Press Conference: Climate Change and Heatwaves by Emori and Doi

PRESS CONFERENCE

Climate Change and Heatwaves
Seita Emori, Professor, Institute for Future Initiatives (IFI), the University of Tokyo 
Takeshi Doi, Senior Researcher, Application Laboratory, JAMSTEC
11:00-12:00 Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Language: The speech will be in English and Q & A will be in English or Japanese with English interpretation

Last summer saw record-breaking high temperatures in Japan and throughout Asia. This year is already heating up, with deadly heatwaves scorching Southeast Asia, India and Pakistan.

How hot is it going to get in Japan this year and in the near future?

And what, if anything, can the country do to mitigate the impact?

At this FCCJ press conference, two climate scientists will discuss how heatwaves and other climate change effects are already upon us.

Seita Emori, of the University of Tokyo's Institute for Future Initiatives, was a lead author for the 5th and 6th Assessment Reports compiled by the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. He will give a global overview of the impact on the climate if the 1.5C goal of the Paris Agreement is not achieved.

Takeshi Doi, a senior researcher at the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), focuses on seasonal predictions. He will discuss how hot this summer might get, how it will affect people and what Japan and other countries can do to mitigate the heat's impact.

How to attend: 
Please register at front@fccj.or.jp with your name, the name of your media outlet, and FCCJ membership number. Due to space restrictions attendance will be limited. Doors open 15 minutes before the event. Please sign in and giving your name and contact details at the reception. 

How to watch online: https://www.youtube.com/c/FCCJchannel/live 　
Livestreaming of the press events will be available and video of this event will be uploaded to our FCCJ YouTube channel. 

How to ask questions: https://forms.gle/3rgGQBA1Bi5y7RHF9　
Members watching the event online can submit questions for the speakers in advance using this submission form.

TV crew: Please make a reservation at front@fccj.or.jp. Doors open for TV crews only at 30 minutes before the event. 

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