From Research to Action: Combating Climate Extremes – Wim Thiery

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Wim Thiery, a climate scientist and associate professor at the University of Brussels, revealed during his recent visit at ETH Zurich, that children born in 2020 will face significantly more extreme weather events than previous generations.

Wim Thiery, climate scientist and Associate Professor at the University of Brussels, talks about the urgent need for robust mitigation and adaptation strategies to address the increasing frequency and intensity of these climate phenomena.

He also highlights the critical role of climate scientists in informing litigation against governments and corporations failing to take sufficient climate action.

Thiery shares with us his background and experiences that have shaped his career and gives an inspiring insight into the life of a scientist who wants to make a difference.

This is his story.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to Climate Injustice

(00:16) Meet Wim Thierry: Climate Scientist

(01:10) Seminar Insights: Unprecedented Lives

(01:30) Intergenerational Climate Inequities

(02:30) Heatwaves and Future Climate Scenarios

(03:30) Global Climate Extremes and Regional Disparities

(09:33) The Urgency of Climate Action and Adaptation

(10:26) Three Pillars of Climate Action

(12:54) My Climate Future: Personalized Climate Impact

(13:42) The Role of AI in Climate Research

(15:40) Preparing Future Generations for Climate Challenges

(17:08) Climate Litigation and the Role of Scientists

(19:12) Wim Thierry's Academic Journey

(22:18) Closing Thoughts and Personal Reflections

(25:32) Final Words and Podcast Outro