One-Day Conference: Climate Change & Global Politics

A One-Day Conference on the international challenges of combating global warming

No one nation can effectively reverse the growing problems caused by our changing climate. Coordinated global efforts - between governments, corporations, and individuals - can help us conserve and develop energy resources, as well as ensure the continued growth of emerging and developed nations.

What can political leaders do?  What can businesses and investors do?  And what can you do?

Hear from world renowned experts, including:

• Robert J. Birgeneau, Chancellor, UC Berkeley
• Steve Chu, Director, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; 1997 Nobel Laureate in Physics
• John Holdren, Director, Woods Hole Research Center; Professor, Harvard University
• Jessica Mathews, President, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

More speakers to be announced.

Topics include:

• Politics & Ramifications of Climate Change and World Energy Sources
• Engaging the Developing World
• Unusual Alliances and Creative Problem Solving
• Political Solutions and Leadership Initiatives

For students and educators interested in applying for a scholarship for the conference, visit our Schools Program Scholarships page.

The Conference will be held at the Mission Bay Conference Center at UCSF

To watch or listen to these programs, please visit our online archive.