The British Consulate General in Chicago will partner with the Midwest Climate Summit for an online dialogue on climate action, and the Washington University in St. Louis community is invited to attend.
From 9 to 11 am CST, March 3, Midwestern partners will have the opportunity to learn about the UK's climate agenda, including the COP26 conference scheduled for November 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland. Participants will also explore collaborative links between climate action initiatives in the Midwest and the UK, as well as potential future partnerships to address climate challenges.
Speakers will include:
- Helen Adams, Academic Engagement Team, COP26 Unit
- Gillian Anibleprofessor of transport and energy, University of Leeds Institute for Transport Studies
- Richard Fitton, Lecturer in Energy Efficiency, University of Salford; technical chief, Salford Energy House 2 work
- Alyssa Gilbertchair, COP26 University Network (Imperial College London)
- Alan GoghbassianBritish Consul-General for Chicago
- Jessica Hellmandirector, University of Minnesota Environmental Institute
- Mia Kett, Academic Engagement Team, COP26 Unit
- Beth Martin, professor of environmental studies, interim director, University of Washington Climate Change Program. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Research and Independent Non-Governmental Organizations
- Barry Rabeprofessor of environmental policy, University of Michigan
- Dave Ray, Professor of Carbon Management, University of Edinburgh. director of the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute. policy director, ClimateXChange
- Linda Samuelsassociate professor of urban planning, University of Washington
- Dave Worsleyprofessor of engineering, Swansea University
