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Community Forum: Building Convergence in Climate Science

Building Convergence in Climate Research Community Forum
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IEE and Erica Smithwick hosted a community forum on Building Convergence in Climate Science. A brief introduction was followed by three breakout groups:

  • Mitigation: What efforts exist to reduce or prevent the emission of greenhouse gases?
  • Resilience: From local to global, where can we absorb the stresses of climate change or adapt, reorganize, and evolve?
  • Impacts: What are the biggest impacts of climate change on ecosystems and human societies?

Each breakout group explored five topics:

  • Convergent Research Opportunities (Thematic): Where do climate researchers have opportunities to align their efforts?
  • Current Penn State Assets: What is available at Penn State to continue work in climate mitigation, resilience, and impact?
  • Barriers to Action: What, if anything, hinders your ability to further your climate work?
  • Recommendations: What do you see as opportunities for climate work at Penn State?
  • Exemplar Success Stories: Where have you seen climate work shine?

Breakout group outcomes: