Learn about recent findings on how rising temperatures affect education outcomes and hear how universities are taking action.
Companion Learning Materials
View the Climate Change and Higher Ed slides. See attached below.
Event Description
As temperatures rise, how is this affecting education outcomes? Learn about recent research from Steve Commings, of the Luskin School of Public Affairs at the University of California - Los Angeles, that summarizes the short- and medium-term effects of climate change on education outcomes.
What can universities do to address climate change in their own work? Hear about how universities are responding to climate issues in their work.
Relevant for staff and students of higher education institutions (HEIs) as well as researchers, policymakers, and those involved in programming, participants will deepen their understanding of the evidence linking climate change and education as well as some practical steps and lessons for how to address with HEIs.
The webinar will feature presentations by:
- Dr. Stephen Commins, Associate Director, Global Public Affairs, Luskin School of Public Affairs, University of the University of California-Los Angeles on the impact of rising temperatures on education
- Dr. Bradley Flamm, Director of the Office of Sustainability at University of Pennsylvania-West Chester on how the university successfully integrated climate change adaptation strategies
The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Madina Junussova, a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Public Policy and Administration of the University of Central Asia.
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