With Ellie Johnston, Director of Programs, Climate Interactive
Two workshop time options: 9:30-10:45 am and 12:30-1:45 pm
Join us to explore a wide range of climate solutions strategies, from renewable energy and electric vehicles to reducing deforestation and food waste to economy-wide carbon pricing. Using Climate Interactive’s En-ROADS Simulator, speaker Ellie Johnston will lead us in exploring real-world climate strategies and their impact on global temperature change. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the multitude of actions needed to meet the international target for limiting planetary warming to a safe level.
QEP thanks our co-sponsors, the ASU Renewable Energy Initiative, for making this program possible!
SPEAKER BIO
Ellie Johnston serves as Director of Programs at Climate Interactive, an organization that translates complex climate science into accessible tools and uses experiential learning to engage and inform decision-makers around high-leverage, equitable climate solutions. Ellie leads the organization’s climate and energy modeling and engagement efforts. She has built up Climate Interactive’s work to extend to over a million people—from top journalists and leading decision-makers to educators and students worldwide. Through the design of the En-ROADS and C-ROADS simulation models and the array of experiences that are used with these tools, Ellie has pioneered approaches to bridging the gap between science and policy.
Ellie has spoken at the United Nations, the White House, the African Union, and many universities. Her work has been cited in major outlets including The New York Times, Associated Press, and Washington Post.
Her prior experience includes leadership to advance youth participation in the United Nations around climate change and sustainable development, as well as roles as an encyclopedia editor, field biologist, and community organizer.
