Elizabeth ZhuReflecting On My Climate and Society JourneyGoing into the M.A. in Climate and Society program, I knew that there is no easy climate solution, and the issue of climate change is…Apr 251Apr 251
Elizabeth ZhuCommunity Building and Designing Resiliency: Who’s not at the tableClimate solutions must come from the cooperation of all stakeholders involved, and any climate solution must consider the needs of the…Apr 17Apr 17
Elizabeth ZhuCOP: A peek behind the curtainsThe United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the UN’s answer for climate change negotiations. Currently, its focus…Apr 11Apr 11
Elizabeth ZhuSimulating Climate Negotiations: A new perspectiveI was fortunate to have the opportunity to participate in a policy negotiation simulation on international climate policy and negotiations…Apr 4Apr 4
Elizabeth ZhuHow does storytelling tap into all climate solutions?Today I had the opportunity to hear from Dr. Pablo Suarez about Rethinking the Complexity of Foreseeable Risks and Shocks. In his dynamic…Mar 28Mar 28
Elizabeth ZhuBridging the Green Gap: How Finance Can Power Climate ActionI had the pleasure of hearing from financial experts from diverse backgrounds of academia, private institutions, development banks, and…Mar 21Mar 21
Elizabeth ZhuClimate Communication with ZinesClimate change is a multifaceted issue that is often difficult to communicate effectively. I had the opportunity to participate in a zine…Mar 21Mar 21
Elizabeth ZhuCommunicating Climate RisksFor many climate skeptics, a key factor they cite when denying the extent of climate change is how they did not feel personally affected by…Feb 29Feb 29
Elizabeth ZhuTransforming Ideas Into Action with SMy big idea is electing people with research and science backgrounds as policymakers. Currently, the political landscape has these two…Feb 22Feb 22
Elizabeth ZhuClimate Journalism: Meeting People Where They AreIn today’s media climate, journalism is widely associated with pushy, aggressive, and attention grabbing headlines, and the prioritization…Feb 15Feb 15