Earth Science Leaders Heading to COP31 to Discuss U.S. Climate Treaty Withdrawal
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The American Geophysical Union (AGU), a large scientific group, has announced that its leaders will attend COP31, the next United Nations climate conference. The organization says they will be available for interviews on three main topics: the current state of science in the United States, the decision by the U.S. to withdraw from the UN climate treaty, and how scientists around the world can keep working together.
AGU describes itself as a global community that supports more than half a million professionals and advocates in Earth and space sciences. These fields include the study of weather, oceans, climate, and space. Because of this broad membership, the group often speaks about how government decisions can affect research, funding, and the work of scientists.
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the international agreement that brings countries together to discuss and respond to climate change. COP, which stands for Conference of the Parties, is the yearly meeting where member countries review progress and negotiate new steps. The U.S. decision to leave this treaty is one of the topics that AGU leaders plan to address during their time at the conference.
The advisory also highlights the question of how scientists can continue to collaborate across borders. Many research projects on climate, weather, and space involve teams from several countries. AGU's leaders are expected to explain their views on this issue, but the organization has not yet released details about specific interviews or statements. Readers can find more information on the AGU website at www.agu.org.
Sources: AGU Newsroom
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