“…..Social Impact and Diplomacy…”

“…..Social Impact and Diplomacy…”

Cyprus International InstituteCyprus International InstituteClass Session 4Class Session 424 June 201024 June 2010

Global Climate Update:The Science, Social Dimensions and

Public Health Impact of a WorldEnvironmental Crisis

Timothy C. Weiskel

“…..Social Impact and Diplomacy…”

“…..Social Impact and Diplomacy…”

“…..Social Impact and Diplomacy…”

TimesOnline, TimesOnline, "‘Nations will vanish and millions lose their homes to rising seas’," TimesOnline, (1 December 2009).TimesOnline, (1 December 2009).

TimesOnline, TimesOnline, "‘Nations will vanish and millions lose their homes to rising seas’," TimesOnline, (1 December 2009).TimesOnline, (1 December 2009).

"Defending against Bangladesh floods," BBC News Online, (12 July 2009 23:01 UK 22:01 GMT, Sunday).

YouTube - RuniChannel1, “Hot Cities 17 - Lima Peru - Climate Meltdown - BBC YouTube - RuniChannel1, “Hot Cities 17 - Lima Peru - Climate Meltdown - BBC Documentary," Documentary," YouTube - RuniChannel1, (6 May 2010).YouTube - RuniChannel1, (6 May 2010).

Deborah Amos, Deborah Amos, "Mideast Water Crisis Brings Misery, Uncertainty," NPR - All Things Considered, NPR - All Things Considered, (7 January 2010).

"Water shortage threatens Malta - 17 Nov 08," YouTube - AlJazeeraEnglish, (17 November 2008).

"Cyprus running out of water - 9 July 2008," YouTube - AlJazeeraEnglish, (9 July 2008).

Deborah Amos, Deborah Amos, "Tide Of Arab-Turk Tension Rises Amid Water Shortage," NPR - All NPR - All Things Considered, Things Considered, (8 January 2010).8 January 2010).

"Increased desertification of Turkey's arable land -22 Aug 08," YouTube - AlJazeeraEnglish, (22 August 2008).

"Water crisis in Israel," YouTube - ChoiceJJ, (27 January 2009).

"Three tornadoes hit cyprus," YouTube, (2 March 2007).

What was the state of play after Bali?What was the state of play after Bali?

The “Drama” of the Bali Conference The “Drama” of the Bali Conference Conclusion (COP 14)Conclusion (COP 14)

What was the mood for Copenhagen?What was the mood for Copenhagen?(COP 15)(COP 15)

Where is China in all this?Where is China in all this?((We are all footnotes on Chinese history from now on…. We are all footnotes on Chinese history from now on…. ))

“…..Social Impact and Diplomacy…”

Cyprus International InstituteCyprus International InstituteClass Session 4Class Session 424 June 201024 June 2010

Global Climate Update:The Science, Social Dimensions and

Public Health Impact of a WorldEnvironmental Crisis

Timothy C. Weiskel