Why did you want to get involved in the IMarEST Climate change debate?
Like many, I believe that climate change will be one of the defining aspects of our future lives. As such I think that it is crucially important that young engineers and scientists, those who will be tasked with the responsibility of explaining and combating climate change, are given as many opportunities as possible to have a judicious debate on the many aspects of this complex problem.
I joined the IMarEST Climate change debate as it provides young engineers and scientists a vital opportunity to make their opinions heard in a global forum.
What do you see as the most important issues surrounding climate change?
Ensuring that people can have a balanced and informed debate, I also think that it is vitally important that cynicism isn’t introduced into the public’s perception of climate change as companies start to market their climate change credentials and terms such as eco-friendly, organic and fair trade are conflated.
What makes the IMarEST climate change debate different from all other climate change events?
Young people’s voices can be heard, an informal but informed event and a chance for the maritime industry to respond to one of mankind’s greatest challenges.
Why did you want to get involved in the IMarEST Climate Change debate?
As climate change will become a crucial issue for the quality of living of next generations, I think this is a good way to promote climate change awareness among young generations, make them think about different solutions and help them create a solid and robust opinion, to combat climate change more effectively.
I joined the IMarEST Climate change debate because young people now have the voice to say what they really think about climate change and how can we make a difference. Make your voice heard in an international event. You will also have the opportunity to know what is myth or truth in the climate change.
What do you see as the most important issues surrounding climate change?
Climate change is having an effect in changing normal weather conditions causing catastrophic events such as tsunamis and droughts. Land use change will also impact on the economic of many countries, here is when the "mitigation or adaptation" debate comes in place. Scientist are researching and modelling climate change to "foresee" our future while Engineers are testing new "clean" technologies.
Climate change is an issue that has to be tackle not just from the governments by encouraging more sustainable economies/policies and allowing developing countries to grow at the same time; but also public awareness and personal efforts are needed to be more environmentally friendly.
What makes the IMarEST climate change debate different from all other climate change events?
It is open to everyone, no age limit and encourages young people and prizes to give away! As the Institute is global, it provides an international audience, who see different perspectives , and the diverse range of topics about climate change will be discussed - not just what is on the public arena everyday!
Why did you want to get involved in the organisation of the IMarEST Climate Change debate?
As the future of the marine environment hangs in the balance it is absolutely essential that Engineers become united with scientists to deal with the consequences and make big changes NOW.
I joined the IMarEST Climate change debate as this is a pivotal point of the conference: Women, Youth, and the Sea. The debate will be hard-hitting and aimed at the leading Engineers and Scientists of the next decade where changes can make the biggest difference.
What do you see as the most important issues surrounding climate change?
Global warming is proven to be directly related to the growing Carbon economy. We must act now to ensure a clean future. By the time fossil fuels run out the damage will have been done.
What makes the IMarEST climate change debate different from all other climate change events?
Bringing the most recent research to light; getting the message across to young people and building important working relationships across Science and Engineering in the marine community.
- Olive Heffernan - Editor, Nature Reports Climate Change
Why did you want to get involved in the IMarEST Climate Change debate?
As a member of the organization, I was interested in being a part of IMarEST’s involvement in raising awareness of and combating climate change, the most far reaching challenge of the 21 st century. I was especially interested in this debate aimed at young people, because the future of the world they live in depends on the decisions we make and actions we take now, so their understanding of climate change and willingness to tackle the problem is crucial.
I joined the IMarEST Climate change debate because it as an event that is targeted towards engaging young marine professionals in discussing society’s greatest challenge and that focuses on how the marine community can meet the challenges presented by climate change. I hope that those involved in the debate will come away with a much greater awareness of how they as marine professionals, but also as individual citizens, can play their part in society’s call to action on global warming.
What do you see as the most important issues surrounding climate change?
With the publication of the IPCC report on the physical science basis of climate change earlier this year came the consensus that climate warming is unequivocal and that most of it is very likely due to human activity. The weight if the evidence of our impact on the climate system continues to grow, so does our cause for concern. If we are to avoid dangerous climate change, we need to act with urgency and globally. This is no small challenge and will require a major rethink on how we live our daily lives. So, the scale of the challenge and we address that globally are key issues. The UN negotiations taking place at the end of the year in Bali will be a crucial point in deciding how we move forward globally. The other key issue is the fact that those who will suffer the greatest consequences of climate change are, ironically, those least responsible for the situation. Developing nations, such as Africa, parts of Asia and Latin America will see the most severe impacts such as rising sea levels, greater drought and extreme weather. They are also the nations that have the least capability to deal with change.
IMarEST Climate Change Debate
Wednesday 7th November at PIM 2007 From 14.00 – 16.45, Anton room, Corinthia Palace hotel, Malta
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Marine voices on climate change, the IMarEST provides a platform of opportunity for professional to discuss and exchange ideas and practices, and promotes the scientific development of marine engineering, science and technology. Views expressed are not those of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology.
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