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Hundreds Gather at First Harvard-Wide Climate Career Expo 

59 organizations and 380 Harvard students and alumni descended on the Gutman Library on December 1st for the first Salata Institute Climate and Sustainability Career Expo.
News Professional Opportunities
Fri, Dec 8, 2023

Particulate pollution from coal associated with double the risk of mortality than PM2.5 from other sources

New Harvard research in Science: Exposure to fine particulate air pollutants from coal-fired power plants (coal PM2.5) is associated with a risk of mortality more than double that of exposure to PM2.5 from other sources, according to a new study led by George Mason University, The University of Texas at Austin, and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
News
Thu, Dec 7, 2023

Financing climate adaptation in the developing world

While experts from West Africa and South Asia wish to prioritize climate adaptation, Western finance overwhelmingly favors mitigation, they told a Harvard workshop hosted by two Salata Institute climate research clusters.
Cluster Research News
Thu, Dec 7, 2023

Policy Brief: Climate Change in South Asia: Requisites for a Sustainable Future

Scientifically sound, community-centered, multisectoral approaches that account for long timescales are essential for climate adaptation in South Asia. Read the brief.
Action Accelerator Cluster Research News White Paper
Wed, Dec 6, 2023

Student Blog: Environmental Justice: Learning the Basics and How to Join the Fight with Dr. Fushcia-Ann Hoover

To unpack the intricacies of environmental injustice and learn how to become involved in this fight, join us in this blog to learn from Dr. Fushcia-Ann Hoover, interdisciplinary researcher, assistant professor, and Radcliffe-Salata Climate Justice Fellow, who has done lots of incredible work in the field.
News
Wed, Dec 6, 2023
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Harvard health delegation to host two events at COP28

Experts from Harvard University will host two panels at COP28 in Dubai to discuss the interlinkages of climate change, environment, and health.
News
Thu, Nov 30, 2023

To Earn Trust, Climate Alliances Need to Improve Transparency

New in the Harvard Business Review: Businesses are increasingly joining together as part of climate alliances to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels. But these alliances raise antitrust issues: When competitors collaborate, it can come at the expense of customers or workers. To mitigate these concerns, climate alliances need to invest in voluntary disclosure to build trust among policymakers and the public.
News
Thu, Nov 30, 2023

Researchers from Global South probe climate adaptation strategies

At a Harvard workshop hosted by two Salata Institute climate research clusters, academics and officials from West Africa and South Asia agreed they must prioritize adaptation.
Cluster Research News
Wed, Nov 29, 2023
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Who’s who in Harvard’s COP28 delegation

Harvard faculty attending COP28 represent six schools, emphasizing diverse range of disciplines working to combat the climate crisis.
News Methane
Mon, Nov 20, 2023

An Update from the Standing Committee on Climate Education

An update from the chair of the Standing Committee on Climate Education at Harvard University.
News
Mon, Nov 20, 2023
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Salata Institute Funds Seven New Student-Led Climate and Sustainability Projects

Seven new collaborative student projects will be funded through the Salata Institute Student Organization Funding Program. The projects range from a new climate justice seminar series to a university-wide network for climate and health faculty and students.
News Student Organizations Student Programs
Mon, Nov 20, 2023

Three-day Workshop Explores Adapting to Climate Change in South Asia and West Africa

A joint workshop hosted by the Salata Institute Climate Research Clusters on Adaptation in South Asia and West Africa explored common challenges and built connections.
News
Fri, Nov 17, 2023