20 March 2025 | 10:30 - 12:00 (MST)
Open Session - HYBRID
Room: UMC Second Floor - 235
Organisers: Aurora Roth (Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, USA)
Event Description:
As Arctic researchers, many of us spend time in or live in communities that are warming nearly four times faster than other parts of the planet and experiencing disproportionate impacts of the climate crisis. Globally, 2023 was the hottest year on record and CO2 emissions continue to increase. The situation is dire and urgent action is required. Recent studies (Dablander et al. 2024, Dupont et al. 2024) have highlighted that while scientific researchers and academics have the most acute knowledge about the climate crisis we do not translate this knowledge to action en masse. However, scientists are one of the most trusted groups in society and we are often privileged with access to media and government officials. We are thus well-positioned to be catalysts for climate action in our communities. For many of us, our connection with the Arctic motivates us to participate in climate action, either explicitly in our research or in our personal lives. This workshop will be a space to share knowledge and experiences about the ways we are engaging in climate action - from local renewable energy advocacy, to influencing federal policy, to changing personal habits, to working with businesses. How do you leverage your role as an Arctic researcher to make a difference? How does addressing the climate crisis influence your work and personal life? We welcome contributions from anyone engaged in climate action in its many forms and we welcome all who are climate-action curious and looking to be inspired. The workshop format will be split between a town hall style knowledge share followed by a facilitated activity to identify future action you want to be part of.