8 November, 9:00-10:30 GMT
Chair: Lorena Sanchez Tyson
Presenter: Rosiana Lagi
Discussant: Michael Crossley
Fiji has highly developed policy on climate change, but it is not clear what role higher education is playing in responding to the crisis, nor how to engage it in capacity building of local communities. This presentation explores what has been done to date, the gaps in the provision of the higher education institutions, and possible interventions to improve what is currently offered. It is argued that relevant and well targeted interventions will improve the communities’ capacity to reduce the risks posed by climate change and build a more resilient and safe nation for future generations. There is also discussion of the broader implications for sustainability across small island developing states.
After the presentation, there will be a response from the invited discussant, followed by questions and open discussion with the audience.
Transforming Universities for a Changing Climate is a three-year Global Challenges Research Fund project. Bringing together partners in Brazil, Fiji, Kenya and the UK, it explores the role that locally-generated higher education initiatives can play in addressing climate change. For more details about the Transforming Universities for a Changing Climate project, please visit our website, or follow us on Twitter @ClimateUniv.
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