Wednesday, 02 June 2010 12:59
Royal Society: Facing up to Climate Change
The event formed part of the Royal Society of Edinburgh's major new 'Facing up to Climate Change' inquiry into the opportunities and problems associated with a move to a low-carbon economy in Scotland. It was chaired by Professor Alan Werritty, Research Director of the UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy and Science at the University of Dundee, in collaboration with the Chair of the Inquiry and eminent glaciologist, Professor David Sugden.
With the help of wireless voting technology, audience opinions on a range of issues were canvassed, with Professor Cullinane fielding a number of questions related to transport.
TRI also had the opportunity to present its marketing materials at a small exhibition which accompanied the public event.
Professor Cullinane said: "The event proved to be extremely lively. The specific topics addressed were very eclectic; ranging from energy generation, Scottish politics and policies, economic incentives, behavioral change, construction, planning and through to transport. No doubt prompted by the recent story concerning leaked e-mails from UEA [University of East Anglia], the debate eventually focused on the veracity of the climate change phenomenon itself."
More information can be found in Edinburgh Napier University's Environmental Expertise guide - click here to download the guide (PDF).
For more information, please contact Professor Kevin Cullinane.