Global Futures Conversations: Confronting Climate Extremes

The events of the past year have underscored a stark reality: the impacts of climate change are accelerating, and no region is immune. Record heat waves, severe droughts, catastrophic floods, and now the tragic wildfires in Los Angeles underline the human and economic toll of inaction. As 2025 begins, the call for urgent, decisive action to safeguard communities has never been louder.

Join us for the first Global Futures Conversation of 2025, where we will confront the pressing challenges of our time. Our session will delve into the necessity of anticipating extreme events, advancing our understanding of Earth's interconnected systems, and designing adaptive infrastructures. We will explore pathways into a future in which we are better prepared to address the causes and impacts of extreme events caused by human activity.

Moderated by Peter Schlosser, this discussion brings together expertise in climate, water, heat, and Indigenous knowledge to examine how we can shape a future in which all life can thrive on a healthy planet. 

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