The Climate Crisis Advisory Group (CCAG) is an independent group of scientists which advises on climate change and biodiversity,[1] headed by Sir David King.[2][3]
| Abbreviation | CCAG |
|---|---|
| Formation | June 2021 |
| Purpose | climate change mitigation, climate change adaptation, environmentalism, climate policy |
| Website | ccag |
Its goal is to "provide the global public with regular analysis about efforts to tackle the global heating and biodiversity crises".[4]
CCAG's launch statement and first report state that the Earth may have already passed several dangerous tipping points, including melting ice sheets, the slowdown of Atlantic circulation and the dieback of the Amazon rainforest, which highlight the need for speed.[5]
Members
editMembers of the CCAG are scientists from multiple disciplines that are all advocates for the environment. The group was formed so that every continent (besides Antarctica) was represented. All members volunteer their time to the group.[6] Members include:
- Nerilie Abram[7][8]
- Ade Adepitan - Presenter[8]
- Dr Fatima Denton[8][7]
- Dr. Christophie McGlade Director at the International Energy Agency (IEA) [8][7]
- Mercedes Bustamante[8][7]
- Alice Hill[8][7]
- Dr. Robert W. Corell[8][7]
- Dr. Arunabha Ghosh[8][7]
- Sir David King - Chair[8][7]
- Dr. Klaus Lackner[8][7]
- Prof Mark Maslin[8][7]
- Lavanya Rajamani[8][7]
- Johan Rockström[8][7]
- Lorraine Whitmarsh[8][7]
- Prof Qi Ye[8][7]
- Mariana Mazzucato[8][7]
- Gustavo Luedamann[8][7]
- Dr Guido Schmidt-Traub[8][7]
References
edit- ^ "World-leading scientists launch international climate crisis advisory group". The Independent. 22 June 2021. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- ^ "Head of Independent Sage to launch international climate change group". the Guardian. 20 June 2021. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- ^ "Nowhere is safe, say scientists as extreme heat causes chaos in US and Canada". the Guardian. 1 July 2021. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- ^ "Head of Independent Sage to launch international climate change group". the Guardian. 20 June 2021. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ^ CCAG (June 2021). "The Global Climate Crisis and the Action Needed" (PDF). ccag.earth. Archived (PDF) from the original on 24 June 2021.
- ^ "FAQs". Climate Crisis Advisory Group. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q "Reducing carbon emissions not enough, expert warns". ANU. 24 June 2021. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r "Who are we?". Climate Crisis Advisory Group. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
External links
edit- List of CCAG Reports
- CCAG press releases
- CCAG Youtube channel where they stream their monthly meetings
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