resilience of communities, economies, and ecosystems worldwide.
Climate Security
Climate security involves managing the risks of security threats exacerbated by climate change, such as resource scarcity, migration, and conflict, as well as new threats like sea-level rise and extreme weather events.
Energy
Climate solutions in energy address the generation, transmission, and patterns of energy consumption.
Finance & Business
The business and financial sectors have a crucial role to play in addressing climate change, with a range of solutions.
Health
Climate solutions in health involve mitigating the causes of climate change and adaptations to reduce the risk to human health.
Justice & Ethics
Climate justice solutions involve addressing the disproportionate impacts of climate change and empowering communities.
Large Climate Projects at Penn State
Climate research at Penn State encompasses a wide range of disciplines and approaches, with the goal of informing effective strategies for mitigating and adapting to climate change.
Nature-based Strategies
Nature-based solutions include restoring and protecting forests, wetlands, and other ecosystems, as well as promoting sustainable agriculture and conservation.
Policy
Effective policies at the local, national, and international levels are necessary to drive meaningful action on climate change and create a more sustainable future.
Sustainable Aviation & Responsible Travel
Aviation and travel present an opportunity for climate solutions, given the significant contribution of the transportation sector to global greenhouse gas emissions.