Hans Joachim Schellnhuber
Hans Joachim Schellnhuber | |
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| Born | June 7, 1950 |
| Nationality | German |
| Alma mater | University of Regensburg |
| Awards | German Environment Prize 2007 |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Climatology |
| Institutions | Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research University of Potsdam |
Hans Joachim "John" Schellnhuber (born June 7, 1950)[1][2] is the Director of Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and Chief Government Advisor on Climate and Related Issues during Germany's EU Council Presidency and G8 Presidency. He has qualifications in mathematics and physics—a Doctorate in Theoretical Physics from the University of Regensburg, which he completed in 1980.[3] Since 1992, he has been one of nine members of the German Advisory Council on Global Change.[4] He was appointed Commander of the British Empire (CBE) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2004.[5] He is a postdoctoral fellow at the Institute of Theoretical Physics (ITP) at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
He was awarded the German Environment Prize in 2007, and has signed the Potsdam Denkschrift calling for a change in thinking to enable sustainable development. Schellnhuber was 'coordinating lead author of the synthesis chapter of Working Group II' of the Third Assessment Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.[3] John warns of dire consequences of continued global warming [6] He is an expert[7] on climatological tipping points and a public speaker on the subject.[6][8][9][10][11]
He is married to Margret Boysen.[12]
References
- ^ http://www.pik-potsdam.de/john/
- ^ Mossman, Kaspar. "Profile of Hans Joachim Schellnhuber".
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ a b Curriculum at Forum: Science and Innovation for Sustainable Development
- ^ http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,k-6975,00.html
- ^ http://www.pik-potsdam.de/news/archive/archive-2006/potsdam-climate-expert-hans-joachim-schellnhuber-becomes-chief-government-advisor-1
- ^ a b http://www.ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=48791
- ^ Profile of Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
- ^ http://sciencewatch.com/dr/nhp/2009/09julnhp/09julnhpLentET/
- ^ Kanter, James (2009-03-13). "Scientist: Warming Could Cut Population to 1 Billion". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-05-04.
- ^ http://beyondzeroemissions.org/media/radio/professor-schellnhuber-potsdam-institute-talks-pre-industrial-carbon-levels-safe-climate
- ^ http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,3907790,00.html
- ^ http://www.pik-potsdam.de/members/boysen/cv
External links
- Roll back time to safeguard climate, expert warns 15 September 2008
- Big Picture TV > Speaker > John Schellnhuber CBE. Videos of John Schellnhuber talking about climate change. 11 December 2006.
- Terra quasi-incognita: beyond the 2°C line. Download video, audio, slides International Climate Conference in Oxford, UK from September 28–30, 2009
