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An inspiring panel on a critical topic.

Leading climate scientists, economists, energy experts and social scientists from Curtin University and Murdoch University, and policymakers from across Southeast Asia, came together at Curtin for the International Symposium on Addressing Weather Extremes in Southeast Asian Cities. More than 60 people across academia, government and industry attended the Symposium to focus on how to develop ‘nature-based interventions’ that address concerns over warming cities and featured keynote speaker, Professor Petra Tschakert from the School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry. We thank Professor Tschakert, Professor Mark Ogden, Professor Sonia Dickinson, and Professor Gretchen Benedix, for their involvement across this event. We also extend a special thank you and congratulations to project lead and symposium chair Associate Professor Ashraf Dewan and project co-lead Associate Professor Fazlul Rabbanee for the great success of this event. #SchoolofEarthandPlanetarySciences #EarthandPlanetarySciences #EPS #CurtinUniversity #Curtin #research #symposium #event #climatechange #sustainability

In the latest Annual Report of the TUM Institute for Advanced Study, there's something for nearly anyone interested in the interplay between science and technology, on the one hand, and environment, society, and the economy. For friends of Patrick Regan, I recommend my interview with Frank Keutsch of Harvard and Jia Chen of the Technical University of Munich: "From Urban Air to Global Climate," pages 42-55.

On this National Science Day, let's take a moment to appreciate the profound impact that science has on our lives and the world we inhabit. Science isn't just a subject in textbooks or laboratories; it's a dynamic force that shapes our understanding of the universe and drives innovation in every aspect of our existence. Science empowers us to unravel the secrets of life, cure diseases, and engineer solutions to pressing global challenges like climate change, food security, and sustainable energy. Science is more than just facts and figures—it's a mindset, a way of thinking that embraces curiosity, critical thinking, and evidence-based reasoning. It encourages us to question, explore, and challenge the status quo, pushing the boundaries of what's possible and driving progress forward. Let's inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators to dream big, think boldly, and tackle the grand challenges facing humanity.  Happy National Science Day! #NationalScienceDay #ScienceAppreciation #ScienceImpact #innovation #curiosity #criticalthinking #evidencebased #sustainableenergy #energysustainable #science #sciencefiction #sciencememes #scienceday #sciencesunday #stem #scienceeducation #inspirethenextgeneration #risansi #risansipumps

#WorldScienceDay Yesterday marked World Science Day 🌍, and this year's focus is on "Building Trust in Science." As a scientist, I believe that it's not just about advancing knowledge but also about strengthening public confidence in science. Trust in science is the cornerstone of informed decision-making, crucial for solving local and global challenges. To achieve this, we must foster open communication and bridge the gap between the scientific community and the public. By doing so, we can collaboratively work towards a brighter future. Science also has the power to not only advance knowledge but also to bring nations and communities together in pursuit of a more peaceful and harmonious world. Let's hope that in the near future, science will play a significant role in fostering #peace in the world. #BuildingTrustInScience #ScientistsForChange

Research can stop wars Research can change behaviour Research can save lives Research can move hearts and minds Use creative media for research impact Let your research start a movement #researchimpact #researchvisibility #REF #research #researchcomms #researchcommunications Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs) UKRI - Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge (IDC) International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)IIED Europe Biomimicry Institute International Institute for Sustainable Development Climate Change Committee University of Nottingham

🌟 Exciting Research Alert! 🌟 Carbon pricing works: A major meta-study on the effectiveness of carbon pricing, co-authored by Stephan Bruns, has been published in Nature Communications! 📈 Utilizing cutting-edge machine learning techniques, this comprehensive study analyzed 80 studies from a pool of 17,000 potential publications, doubling the scope of previous meta-studies. The findings are significant: introducing a carbon pricing system leads to an empirical estimate of 5 to 21 % emission reductions within the first few years, based on 17 real-world climate policies globally. 🌍 This groundbreaking research provides robust evidence supporting the effectiveness of carbon pricing as a vital tool in our fight against climate change. Authors: Niklas Döbbeling-Hildebrandt, Klaas Miersch, Tarun M. Khanna, Marion Bachelet, Stephan Bruns, Max Callaghan, Ottmar Edenhofer, Christian Flachsland, Piers Forster, Matthias Kalkuhl, Nicolas Koch, William Lamb, Nils Ohlendorf, Jan Christoph Steckel and Jan Minx Collaborating institutes: Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) gGmbH, University of Leeds, Technische Universität Berlin, The University of British Columbia, University of Kassel, Stanford University, PIK - Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research Hertie School, IZA - Institute of Labor Economics, Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg and Centre for Environmental Sciences (CMK) #ClimateChange #CarbonPricing #Sustainability #Research #NatureCommunications #MetaStudy #MachineLearning #EnvironmentalPolicy #CMK

[The Frontiers Planet Prize: Celebrates Breakthroughs in Sustainability Science] Launched in 2022 by the Frontiers Research Foundation, the Frontiers Planet Prize recognizes and awards exceptional scientists conducting transformational research to protect our earth system. Through a rigorous evaluation and voting process, an independent Jury of 100 may select a National Champion for each participating country, and from this cohort of National Champions, and after a second round of voting, 3 International Champions will each be awarded 1 million CHF. The prize focuses on addressing any one of the 9 planetary boundaries, as detailed by Professor Johan Rockström, director at the Potsdam Institute of Climate Change, and Owen Gaffney in their book and documentary, Breaking Boundaries.    The Prize seeks to boost sustainability research globally by fostering national and international competition – much like the Olympics, but among scientists, universities, and countries. The aim is to identify, fund and support research that provides real solutions to the global environmental threats we face.    The prize will recognize the best research published in established scientific journals within the past two years (date of acceptance, 1st November 2022 – 31st October 2024), with robust peer review and transparent publication procedures, that fulfil the criteria of the prize. The CHF 1 million prize will be awarded to each International Champion to advance the breakthrough research of the winning research group. The International Champions will be announced during the award ceremony taking place in Spring 2025, in Switzerland.   More: https://lnkd.in/eYcQyvXd   Critieria: https://lnkd.in/ehxTxrbX   Submission to National Representative Body: 1 November, 2024   More on submission timeline: https://lnkd.in/gSmsJRqh   ---   #APRU #FrontierPlanetPrize #Sustainability 

🌍 Exciting News! 🌍 Last week, the Belgian Climate Centre launched its comprehensive Catalogue of #Climate #Science Experts: Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/exZE9bHr 🔎 This searchable online catalogue showcases 374 top scientific experts in climate research from Belgium's leading universities, federal institutes, and regional research centers. It's an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the cutting-edge work being done on climate science. We’re thrilled to share that matthias demuzere, Founder of B-Kode and affiliated researcher Ghent University, is featured among these experts! You can view Matthias’ profile here: https://lnkd.in/e8Nt6EYr 💡 Curious how B-Kode is putting climate expertise into action? From #innovative projects to #impactful solutions, we’re dedicated to leveraging science to drive sustainable change. Discover more about our realisations and ongoing work: https://lnkd.in/e3x_smJN Let’s keep on providing the building blocks for a better future. 🌿 #ClimateAction #Innovation #Sustainability #DataAnalytics #TechForGood #UrbanResilience

Do you have questions about our Solutions Scholars Program for the 2024/2025 year? Come to our Q&A info session next Tuesday June 4th at 5pm! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gDEV2PAi Here are some commonly asked questions: What is the term of the project? - The Scholarship will go from September 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Students must be available throughout the entire term of the program. Is there a stipend associated with the program? - Yes, Solutions Scholars will receive $10,000 for their participation in the 10-month program. What is the expected output of the Solution Scholar research project? - The expected output will differ by research project and will be defined by the project Mentors and the Climate Solutions Research Collective. Review the project descriptions to see proposed deliverables for each one.