See Change: Climate in National Parks

A special conversation with 

Maros Sefcovic, EU Energy Union Vice President
&
Sally Jewell, U.S. Secretary of the Interior (2013-2017)

and photo gallery opening
showcasing the impact of climate change through glaciers, coral reefs and forests

4:30 p.m. Registration/networking

4:55-5:00 Introductory remarks by Ambassador David O'Sullivan, Delegation of the European Union to the USA

5:00-5:45 In conversation: Climate Change: Urgency and Solutions 

• Vice President Maros Sefcovic, Energy Union, European Commission
• Sally Jewell, U.S. Secretary of Interior (2013-2017), Distinguished Fellow, University of Washington College of the Environment
• Moderated by Sherri Goodman, Senior Fellow, Wilson Center Environmental Change and Security Program

5:45-6:30 Science, Nature and Life: Understanding and confronting Global Climate Change in our National Parks

• Gary Machlis, Professor of Environmental Stability, Clemson University, former science advisor to the National Park Service director
• Gilles Kleitz, Director, Parc Amazonien de Guyane, France
• Moderated by Mark Wenzler, Senior Vice President of Conservation Programs, National Parks Conservation Association

6:30-7:30 Reception and viewing of See Change exhibition, including a special selection of images showcasing the impact of climate change through glaciers, coral reefs and forests from:

 

Livestream of Event begins at 4:55pm EST:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=696uMNqAc_I