Online Discussion with Climate Scientist, Sonali McDermid

Climate change is here. We must act determinedly and equitably to minimize damages – we must mitigate our greenhouse gas emissions. Yet, we must do that now while simultaneously living with changes already upon us and preparing for those that will inevitably come, and in short order. Some of these changes (e.g. rising temperatures) will demand that we be smarter, more nimble, and more responsible in managing our resources and designing our systems; we must adapt in a “climate-smart” way. Other changes (e.g. rising sea levels) may preclude adaptation in-situ, and force us to look for new places to live and work, either temporarily or permanently.

In this talk, Sonali McDermid will discuss what we are starting to learn about climate adaptation, specifically across agricultural contexts for the “global majority”, major focus regions of her research. McDermid will also discuss a new project evaluating the role of climate change in human migration, which is wholly complex: though destabilizing to migration, climate change is often superimposed on existing precarity. Through these examples, McDermid will discuss outstanding needs and emerging thoughts for crafting a way forward in a climate, changed.

After her presentation, Sonali McDermid will be joined by Marianna Tsionki, curator of Meteorological Mobilities, to discuss and respond to submitted questions from participants.

This event is in conjunction with Meteorological Mobilities, an apexart NYC Open Call Exhibition on view ONLINE beginning May 28.