This World Water Day, the UN highlights glacier preservation’s importance for human life and ecosystems. Experts from the University of Victoria—David Atkinson, Jay Cullen, and Sophie Norris—are available to discuss various aspects of glacier preservation, climate change impacts, and research on this vital topic.
Glaciers are vital for sustaining human life, providing drinking water, irrigation, clean energy, and supporting healthy ecosystems. This World Water Day, the United Nations emphasizes the significance of glacier preservation.
The University of Victoria offers expert commentary on glacier preservation:
1. David Atkinson (Geography) specializes in weather system monitoring and predicting extreme weather impacts caused by climate change. He has deployed weather monitoring instruments on Columbia and Nahanni icefields, and leads the BSc Climate Science degree program focused on community climate crisis responses. (Contact: [email protected])
2. Jay Cullen (Earth and Ocean Sciences), director of the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences, is an authority in chemical oceanography and biogeochemistry of trace metals. His research investigates how climate change and Arctic glacier melting affect trace metal concentrations in oceans. A PhD student from his lab is currently collecting water samples in Antarctica aboard the HMCS Margaret Brooke during its circumnavigation of South America. (Contact: [email protected])
3. Sophie Norris (Geography) focuses on glacial erosion and analyzing historical glacier responses to climate change. She employs various geochronological methods, mapping techniques, and computer modeling to assess landscape change rates. (Contact: [email protected])
For media inquiries, please contact Simone Blais at University Communications and Marketing ([email protected]).
Key topics include: water, sustainability, biodiversity, climate, community, and international research.
World Water Day highlights the critical role glaciers play in ecosystems and human survival. The University of Victoria’s experts in geography and earth sciences offer valuable insights into glacier preservation, the impact of climate change, and the need for sustainable practices. Engaging with these professionals can enhance public awareness and understanding of the urgent issues surrounding glacier conservation.
Original Source: www.uvic.ca
