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How to create and sustain a political coalition for climate action in the United States: Insights from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences consensus report
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Please join for a lively dialogue on how to mobilize transformative change in support of a ramped-up U.S. response to climate change across political divides and party lines on April 10th from 4:30-5:45pm in Burke Auditorium (Kroon Hall – 195 Prospect Street), with a reception to follow until 6:15pm.
This event, hosted by the Yale Environment School Environmental Policy Analysis Learning Community and the Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy, will feature David Victor, one of America’s most creative climate change thought leaders who will discuss his recent work promoting bipartisan climate change action. Commentary will be provided by ClearPath’s Rich Powell, who works to mobilize cutting-edge climate change policies and sustainability strategies that appeal to conservatives. Additionally, Wes Gobar, Student Leader for the Yale Environment School Policy Learning Community, and Rose Hansen, co-president of the Yale Student Environmental Coalition, will also provide commentary.
This event, hosted by the Yale Environment School Environmental Policy Analysis Learning Community and the Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy, will feature David Victor, one of America’s most creative climate change thought leaders who will discuss his recent work promoting bipartisan climate change action. Commentary will be provided by ClearPath’s Rich Powell, who works to mobilize cutting-edge climate change policies and sustainability strategies that appeal to conservatives. Additionally, Wes Gobar, Student Leader for the Yale Environment School Policy Learning Community, and Rose Hansen, co-president of the Yale Student Environmental Coalition, will also provide commentary.
David Victor, professor of innovation and public policy at the School of Global Policy and Strategy at UC San Diego. Director, Deep Decarbonization Initiative, known for his innovative work on climate change policy. He chairs the Commission on Accelerating Climate Action. His recent contribution to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) report, "Forging Climate Solutions: How to Accelerate Action Across America," highlights the urgent need for bipartisan cooperation in combating climate change. Read the report here.
Rich Powell, the Executive Director of ClearPath, leads the charge in conservative clean energy policy. ClearPath, a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to developing conservative policies that address climate change without expanding government. Powell's innovative approach proposes policies that accelerate clean energy adoption. Join us for this pivotal conversation that could redefine environmental policy and inspire bipartisan cooperation for a sustainable future.
Wes Gobar is a second-year graduate student at the Yale School of the Environment and a leader in environmental advocacy. He serves as a Student Leader for the Yale Environment School Policy Learning Community and is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of BlackOak, a networking organization supporting Black environmental career development. Wes is also a co-founder of Evergreen Action, where he now sits on the Advisory Board. Additionally, he serves on the Advisory Board for ClimateVoice and is a member of the Green Leadership Trust, demonstrating his commitment to advancing climate action and environmental justice.
Rose Hansen (she/her), Co-president of the Yale Student Environmental Coalition, is the founder of Project EnCOR, an organization that works to unite art with environmentalism to catalyze change. After working in the renewable energy nonprofit sector, she became passionate about the deployment of large-scale renewable energy infrastructure. As an intern with the Woodwell Climate Research Center, Rose investigates Article 6 and its international implications. This fall, she co-organized Yale College’s delegation to COP 28, where she volunteered with the World Bank Group and the coral conservation startup CoralVita. At Yale, Rose splits her time between environmental organizing and performance art.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a dynamic conversation about the future of U.S. climate action!
Food Provided (Reception to follow event with cheese, crackers, fruit, wine, and beer. )
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Burke Auditorium
New Haven, CT 06520, United States
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Co-hosted with: Environmental Policy Analysis Learning Community
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