Net Zero: How Can Science Help Policy?
LOCATION
Virtual - Hosted on Zoom
One of the greatest challenges facing the UK and the world is that of decarbonising economies and building resilience to the impact of climate change. Science and engineering has a critical role to play in a net zero, climate-resilient future. The talk will explore the basis for Net Zero, the role of scientific evidence in informing policy choices, and the need to explore sustainable, resilient and measurable pathways to Net Zero.
Speaker
Professor Paul Monks is the Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA) for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). As CSA, he delivers independent and impartial scientific advice to Ministers and policy makers across the DESNZ portfolio. Paul works closely with the Government Chief Scientific Adviser, other Departmental CSAs, and the department’s Chief Economist, encouraging effective engagement and knowledge sharing, and supporting delivery of robust evidence to underpin DESNZ policy decisions. Prior to joining the department, Paul was Pro-Vice Chancellor and Head of College of Science and Engineering at the University of Leicester, where he remains a Professor in Atmospheric Chemistry and Earth Observation Science.
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One of the greatest challenges facing the UK and the world is that of decarbonising economies and building resilience to the impact of climate change. Science and engineering has a critical role to play in a net zero, climate-resilient future. The talk will explore the basis for Net Zero, the role of scientific evidence in informing policy choices, and the need to explore sustainable, resilient and measurable pathways to Net Zero.
Speaker
Professor Paul Monks is the Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA) for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). As CSA, he delivers independent and impartial scientific advice to Ministers and policy makers across the DESNZ portfolio. Paul works closely with the Government Chief Scientific Adviser, other Departmental CSAs, and the department’s Chief Economist, encouraging effective engagement and knowledge sharing, and supporting delivery of robust evidence to underpin DESNZ policy decisions. Prior to joining the department, Paul was Pro-Vice Chancellor and Head of College of Science and Engineering at the University of Leicester, where he remains a Professor in Atmospheric Chemistry and Earth Observation Science.
Registration
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Registration for this event is closed.
If you have any queries with regards to this event or require any further information please contact us at meetings@rmets.org.
We take data privacy seriously. Please read the RMetS privacy policy to find out more.
The Royal Meteorological Society has a number of local centres across the UK, where meetings are held throughout the year. The East Midlands Local Centre are currently hosting meetings which can be attended in person or virtually. For further information on the local centre, upcoming events or to be added to the mailing list, please contact eastmidlands@rmets.org.
