Climate Change in the News

Electrification of the maritime industry is a promising trend that could revolutionize the transportation industry that sustains the world’s economies.

During this free webinar, participants will learn about possible long term options for emerging economies still heavily reliant on fossil fuels, which could also reduce tension with advanced countries slowly moving away from fossil-fuel based electricity generation, gain valuable insights into the latest trends and advancements for mitigating effects of climate change, engage in a dynamic Q&A session with the 2023 IEEE President & CEO Saifur Rahman, and connect with a community of Climate Change researchers and enthusiasts in the Asia-Pacific.

Date: 10 June 2023 (Saturday)
Time: 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. (UTC +8:00 / Kuala Lumpur, Singapore Time)

Electrification of the transportation infrastructure is one of the most promising solutions to reducing carbon emissions.

The use of distributed energy resources (DERs) and microgrids is integral to provide a flexible and resilient energy system that can help meet the growing demand for clean energy.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is expanding the Patents for Humanity Awards Program to include a new category for those who are responding rapidly to the challenges of climate change by developing green energy sources using game-changing technologies. This new award category will provide business incentives for patent applicants, holders, and licensees whose inventions address climate change through green energy technologies.

The drive to reach the Paris Agreement targets by 2050 requires a variety of alternative fuel sources. There is growing interest in hydrogen as a viable fuel source. Many are calling for hydrogen to be part of future energy sources.

AI is being deployed to better understand a building’s current and future energy efficiency, as well as how society interacts with the structure. It is an example of the intersection of technology and society working together for a common good.

Biodiversity is critical to the ongoing health of humanity and the planet. Living in a delicate balance with nature, it is critical that we manage the balance to avoid catastrophic disruption. AI is an essential tool in supporting biodiversity.

As we put electrification into transportation and other industrial processes, we will build new industries and new companies.

Yves Bamberger, noted energy expert, was invited by IEEE President Saifur Rahman to participate in an IEEE Board of Directors strategy retreat to share insights about low-carbon electricity and how it can be managed for the future. IEEE members can play key advisory and education roles.

The transition to new energy solutions will be a massive shift, and it is crucial that it be balanced against the continuing need to provide reliable and affordable energy sources. IEEE’s 2023 President Saifur Rahman stressed that the engineering community working together across all disciplines can provide solutions that have the potential to bring substantive and positive impact to the climate crisis.

The transition to new energy solutions will be a massive shift, and it is crucial that it be balanced against the continuing need to provide reliable and affordable energy sources. IEEE’s 2023 President Saifur Rahman stressed that the engineering community working together across all disciplines can provide solutions that have the potential to bring substantive and positive impact to the climate crisis.

There is an unprecedented level of awareness of climate change and the role of decarbonization in enabling environmental sustainability moving forward. Navigating the tension between industrialized nations and emerging economies for global decarbonization efforts requires a diverse portfolio of solutions.

The climate crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, and an increased number of conflicts around the world have placed global sustainable development in jeopardy, warns the Sustainable Development Global Report 2022, citing increased greenhouse gas emissions and worsening climate catastrophes.