So you want to work for the UN?

Throughout COP22 and my meetings with NGOs, governments, and companies, I keep hearing the same message. The world needs more social engineers and environmental economists. Environmental Economists Messaging regarding climate change is slowly shifting from focusing on the environment, to focusing on economics. It has been difficult to obtain support from the general public as…

The Trumped-up Elephant-in-the-Room at COP22?

COP22 in Marrakesh (Nov. 7-18, 2016) was yet another opportunity for the world to come together to do the right thing on arguably the biggest issue of our time. I felt lucky to be there, with some of our students, to see the world coming together to make necessary change. Climate change is not a…

Why are YOU here at COP?

On Saturday, Ambika and I we were sitting around in the Paris airport, waiting for our layover flight to Marrakesh, when we met a group of folks from the South African government who were also on route to COP22. I was going on my 20th-odd hour of travel and was already sufficiently jet lagged and…

What I wish knew before going to COP22

What I wish knew before going to COP22 (and for other conferences, summits, forums really) Being at COP22 has been a humbling and impactful experience. I have exponentially expanded my knowledge on climate issues, governance and policy frameworks, what action means, and more.  I hope to apply this through research, practice, and knowledge exchange. But…

So…what’s it like in Morocco?

Have you been to a developing country? Marrakesh, Morocco is fairly developed but it was still very different from home. This trip was my first time experiencing culture shock. Before going, I skimmed over the information about culture shock provided from Waterloo International. I remember thinking to myself, “Culture shock will never happen to me,…