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Bridging the gap between science and policy on Canada’s Net-Zero Advisory Body.

January 23, 2025, 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm

Beaty Museum Allan Yap Theatre (Basement, 2212 Main Mall). Please check in at front desk on main floor before going downstairs.

Talk Summary

In this presentation, Dr. Simon Donner will talk about his role as co-chair of Canada’s Net-Zero Advisory Body, which is mandated to provide the federal Minister of the Environment and Climate Change with independent advice with respect to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

Simon Donner's Bio:

Simon Donner is a climate scientist focused on helping the world prevent and prepare for climate change. His research program lies primarily at the intersection of climate change science, marine science, and policy. The specific research areas evolve over time in response to advances in climate change knowledge and to real-world events. Prospective students and post-doctoral researchers should check his web site for current and planned areas of work, as well as for guidance for applicants.

Donner takes his privileged position as a professor seriously, and spends a lot of his time translating the science of climate change to different audiences in hopes of helping people make better decisions about the future. He was a lead author on the most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change assessment and serves as an appointed member of Canada’s Net-Zero Advisory Body, which advises the federal government on achieving net-zero emissions.

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