CAS academicians give talk on global climate transition at UM

The University of Macau (UM) held a talk titled ‘Global Change & Global Climate Transition Triggered by Antarctic Ice Sheet Growth’ today (21 May) as part of the University Lecture Series. The speakers were An Zhisheng and Zhou Weijian, academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). The talk was well attended by people from different sectors of the community.

Speaking at the event, UM Vice Rector Michael Hui said that amid the growing challenges posed by global climate change, developing an in-depth understanding of the Earth’s evolution is essential for addressing future environmental change. He also highlighted the research achievements and contributions of Academicians An and Zhou in their respective fields.

During the talk, the two academicians discussed the mechanisms of global climate change in depth, as well as the profound influence of Antarctic ice sheet growth on the Earth’s climate system. They also pointed out that, in the context of global warming, it is crucial to evaluate the impact of asymmetric polar ice sheet evolution on global climate. This will enhance our ability to predict future climate change and deepen our understanding of how the Earth system responds to the changes in polar ice sheets.

In addition, the two speakers engaged with the audience during the Q&A and discussion session, which was moderated by Li Yongjie, associate professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the UM Faculty of Science and Technology.

An Zhisheng

Zhou Weijian

Michael Hui

The Q&A and discussion session