Decoding COP28: Najam’s Climate Warning

Pardee Professor Adil Najam, Dean Emeritus and President of WWF International, recently shared his climate expertise on the BBC podcast, “The Real Story.” Reflecting on COP28 in Dubai, he emphasized the urgency of global action, expressing skepticism about reaching the critical 1.5-degree Celsius goal and calling for immediate measures to combat climate change.

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Ahead of COP28, Najam Delineates Efficacy of Annual COP Proceedings

As world leaders and negotiators get ready for the latest round of global climate negotiations, COP28, which begin in Dubai on November 30th and will continue till December 12, 2023, Adil Najam, Dean Emeritus and Professor at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies and President of WWF-International, was featured on the BBC Climate Talk podcast in…

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Vanessa Nakate’s Impactful Visit to Boston Culminates in African Studies Center’s 70th Gala

Vanessa Nakate, a prominent climate activist, Nobel Prize nominee, and Time Magazine cover feature, embarked on a transformative journey to Boston, where her visit left an indelible mark on various communities and culminated in the celebration of the 70th anniversary gala for the African Studies Center, which took place on September 29, 2023. Vanessa Nakate’s…

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Adil Najam Featured in State Department Blog

Dr. Adil Najam, Dean Emeritus and Professor of International Relations and of Earth and Environment at the Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston Univeristy was interviewed by the U.S. Department of State’s ExchangeAlumni blog for a feature profile post on his work on climate change and his recent appointment as the incoming President of…

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Gallagher Comments on World Bank and International Monetary Fund’s Upcoming Spring Meeting

Kevin Gallagher, Professor of Global Development and Director of the Global Development Policy Center at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, was interviewed by E&E News on the upcoming meeting between the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. The article, “IMF, World Bank Meet as Calls for Reform Grow Louder,” discusses the meeting between the…

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Gallagher Argues for Reducing Consumers’ Climate Burden

Kevin Gallagher, Professor of Global Development Policy at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Director of the Global Development Policy Center (GDP Center), was interviewed by the New York Times on fossil fuel subsidies and the transition to green energy. The article, titled “Why Are Taxpayers Propping Up the Fossil Fuel Industry,” centered around cutting taxes,…

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Gallagher Offers Insight on Debt Relief for Climate-Stricken Nations

In an interview with Reuters, Kevin Gallagher, Professor of Global Development Policy at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Director of the Global Development Policy Center (GDP Center), discussed the need for debt write-offs for countries that are most vulnerable to actions of climate change. The article, titled “Up to $520bln in Debt Write-offs Needed for Emerging Nations’ Climate…

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Adil Najam named as new President of WWF International

Dr. Adil Najam, the inaugural dean (2014-2022) of Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies and now Dean Emeritus and Professor of International Relations and Earth and the Environment has been named as the new President of WWF-International, one of the largest and most respected environment and conservation organizations in the world. WWF, recognized globally…

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