Speaker: Michael Jakob, Climate Transition Economics
It is easy to be despondent about climate change. This year has once again witnessed a record number of extreme climate events, and global greenhouse gas emissions keep rising. However, there are some positive climate policy developments that are frequently overlooked in the public debate.
Michael Jakob will discuss his recent book, which highlights the social, political and technological progress already made and how they could help to substantially accelerate the transition to climate neutrality.
The Weston Roundtable is made possible by a generous donation from Roy F. Weston, a highly accomplished UW-Madison alumnus. Designed to promote a robust understanding of sustainability science, engineering, and policy, these interactive lectures are co-sponsored by the Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment (SAGE), the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and the Office of Sustainability.