Najam: Climate Change is a Problem for 8 Billion People
In a recent interview, Adil Najam, Dean Emeritus of the Pardee School of Global Studies, emphasized that climate change is “a problem of 8 billion people.” He called for urgent action, advocating for mitigation and adaptation strategies while promoting a shift from fear-based messaging to an empowering narrative focused on solutions.
Najam Speaks at Launch of AIIB Report on NetZero
Professor Najam suggests that until countries do not begin “owning” the climate change problem – not because they have caused it, but because they will invariably suffer its consequences – we will not see meaningful action on climate change in developing countries.
GDP Center Researchers Examine Legal Fees Associated With Climate Adaptation Efforts
The researchers find legal claims from oil and gas investors in response to government actions to limit fossil fuels could reach $340 billion, which would divert critical public finance from essential mitigation and adaptation efforts to the pockets of fossil fuel industry investors.
Najam Interviewed on Science in the Age of Adaptation
Adil Najam argues that mainstream climate research resists giving development the importance it demands in the age of adaptation.
Najam Presents Brumley Lecture at UT Austin
Dean Adil Najam was invited to present the Brumley Lecture at the Strauss Center for International Security and Law at the University of Texas at Austin.
Najam Interviewed by IIASA on Living in the Age of Adaptation
Dean Adil Najam discusses his experience as a Young Scientists Summer Program Fellow at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis.
Najam Keynotes at IIASA Anniversary in Vienna
Pardee School Dean Adil Najam was invited to give a keynote address at the 40th Anniversary of the YSSP program at IIASA in Vienna.
Najam Speaks at MSF Scientific Days South Asia
Dean Adil Najam delivered the keynote address at at the Médecins Sans Frontières Scientific Days South Asia 2017.
Najam Interviewed on Climate and Development Policy
In developing countries development policy should be climate policy, says Adil Najam.
Najam in Herald on the Limits of Resilience
Adil Najam writes OpEd on how climate change is testing the resilience of the already most vulnerable.
Najam on Living in “The Age of Adaptation”
Adil Najam says we are living in “the age of adaptation,” where climate uncertainty even bigger danger than climate severity.
Research Seminar Explores Climate Change Adaptation
Ali Dehlavi speaks at Research Seminar organized by the Pardee Center and Pardee School.
Najam Explains Climate Change & Extreme Weather
1400 die in Pakistan heat wave. Adil Najam says it is bad governance, not cliamte change that killed them.
Dean Adil Najam Presents at IDRC on Adaptation Economics
Dean Adil Najam presents his research on climate adaptation in Pakistan, and the emergence of adaptation economics.
Najam on Climate Change and Food Security
Adil Najam leads research conference on climate change in Pakistan, at conclusion of his 3-year research project.