"Challenges in the Anthropocene: Exploring climate and societal futures"

May 09, 2022

Patrick Keys

Hosted by Jeff Collett and Eric Maloney

Abstract

In the Anthropocene — the current period of time in which humanity has taken the reins of planetary control — we will grapple with emergent challenges at the interface of climate and society. In this talk, I will explore some of these Anthropocene challenges. First, I will present work exploring how climate and land-use change interact with one another, leading to obstacles for future sustainable development. Second, I will discuss anthropogenic changes to the atmospheric water cycle, and highlight novel approaches for investigating governance and management of this resource. Third, I will explore how creative scenario methods can support both research and educational insight as we navigate toward a just and sustainable future.