Science Meets Regions: Estonia & Rwanda | Climate Collaboration for a Sustainable Future

Description

Join the Johns Hopkins Science Diplomacy Hub for "Science Meets Regions: Estonia & Rwanda | Climate Collaboration for a Sustainable Future," organized in collaboration with the embassies of Estonia and of Rwanda and the National Science Policy Network.

The climate science diplomacy event features keynote remarks by H.E. Kristjan Prikk, the ambassador of Estonia to the United States, followed by flash talks and a panel with distinguished speakers from Estonia, Rwanda, and the United States:

• H.E. Kristjan Prikk | ambassador of Estonia to the United States
• Hans Orru | head of the Centre for Sustainable Development, professor of environmental health at the University of Tartu, Estonia
• Heikki Junninen | head of Laboratory of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, Institute of Physics at the University of Tartu, Estonia
• Brian Magi | associate professor of atmospheric science, Department of Geography and Earth Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, United States
• Yannick Tona | adviser and political coordinator, Embassy of Rwanda in Washington, D.C., United States
• Linda Hinnov | professor, Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Earth Sciences at George Mason University, United States

The speakers will address the topics of:

• Key knowledge and insights on the latest developments in climate science and adaptability
• National strategies from Estonia and Rwanda to address climate challenges
• Air quality and strategies for solutions
• International cooperation on climate issues
• Long-term perspective on the impacts of climate change