1. Stanford University and Climate Research: Existing Efforts and Future Directions Dr. Michael D. Mastrandrea California Council on Science and Technology May 24, 2007

2. The Vision of Stanfords Environmental Initiative A sustainable world where human needs are met while protecting and restoring Earths life support systems and resources for people today and generations yet to come.

3. Activities & Mission Three major activities: Interdisciplinary Research Ideas to Action Educating Leaders Seeking solutions to major challenges through innovative research Strategic collaborations with decision makers, stakeholders, the media, and the general public Educating and training environmental leaders

4. Stanford Initiative on the Environment & Sustainability Stanford Schools Earth Sciences Engineering Education Law Medicine Humanities GSB Decision Makers Government Other Business NGOs Woods Institute: Interdisciplinary Catalyst, Hub PIEE EMF FSI GCEP Stanford Indep Labs Stanford Indep. Labs Woods Institute for the Environment

5. Woods Focal Areas Four focal areas: Energy & Climate Land Use & Conservation Freshwater Oceans & Estuaries ResearchAction Spanning the problem-solving spectrum

6. The Environment & Energy Building Under One Roof - A Coming-Together Place Organized by Research Area Land Use & Conservation Energy & Climate Freshwater Oceans & Estuaries Sustainable Built Systems Interdisciplinary Occupants

7. Many established climate & energy programs: Precourt Institute for Energy Efficiency (PIEE) Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR) Global Climate and Energy Project (GCEP) Energy Modeling Forum (EMF) Program on Energy and Sustainable Development (PESD) Climate & Energy Programs and Research

8. Precourt Institute for Energy Efficiency Climate & Energy Programs and Research

9. Many established climate & energy programs: Precourt Institute for Energy Efficiency (PIEE) Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR) Global Climate and Energy Project (GCEP) Energy Modeling Forum (EMF) Program on Energy and Sustainable Development (PESD) Climate & Energy Programs and Research

10. Expertise in climate impacts and vulnerability research: Global / Regional Impact Assessments (IPCC, CAT Report) Carnegie Airborne Observatory (CAO) Food Security and the Environment Program (FSE) Jasper Ridge Biological Reserve (FACE Studies) Center for Ocean Solutions – Ocean Acidification Existing and New Faculty Research Climate & Energy Programs and Research

11. Carnegie Airborne Observatory Climate & Energy Programs and Research

12. Expertise in climate impacts and vulnerability research: Global / Regional Impact Assessments (IPCC, CAT Report) Carnegie Airborne Observatory (CAO) Food Security and the Environment Program (FSE) Jasper Ridge Biological Reserve (FACE Studies) Center for Ocean Solutions – Ocean Acidification Existing and New Faculty Research Climate & Energy Programs and Research

13. Key Future Direction: Integrated and expanded research in vulnerability and adaptation Impacts, Vulnerability, and Adaptation

14. Response Strategies: Climate Risk Management After Jones, 2003

15. Key Future Direction: Integrated and expanded research in vulnerability and adaptation > Building on and expanding strengths > Social benefit beyond climate research > Significant potential for collaboration and partnerships Impacts, Vulnerability, and Adaptation

16. Working Solutions: Gaining Traction in The Real World Solving the worlds urgent environmental problems takes bold ideas from leaders and experts in many fields. …Most of all, it takes a conviction that these problems are largely solvable, and a tough-minded commitment to seeking the solutions which gain traction in the real world. Ward Woods