Navigating the scientific and social aspects of global climate change

On campus, he conducts research in Emory Law School and the Political Science Department, is a competitive team member of the Barkley Forum for Debate, Dialogue and Deliberation and is a Legislator in Student Government Association. Off campus, he interns for the U.S. Delegation to the United Nations Human Rights Council, where he has firsthand observed the impact of economic aid and coercive measures on climate change. Sohan is fascinated by the role international organizations and diplomacy in the world order, and hopes to pursue a career in supporting multilateral fora and the defense of democracy through data-driven methods, building a more equitable and sustainable world. Areas of interest at COP28: Human Rights, International Politics, Climate Negotiations, Diplomacy

At Emory, Alexis works as a tutor for the Emory Writing Center, plays on the Emory Gender Expansive and Women's Ultimate frisbee team, and is on the editorial board for the Emory Journal of Law and Society. Additionally, she holds leadership roles in Outdoor Emory and Kappa Kappa Gamma, and she is a peer mentor for the Environmental Science department. After Emory, she hopes to pursue a career in environmental law and science communication, as she is passionate about bridging the communication gap between scientists and lawmakers. Areas on interest at COP28: Sustainable Food Systems, Environmental Justice, Loss and Damage, Biodiversity, Youth-led Climate Action, Effect of Climate Change on Indigenous Communities

Willow is currently a Climate Justice Intern at CARE International where she is working on developing principles for locally-led mitigation. On campus, Willow serves as Lab Coordinator for Dr. Jola Ajibade’s Climate Resilience and Transformations Lab. She also serves as a teaching assistant for Dr. Ajibade’s Climate Solutions, Environmental Justice, and Community Resilience-Disasters respective courses. Upon her graduation in May, Willow will join the CDC’s Climate and Health Program where she will focus on translating climate science into practical resource for public health departments who are working to adapt and mitigate to the impacts of climate change in their region.

Kylie is a student-athlete on Emory’s track and field team. She has been on the executive board of the Young Democrats of Emory University for four years and is passionate about student civic engagement. She has worked for the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Ohio Statehouse, and Columbus City Council, fostering an interest in environmental policy. Next year, she will be a Policy Associate for Frontier Group, an environmental policy think tank. In the summer of 2024, she traveled to the June UN Climate Meetings (SB 60) and watched how climate science intersects with global decision-making. At the WHO Second Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health, she is excited to explore the intersection between environmental health and global policy further.