Episode 14 - Climate Change Science
In this special episode, recorded live at the Sustainable Energy Futures Annual Conference 2024, we feature Sir David King, Head of the Climate Crisis Advisory Group. Sir David shares his expert insights during his closing remarks and a follow-up interview, discussing critical climate challenges, innovative interventions, and the urgent need for a global shift toward an "ecological civilisation."
Tune in to learn about;
- The history of climate science and its modern implications
- The urgent need for climate interventions, including re-freezing the poles
- The role of young professionals in the energy transition
- Insights on global climate policy and the COP process
Meet Our Guests
Sir David King
Sir David King is Head of the Climate Crisis Advisory Group and a former Chief Scientific Advisor to the UK Government and the UK's Climate Envoy. A renowned academic, Sir David has published over 500 papers on science and policy, for which he has received numerous awards, and holds 22 Honorary Degrees from universities around the world.
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