Interdisciplinary cooperation of UYA members on climate change #1punt5
To communicate the manifold consequences of climate change, the Utrecht Young Academy has produced the video series 鈥1punt5鈥, in collaboration with the Faculty of Science communication office. In these short clips of 1.5 minutes, several faculty members reflect on the necessary public understanding of global warming and its consequences from the viewpoint of their disciplines.
In this 1punt5 video, Denise de Ridder, professor of Psychology, explains how to positively influence people's behaviour with regards to climate change.
In this 1punt5 video, pole researcher Peter Kuipers Munneke discusses how the rise in sea-levels, caused by global warming, poses a threat to water management systems in the Netherlands.
In this 1punt5 video, Professor of Jurisprudence Elaine Mak discusses the multidisciplinary approach to address climate change. Through this interdisciplinary teamwork, Urgenda won the case and urged the state to adopt stronger measures to reduce greenhouse gases.
In this 1punt5 video, Professor Martin Junginger explains the role biomass already plays and can play in the transition to a sustainable planet.
In this 1punt5 video, Albert Meijer discusses how we can transition to a sustainable society in a democratic way.
In this 1punt5 video, Moutaz Altaghlibi explains the role of end consumers in the transition to a sustainable economy.
In this video, Peter Bijl explains what we can learn from the past: the sea level and amount of greenhouse gases million years ago can tell us what our future might look like.
In this 1punt5 video, Heleen Mees discusses the role of government policy in the transition to a sustainable society. In this interview, Heleen Mees elaborates on climate action.
In this 1punt5 video, Fergus Green discusses what you can do to change the current systems around us.
In this 1punt5 video, Walter Immerzeel discusses the effect of climate change on the melting of snow and ice. This does not only impact sea levels, but also affects the lives of millions of people who depend on the meltwater.
Climate change is one of the core projects of The Utrecht Young Academy. In September 2019, the Utrecht Young Academy officially declared the Climate Crisis and stated that the concerns of climate strikers were justified. We believe the measures to combat and adapt to climate change are far from adequate, and as scientists and scholars, besides providing knowledge, we have a moral obligation to inform and warn society about the state of the planet.
Many members are involved in projects or activities related to climate change. UYA members Rianka Rijnhout (Law) and Peter Bijl (Geoscience) recently joined forces in two pop-up lectures on the Urgenda judgment. During the Pathways to Sustainability Conference, the Utrecht Young Academy appealed to the Utrecht 木瓜福利影视 leadership to to step up sustainability ambitions and sign a pledge. The President of the Executive Board, Anton Pijpers, stated the board supports the pledge and will adopt the pledge and concomitant actions.