Inspired by the University’s tradition of fearlessly pursuing ideas wherever they lead, the University launched the Climate Systems Engineering initiative (CSEi) last year with Professor David Keith as the founding director. In doing so, the University is fostering an new field devoted to exploring technologies that could reduce the risks posed by greenhouse gases that have already accumulated in the atmosphere. This panel will explore the human, governance, and technical questions surrounding these emerging technologies. How do scientists and policymakers weigh the potential benefits and costs, and balance the uncertainties? What knowledge is needed to inform decisionmakers about their possible use? How do leaders coordinate a global strategy?
Panelists:
- David Keith, Founding Faculty Director, Climate Systems Engineering Initiative; Professor, Geophysical Sciences
- Hina Rabbani Khar, Member of the Pakistan National Assembly, Former Foreign Minister of Pakistan
- Nat Keohane, President of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
- Moderated by Amy Harder, Executive Editor, Cipher