In Memory of Dr. Robert Corell: A Visionary Leader in Climate Science
Home / The Climate Institute Board of Directors and staff are deeply saddened by the loss of our long-time Board member and distinguished climate scientist, Dr. Robert Corell. Bob led a remarkable life dedicated to advancing climate science and global sustainability. He was widely recognized for his groundbreaking work on climate change, particularly in the […]
Rebuilding Los Angeles: A Blueprint for Resilience in the Face of Fire Disasters
Home / As wildfires become an increasingly devastating reality for Los Angeles, we must seize this moment to rebuild a stronger, more sustainable, and fire-resilient city. The recent disaster has left countless families displaced and critical infrastructure in ruins. However, within this crisis lies an unprecedented opportunity not only to recover but also to reimagine […]
Can we steer away from disaster in the Amazon?
Home / The Amazon ecosystem hosts the largest tropical rainforest on the planet, unique savannahs, and an extensive riverine network. It covers 750 million hectares (Mha). Its complexity and diversity are unparalleled, the refined result of an exquisite evolutionary process. Its functioning is vital to life on earth. For example, it is an essential component […]
Remembering Our Heroes: A New Era for Climate Change
Home / It has been a challenging few years for the Climate Institute as we suffered the loss of three of our longstanding pillars of leadership: John Topping, Jr., Samuel Shearer and Sir Crispin Tickell. They all made significant contributions to the work of global climate change and sounded the alarm for decades through scientific […]
COP15 Biodiversity Conference in Montreal a Success
Home / The Convention on Biological Diversity was first signed by 150 heads of government at the Rio Earth Summit in 1992. Its main objectives are promoting sustainable development and conserving biological diversity, including plants, animals, microorganisms, and ecosystems. The UN Biodiversity Conference COP15 and related meetings provided the global community with further opportunities to […]