Topic Description: The 20 15 Paris Agreement established a UN-sponsored framework for negotiations o n climate change and global warming. In subsequent COP meetings\, experts and political leaders have come together seeking common cause for this gro wing global crisis. What is the future of these efforts\, and what have th ey yielded? What is the U.S. role in fostering cooperation on climate chan ge? In a divided country\, what are the possible futures for American poli cy leadership?
\nFacilitator: Dr. Brenda Kauffman i s an Associate Professor of Political Science &\; International Studies and Director of International Studies at Flagler College. She earned her Ph.D. in Political Science from Auburn University\, a Masters Degree in Li beral Arts and Philosophy from Spring Hill College\, a Bachelor's in Philo sophy and Religious Studies from Georgia State University\, and an Associa te's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Penn State University. Her a reas of specific interest include environmental politics\, international o rganizations and international political economy. \;
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