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Harvard Voices on Climate Change
Harvard Voices on Climate Change: Biodiversity and Climate Resilience
Featuring Jeaninne Cavender-Bares, Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology; Director of the Harvard University Herbaria, this discussion examines how biodiversity shapes ecosystem responses to a changing climate and how advances in science can support global efforts to monitor and assess biodiversity and ecosystem services. This work underpins the recently launched Harvard University Biodiversity Initiative for Planetary Stewardship (HUBS), which brings together cross-disciplinary research to better understand, monitor, and sustain biodiversity to advance scalable solutions.
Wed, Apr 29, 2026
Harvard Voices on Climate Change: Measuring Forest-Based Carbon Emission Reductions
This session explores the science and measurement behind forest-based carbon emission reductions. Featuring Missy Holbrook, Charles Bullard Professor of Forestry, and Benton Taylor, Associate Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, the discussion examines how researchers measure carbon stored in forests and assess the role of forest conservation and restoration in climate mitigation.
Tue, Apr 14, 2026
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
Harvard Voices on Climate Change: Corporate Climate Commitments
George Serafeim, Charles M. Williams Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, will discuss how companies are advancing climate action through ambitious sustainability goals—and where progress still falls short. From net-zero commitments and disclosure requirements to the role of investors and regulatory pressures, we’ll examine what’s driving corporate climate leadership and what’s needed to translate pledges into measurable outcomes.
Fri, Nov 14, 2025
The Endangerment Finding & the DOE Climate Science Report | Harvard Voices on Climate Change
This session explored two cornerstones of U.S. climate policy: the EPA’s Endangerment Finding, which underpins federal authority to regulate greenhouse gases, and the Department of Energy’s Climate Science Report, which provides essential assessments of climate risks and impacts. Harvard faculty experts examined the legal, scientific, and economic foundations of these measures and what they mean for current and future climate regulation. Hosted by the Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability at Harvard University and the Harvard Alumni Association.
Wed, Oct 8, 2025
Harvard Voices on Climate Change: Can Insurance Keep Up with Climate Change?
The latest installment of Harvard Voices on Climate Change features HBS’ Peter Tufano, Baker Foundation Professor, and Ishita Sen, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, as they explore how climate change is transforming insurance markets. From rising premiums and insurer retreat to questions of financial risk and equity, the conversation examines how the insurance sector is responding to climate impacts—and what it means for households, businesses, and policymakers.
Tue, Jun 10, 2025
Harvard Voices on Climate Change: EPA Rollbacks & the Future of Environmental Protection
In this session of Harvard Voices on Climate Change, Carrie Jenks, Executive Director of Harvard Law School’s Environmental & Energy Law Program, and Richard Lazarus, Howard and Katherine Aibel Professor of Law, examine the legal and policy implications of recent EPA rollbacks. They explore how these regulatory changes impact environmental protections, the challenges they present, and the opportunities for shaping future climate policy. Hosted by Jim Stock, Vice Provost for Climate and Sustainability and Harold Hitchings Burbank Professor of Political Economy, Harvard University.
Wed, Apr 9, 2025
Harvard Voices on Climate Change: Public Opinion and Climate Policy
The Salata Institute and the Harvard Alumni Association present the latest installment of Harvard Voices on Climate Change, a virtual series featuring Harvard faculty and fellows on different dimensions of the climate challenge.
In this session, Stefanie Stantcheva, Nathaniel Ropes Professor of Political Economy, examines the intersection of public opinion and climate policy, exploring how societal attitudes and political dynamics influence the development and implementation of effective climate strategies and solutions. Hosted by Jim Stock, Vice Provost for Climate and Sustainability and Harold Hitchings Burbank Professor of Political Economy, Harvard University.
Thu, Feb 27, 2025
Harvard Voices on Climate Change: An Ecosystem for Sustainable Computing
The Salata Institute and the Harvard Alumni Association present Harvard Voices on Climate Change, a virtual series featuring Harvard faculty and fellows working on different dimensions of the climate challenge. This session features David Brooks, Haley Family Professor of Computer Science, and Gage Hills, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, both from the Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. As the demand for computational power grows, so does its environmental footprint. Professors Brooks and Hills explore how advancements in computing can contribute to a more sustainable future.
Wed, Feb 5, 2025
Harvard Voices on Climate Change: Building the U.S. Power Grid for AI and Clean Energy
The Salata Institute and the Harvard Alumni Association present Harvard Voices on Climate Change, a virtual series featuring Harvard faculty and fellows working on different dimensions of the climate challenge. This session features Ari Peskoe, Director of the Electricity Law Initiative at the Harvard Law School Environmental and Energy Law Program, and Elizabeth Thom, PhD Candidate in Government & Social Policy at Harvard University. Together, they explore the critical topic of modernizing the U.S. power grid to support the dual demands of artificial intelligence and a transition to clean energy. This discussion offers insights into the policy, legal, and technological challenges of grid development, while examining opportunities to drive sustainable innovation.
Mon, Jan 13, 2025
What You Wanted to Know About Climate Change But Were Afraid to Ask
The Salata Institute and the Harvard Alumni Association present an informative and dynamic discussion as part of the Harvard Voices on Climate Change virtual series. An interdisciplinary panel of Harvard experts tackles your most pressing questions on climate change, exploring the science, health impacts, design solutions, and policy strategies that shape our global response.
Tue, Dec 10, 2024