Recently a groundswell of scientific evidence and public opinion has shifted the political landscape considerably on the issue of climate change and global warming. Through the efforts of the IPCC and the efforts of thousands of scientists around the world, and through the power of effective communication as embodied in Al Gore's Nobel-winning efforts, the political environment for climate change action has been radically altered. Where do we stand now? What needs to be done?

The Center for Science and Society is pleased to sponsor a panel discussion that analyzes where the science and politics is now headed. What is our understanding of the problem and what will scientists be working on? How do we go forward to continue to engage the public? And what are the inherent political conflicts and how can they be resolved.

Our panelists are

• Professor Jagadish Shukla, Chair of the Climate Dynamics Department, member of the Nobel-winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and a lead author of their most recent Assessment. President of the Institute for Global Environment and Society.
• Professor Edward Maibach, Director of the Center of Excellence in Climate Change Communication Research, a highly experienced public advocate and social change professional and a leading academic in the field of communication research.
• Michael Shank, Government Relations Advisor at George Mason University's Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution. For the past decade, Michael has served as an analyst and adviser to the UN, government and non-governmental representatives in the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia and the United States.