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Episode 1: From Global to Local: COP26 and Community-Level Action

What we do

Engaging students, alumni and Emory faculty across issues of climate change

We have come to a point where universities play a unique role at the frontlines of climate change. Today, Emory University is part of a select group of institutions in the U.S., sending delegations to the annual climate negotiations, strengthening research on global climate change, and taking an active role in our communities.

Emory Delegations

Since 2015, Emory has been sending students to participate as observers at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP).

Dialogues

Hosting a variety of speakers as part of an ongoing conversation series creates an opportunity for Emory Climate Talks to engage across a multitude of climate-related priorities.

Blog

Creating a platform for Emory students, alumni and faculty to share their experience and expertise in addressing climate change.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

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Alumni Spotlights

Chiara Brust 23PH

Chiara graduated with a bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from GA State University where she led a biotechnology lab that focused on coral bleaching remediation. In the Fall of 2021, she began her Master's in Public Health in the Global Environmental Health department at the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University. Chiara is passionate about environmental remediation, climate change, and toxicology. She is currently exploring different career options related to environmental health and hopes to make a meaningful impact on the world and its inhabitants.

Emory Climate Talks Contributor

Clare McCarthy 23C

Clare is a junior in Emory College majoring in Environmental Sciences, minoring in Community Building & Social Change, and intending to work in public health. As the president of the Emory Climate Reality Project, she is passionate about climate change, especially its disparate impacts on vulnerable communities. She is also engaged in community service and is a member of Volunteer Emory's Alternative Breaks Committee. She loves club ultimate frisbee, running, thrifting, and exploring local farmers markets.

Emory Climate Talks Contributor

Jack Miklaucic 23C

Jack Miklaucic is a junior Emory College student studying Environmental Sciences and Philosophy, Politics, and Law. He is passionate about climate change and environmental justice issues and hopes to pursue a career in environmental policy. He is the president of the Emory Climate Analysis and Solutions Team (ECAST) and is also a leader in the Young Democrats of Emory and the Emory Climate Organization. He also plays club tennis and gives tours to prospective students. In his free time, he enjoys playing board and card games and exploring the Atlanta food scene with friends

Emory Climate Talks Student Contributor

Meg Withers 19C

Meg is a marine scientist and environmental educator. She graduated with highest honors from Emory University in 2019 with a B.S. in biology and environmental science. In her time there, she researched fishery management and disease transmission in Northern sea otters. After graduating, she worked for the Fernbank Museum of Natural History where she delivered educational programming.

AmpliFIRE Co-Producer and COP24 Alumna

Apply to Become a Delegate

We are looking forward to the opportunity to renew student attendance at COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland in November 2021. Emory Climate Talks, however, is about engaging students across various mediums to further the work of the climate change movement. We encourage students to apply to become contributors to the Emory Climate Talks blog series and the AmpliFIRE podcast series.

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