Webinar with Felipe Gómez Gallo on January 27th at 9:00am EST
The Climate Reality Project is an initiative founded by Al Gore in 2006 with the purpose of turning awareness into action for climate change. It is led by a diverse group of people around the world who work towards expanding environmental sustainability. Over the years there has been much discussion around climate change; its causes have been exhaustively studied, and the consequences comprehensively modeled. Now, we must take what we have learned through science and put it into action, using our capabilities and skills as engineers to build a more sustainable future. Presently, it may seem difficult to act to inspire sustainable solutions in our communities, given the current situation of the world. But, as engineers, we are fundamentally problem solvers. This crisis, which is inevitably forcing a change in our way of life, presents itself as a chance to reevaluate our practice. Under these circumstances, we must turn our attention to the essence of engineering: providing the most comprehensive solution to a human problem. Climate change is an issue that affects all human communities, and it requires comprehensive and innovative actions from us. In the same way, as we have approached the challenge of carrying out our day to day lives digitally, we must take on the challenge of continuing to advance the sustainability agenda. The webinar is the ideal scenario to spread awareness among a dynamic audience. By outlining the current environmental needs, we wish to inspire a multicultural group of leaders to take action locally and globally through social media.
Presenter
Felipe Gómez Gallo
Felipe Gómez Gallo is a Grad student in Environmental Engineering with majors in Environmental and Civil Engineering and a minor in Biodiversity studies and Environmental science from Universidad de los Andes, Colombia. With a great interest in sustainability, climate change adaptation, risk assessment, and engineering education. He is the current President of the Student Platform for Engineering Education Development (SPEED), being a member since 2015, where he was a participant of the 11th Global Student Forum (GSF) in Florence. He has experience as an Ed. Content officer and facilitator from the 12th GSF in Seoul. He served as Educational Content VP in 2017 and 2018, leading both Kuala Lumpur and Albuquerque’s GSF educational content, before assuming the current presidency. Along with this, He is a Climate Reality Leader, a well-being ambassador, and a graduate teaching assistant.