Join Penn Professor Simon Richter during Climate Week at Penn for his latest webinar. This webinar is part of The University of Pennsylvania’s Alumni Education Global Discovery Series.
Thanks to his animated alter-ego known as “Dr. Poldergeist”, Simon Richter has become well-known within Dutch water management and climate adaptation circles.
Title: Drastic Measures: Planning for Sea Level Rise in The Netherlands
In March 2024, the Dutch government announced that it was technically feasible for the country to withstand sea level rise of up to 5 meters. For a nation already living up to 7 meters below sea level, this came as a relief. In this webinar you will learn more about the three adaptation strategies under consideration in The Netherlands and how two Penn faculty members contributed to the process.
When: Monday, October 14th, 2024, 7pm-8pm CEST
Where: Virtual
For more information and to register click HERE.
Co-sponsored by Climate Week at Penn and Penn Arts & Sciences