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Stanford University and Climate Research: Existing Efforts and Future Directions

Stanford University and Climate Research: Existing Efforts and Future Directions. Dr. Michael D. Mastrandrea California Council on Science and Technology May 24, 2007. The Vision of Stanford’s Environmental Initiative.

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Stanford University and Climate Research: Existing Efforts and Future Directions

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  1. Stanford University and Climate Research: Existing Efforts and Future Directions Dr. Michael D. Mastrandrea California Council on Science and Technology May 24, 2007

  2. The Vision of Stanford’s Environmental Initiative A sustainable world where human needs are met while protecting and restoring Earth’s life support systems and resources for people today andgenerations yet to come.

  3. Activities & Mission Interdisciplinary Research Seeking solutions to major challenges through innovative research Ideas to Action Strategic collaborations with decision makers, stakeholders, the media, and the general public Educating Leaders Educating and training environmental leaders • Three major activities:

  4. Woods Institute:Interdisciplinary Catalyst, Hub Medicine GSB EMF Law GCEP Education FSI Engineering Humanities PIEE EarthSciences Stanford Indep Labs Stanford Indep. Labs Stanford Schools Woods Institute for the Environment NGOs Decision Makers Government Business Other Stanford Initiative on the Environment & Sustainability

  5. Woods Focal Areas Research Action • Four focal areas: • Energy & Climate • Land Use & Conservation • Freshwater • Oceans & Estuaries Spanning the problem-solving spectrum

  6. The Environment & Energy Building Under One Roof - ‘A Coming-Together Place’ Interdisciplinary Occupants • Organized by Research Area • Land Use & Conservation • Energy & Climate • Freshwater • Oceans & Estuaries • Sustainable Built Systems

  7. Climate & Energy Programs and Research • Many established climate & energy programs: • Precourt Institute for Energy Efficiency (PIEE) • Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR) • Global Climate and Energy Project (GCEP) • Energy Modeling Forum (EMF) • Program on Energy and Sustainable Development (PESD)

  8. Climate & Energy Programs and Research Precourt Institute for Energy Efficiency

  9. Climate & Energy Programs and Research • Many established climate & energy programs: • Precourt Institute for Energy Efficiency (PIEE) • Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR) • Global Climate and Energy Project (GCEP) • Energy Modeling Forum (EMF) • Program on Energy and Sustainable Development (PESD)

  10. Climate & Energy Programs and Research • Expertise in climate impacts and vulnerability research: • Global / Regional Impact Assessments (IPCC, CAT Report) • Carnegie Airborne Observatory (CAO) • Food Security and the Environment Program (FSE) • Jasper Ridge Biological Reserve (FACE Studies) • Center for Ocean Solutions – Ocean Acidification • Existing and New Faculty Research

  11. Climate & Energy Programs and Research Carnegie Airborne Observatory

  12. Climate & Energy Programs and Research • Expertise in climate impacts and vulnerability research: • Global / Regional Impact Assessments (IPCC, CAT Report) • Carnegie Airborne Observatory (CAO) • Food Security and the Environment Program (FSE) • Jasper Ridge Biological Reserve (FACE Studies) • Center for Ocean Solutions – Ocean Acidification • Existing and New Faculty Research

  13. Impacts, Vulnerability, and Adaptation • Key Future Direction: • Integrated and expanded research in • vulnerability and adaptation

  14. Response Strategies: Climate Risk Management After Jones, 2003

  15. Impacts, Vulnerability, and Adaptation • Key Future Direction: • Integrated and expanded research in • vulnerability and adaptation • Building on and expanding strengths • Social benefit beyond climate research • Significant potential for collaboration and partnerships

  16. Working Solutions:Gaining Traction in ‘The Real World’ • “Solving the world’s urgent environmental problems takes bold ideas from leaders and experts in many fields. …Most of all, it takes a conviction that these problems are largely solvable, and a tough-minded commitment to seeking the solutions which gain traction in the real world.” • —Ward Woods

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