In keeping with MIT’s broad and intensive efforts outlined in President Rafael Reif’s Plan for Action on Climate Change, the Institute will host a series of Climate Action Symposia at MIT to discuss climate science and policy,  decarbonization of the global economy, and how universities can contribute solutions to the fight against climate change. Featuring leading experts from MIT and elsewhere, the symposia will explore the frontier of climate science and policy.

“The challenge of dramatically stepping up the pace of decarbonization while making sure this transition is sustainable and equitable across society will take all of our collective talents – and the best work of countless MIT minds and hands. We are eager for the symposia to help galvanize our community and plant the seeds for future research, policy and innovation in climate solutions. To that end, I hope many of you will make time to attend.”  – President Rafael Reif

As Climate Science/Change is one of the four focus areas of research for MIT Portugal Partnership 2030 (MPP2030), the program is pleased to announce that it will host four faculty members from Portuguese universities as guests to attend a symposium session of their choosing. As part of the sponsorship the selected faculty will receive:

• Round-trip economy airfare within a reasonable timeframe of the chosen symposium date
• Three-nights accommodations at a conveniently located hotel, reserved by the program coordination team
• A $50 USD per diem towards meals and local transportation (to be reimbursed following the event and with supporting receipt documentation provided to the coordination office)

To be considered for the sponsorship, please submit the following by November 1, 2019:

1. Complete application form (found here)
2. Emailed confirmation of your completed form with your current CV attached to mitportugal@mit.edu, subject line “MIT Climate Sponsorship-Your Name”

Please note that you must be a current FACULTY member at a Portuguese University to be eligible. 

MIT Climate Symposia, 2019–2020 Dates and Topics

Visit climatesymposia.mit.edu for more details.

*Please note that due to time constraints we are beginning with the December 4th event. The October 29th event will be live streamed if you would like to still listen.*

Decarbonizing the Electricity Sector
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
3:00–6:00 pm
Wong Auditorium (Building E51)

Economy-wide Deep Decarbonization – Beyond Electricity!
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
5:00–8:00 pm
Wong Auditorium (Building E51)

MIT Climate Initiatives and the Role of Research Universities
Thursday, April 2, 2020
2:00–5:00 pm
Wong Auditorium (Building E51)

Summing Up: Why Is the World Waiting?
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
1:00–4:00 pm
Kresge Auditorium (Building W16)

Please email mitportugal@mit.edu with any questions.