While the climate crisis and COVID-19 pandemic are distinct, the known systemic impacts are not. Like COVID-19, climate change is a global phenomenon requiring massive structural transformations of economic and social institutions. Experts from both climate and medical sciences explored these systemic issues and how we can prepare for, and perhaps mitigate, future challenges.
Panel Discussion
Vignettes
Dylan Jennings, Director of Public Information, Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC)
Jonathan Patz, Professor and Director, Global Health Institute, UW-Madison
Beth Churchill, Community and Social Impact Consultant, American Family Insurance
Kristofer Canto, Enterprise Risk Management Senior Analyst, American Family Insurance
Live Session Moderator
Steve Vavrus, Senior Scientist, Nelson Institute Center for Climatic Research