Iris is a second-year undergraduate (College ’27) from France majoring in physics and classics with research interests in computational physics and their applications to climate research and sustainable transportation. Alongside her research in atmospheric fluid dynamics with the Geophysics Department, she is the co-president of the Energy and Climate Club and the practice coordinator of the Sailing Club. Iris attended COP29 hoping to gain more insight into climate policy implementation and how finance and scientific research can drive innovations in sustainable transportation and energy solutions.
“Attending COP29 in Baku was an amazing opportunity to deepen my understanding of the climate crisis and the urgent need for global cooperation. I was inspired by the innovative initiatives I encountered, particularly in green transportation and carbon capture, and gained valuable insights into the importance of holding both governments and private sectors accountable in financing the transition. While there’s still much work to be done, I leave with renewed optimism and a commitment to contribute to the ongoing efforts in tackling climate change.”