Preceding the UNGA high-level General Debate on Sept. 24, this side event brought together cryosphere science and policy voices to explain how polar regions can be more strongly integrated into global climate conversation. Lead organizers included the Foundation Prince Albert II of Monaco, Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center, and the Woodwell Climate Research Institute as well as the Explorer’s Club. Moderated by both Dr. Alexander More and Allison Agsten, speakers included Aaja Chemnitz Larsen, Chair of Arctic Parliamentarians; Dr. John Holdren, Kennedy School of Government, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs; Dr. Sue Natali, Woodwell Climate Research Center; and Edward Alexander, Co-Chair of the Gwich’in Council International.
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