Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
An engaging discussion on groundbreaking research that reveals the unexpected drivers behind the recent unprecedented rise in global temperatures. Moderated by SDSN President Professor Jeffrey Sachs, this virtual event explored Dr. James Hansen and colleagues' findings in the latest publication, “Global Warming Has Accelerated,” their implications for climate sensitivity, and the urgent need for alternative approaches to mitigate the looming "point of no return." It will featured interventions by the following individuals:
- Dr. James Hansen, Lead Author and Director, Climate Science, Awareness, and Solutions, Columbia University Earth Institute
- Dr. Pushker Kharecha, Deputy Director, Climate Science, Awareness and Solutions, Columbia University Earth Institute
- Dr. Susanne Bauer, Climate Researcher, NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies
- Mr. Anton Keskinen, Executive Director, Operaatio Arktis
The paper highlighted during the event was published in Environment and is available to read here: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00139157.2025.2434494
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About the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN):
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An engaging discussion on groundbreaking research that reveals the unexpected drivers behind the recent unprecedented rise in global temperatures. Moderated by SDSN President Professor Jeffrey Sachs, this virtual event explored Dr. James Hansen and colleagues' findings in the latest publication, “Global Warming Has Accelerated,” their implications for climate sensitivity, and the urgent need for alternative approaches to mitigate the looming "point of no return." It will featured interventions by the following individuals:
- Dr. James Hansen, Lead Author and Director, Climate Science, Awareness, and Solutions, Columbia University Earth Institute
- Dr. Pushker Kharecha, Deputy Director, Climate Science, Awareness and Solutions, Columbia University Earth Institute
- Dr. Susanne Bauer, Climate Researcher, NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies
- Mr. Anton Keskinen, Executive Director, Operaatio Arktis
The paper highlighted during the event was published in Environment and is available to read here: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00139157.2025.2434494
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About the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN):
The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) was set up in 2012 under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General. SDSN mobilizes global scientific and technological expertise to promote practical solutions for sustainable development, including the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement. SDSN works closely with United Nations agencies, multilateral financing institutions, the private sector, and civil society.
Connect with us:
unsdsn.org
twitter.com/UNSDSN
facebook.com/UNSDSN
