Berkley Center

Climate change has come roaring back into the spotlight since a 300,000-strong group of concerned citizens gathered on September 21, 2014 in New York to raise awareness of this global issue. In response, at a historic UN climate summit on September 23, member nations reiterated their commitment to reach an agreement on the issue of climate change by 2015.

Jairam Ramesh, India’s chief negotiator at both the Copenhagen (2009) and Cancún (2010) climate change conferences, discussed the probability of a UN agreement and the responsibilities of countries and international institutions to address climate change. Ramesh’s role in bringing the West and developing countries together has brought him many accolades, and his critical involvement on the world stage provided him with a unique perspective on this important issue. 

This event was co-sponsored by the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs; Asian Studies Program; Georgetown-India Dialogue; Global Education & Leadership Foundation; Global Human Development Program; and the Science, Technology, and International Affairs Program.