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Maximum Threat: Sea-Level Rise and the Fate of the SIDS

October 8, 2024
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
America/New_York
Columbia Law School, 435 W. 116 St., New York, NY 10027 Jerome Greene Hall 107

Title:  Maximum Threat: Sea-Level Rise and the Fate of the Small Island Developing States (SIDS)

The consequences of climate change on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are being felt more acutely than ever before. Various manifestations include increasing episodes of sudden and severe weather disasters, rising temperatures, global warming, and sea-level rise, which add further strain to these already vulnerable countries.  This event will explore both the scientific and policy aspects of this crisis and will aim to contribute to finding practical and consensual solutions to be urgently embraced by the global community.

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Keynote Speaker:  H.E. Ali Naseer Mohamed, Permanent Representative of the Maldives to the United Nations

Expert Commentators:

Michael B. Gerrard

Andrew Sabin Professor of Professional Practice

Director, Sabin Center for Climate Change Law

Columbia Law School

Radley Horton, Ph.D.

Professor, Columbia Climate School

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University

Moderator: 

Jasmine Wang

Co-Chair

Worldview Global Impact (WGI)

SPONSORS:  Columbia Law School/Columbia Climate School/Worldview Global Impact

Contact Information

Robin Lewis