Activist Amali Tower and climate scientist Patrick Brown will discuss how to respond to climate change and the rapacious character of capitalism’s transformations of the planet.

Amali Tower is a young and dynamic climate activist based in New York City who is a founder and executive director of Climate Refugees, an organization that focuses on the issue of climate change-induced resettlement. Working closely with prominent organizations such as World Economic Forum Expert Network in Migration, Human Rights & Humanitarian Response, and the UC Berkeley Center on Comparative Equality & Anti-Discrimination Law, She is a leading voice in the movement to raise awareness about the urgent need to address the issue of climate change. Amali has been actively involved in various climate campaigns, including working with local organizations to advocate for more sustainable energy solutions and policies. She is also known for her innovative and creative approach to activism, using art, music, and social media to spread the message about the importance of protecting the environment. Amali is also a regular speaker at climate conferences, and her activism has been covered by major media outlets such as CNN, NBC, and The New York Times.

Patrick Brown is an experienced climate and energy expert who has held various notable positions in academia and research. He serves as Co-Director of the Climate and Energy Team at The Breakthrough Institute and also teaches as an adjunct faculty member in the Energy Policy and Climate Program at Johns Hopkins University. He has a Ph.D. in Earth and Climate Sciences from Duke University, a Master’s degree in Meteorology & Climate Science from San Jose State University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Throughout his career, he has conducted research at notable institutions such as the Carnegie Institution at Stanford University, NASA JPL at Caltech, NASA Langley, NASA Goddard, and NOAA’s GFDL at Princeton University. He is a published author in respected journals such as Nature, PNAS, and Nature Climate Change, and his research has been featured in various media outlets including CNN, The Washington Post, Newsweek, BBC Radio, New York Magazine, The Huffington Post, and The Guardian.

Following the event, there will be a reception (refreshments served) with the speakers. This reception will also be a fundraiser for earthquake relief efforts in Turkey and Syria.

Co-sponsored by Alexander Grass Humanities Institute and RIC

Location: Shriver Hall auditorium