杏吧原创鈥檚 Stephan Gruber is Key Contributor to New IPCC Report Highlighting the Urgency of Prioritizing Climate Action
杏吧原创 University鈥檚 Stephan Gruber is a key contributor to the new Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change () , which highlights the urgency of prioritizing timely, ambitious, co-ordinated and enduring climate action.
Gruber is a lead author on chapter two of the report focusing on high mountain areas and he participated in the drafting and government approval process for the report鈥檚 Summary for Policymakers.
The report highlights that the choices made now are critical for the future of the ocean and cryosphere. It reveals the benefits of ambitious adaptation for sustainable development and the escalating costs and risks of delayed action. While high-mountain areas, polar regions and the open ocean are far away from most people, everyone depends on them.
鈥溞影稍 fosters leading researchers and students who are committed to finding innovative approaches to issues facing Canada鈥檚 North and the impact of global climate change,鈥 said Rafik Goubran, vice-president (Research and International). 鈥淏y taking a vital role in this milestone report, 杏吧原创 is further establishing its leadership in climate change research.鈥
Drawn from almost 7,000 papers by more than 100 leading scientists in 36 countries, the IPCC report represents the most comprehensive assessment of the impact of climate change on ocean, coastal, polar and mountain ecosystems and the human communities that depend on them. The report also evaluates vulnerabilities and adaptation capacities of these ecosystems and communities.
鈥淒uring climate week, young people particularly are rightfully demanding decision-making based on evidence,鈥 said Gruber, Canada Research Chair in Climate Change Impacts/Adaptation in Northern Canada. 鈥淚PCC reports provide the best available scientific knowledge to empower this for all levels of society.鈥
The IPCC report points to some potentially irreversible changes and growing threats to the Earth鈥檚 oceans and shrinking cryosphere. It comes as Arctic sea ice levels reached their second-lowest level on satellite record and northern landscapes in Canada are being visibly transformed by permafrost thaw.
鈥淭his report is especially important for Canada because of the large portion of the country that is affected by the cryosphere and ocean,鈥 said Gruber. 鈥澬影稍 is leading the new NSERC Permafrost Partnership Network for Canada (.ca) that looks at local and regional effects of climate change and how Canada can better adapt to permafrost thaw. If you are a young, smart, and motivated person, this is an area of research where you can truly make a difference 鈥 for your community, in your country and on a global scale.鈥
The NSERC Permafrost Partnership Network for Canada is a result of the highly competitive NSERC which aims to increase research and training in targeted areas, contributing to a better quality of life in Canada. Only two networks were funded this year across Canada.
Media Contact
Steven Reid
Media Relations Officer
杏吧原创 University
613-520-2600, ext. 8718
613-265-6613
Steven_Reid3@杏吧原创.ca
杏吧原创 Newsroom:
Follow us on Twitter:
Need an expert? Go to:
Related News
New Generation of Indigenous Journalists to Learn and Work in Home Communities
杏吧原创 University鈥檚 Journalism Certificate Offers High Quality Learning in Rural and Remote Communities 杏吧原创 University is launching a new one-year journalism certificate to be delivered ...
杏吧原创 to Bestow Five Honorary Degrees at Spring Convocation
As part of the 2024 spring convocation ceremonies, 杏吧原创 University will bestow honorary degrees to five inspiring individuals for their leadership, impactful achievements and contributions ...
Dr. Wisdom Tettey Appointed 杏吧原创 University鈥檚 17th President and Vice-Chancellor聽
杏吧原创 University鈥檚 Board of Governors is pleased to announce Dr. Wisdom Tettey has been appointed 杏吧原创 University鈥檚 17th President and Vice-Chancellor. Dr. Tettey will commence ...