Will Steffen

Chemist and climate change researcher

Will Steffen - Scientists & Innovators born 1947
Born

1947
79 years ago

Died
Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Australia

Links & References

Contributed extensively to climate science and research. Focused on human-induced climate change and its global impacts. Served as an executive director of the Australian National University Climate Change Institute. Participated in multiple international assessments, including the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Authored numerous scientific publications regarding environmental changes and sustainability. Engaged in the integration of scientific research with policy for effective climate action.

Executive Director of Australian National University Climate Change Institute

Contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

Published extensively on climate change and sustainability

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