Newswise — Two experts are available for comment throughout COP21 from the University of Notre Dame:
Joyce Coffee, managing director of the Notre Dame Global Adaptation Index (ND-GAIN) says…
"The grave omission in the COPs of the past decade are agreements on adaptation commitments. Now is the time for adaptation to rise to the top of the climate agenda at COP21 -- leaders must prioritize investments to help countries to be more adaptive to global changes.
"Our data shows that investments to increase climate adaptation may pay dividends for a country’s stability and development. The need for adaptation has been ignited by the 6.5 million people displaced in Syria’s drought-driven civil conflict and the 7,000 who died in the superstorm Typhoon Yolanda that hit the Philippines."
Coffee is an expert on the following COP21 topics:• Adaptation/resilience/preparation• Private sector engagement in climate action• Developing nation/poor country climate impacts
Coffee is available at 574-807-9322 (office) 312-894-9028 (cell) or [email protected].
Frank Incropera, professor and former dean of engineering at the University of Notre Dame and author of the new book Climate Change: A Wicked Problem says...
"What happens after the Paris meeting is more important than what happens at the meeting. If a meaningful start is to be made on curtailing greenhouse gas emissions, commitments made in the run-up to Paris must be honored and must be followed by additional (post-2030) commitments. But, for that to happen, it will take tremendous resolve within all nations and a spirit of cooperation and compromise between nations."
Incropera can discuss the intersection of climate change and science, economics, politics, and human behavior. He is available at [email protected] or 574-631-3095.
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