For many years we have been promoting projects which raise awareness of the population, regarding the impact of climate changes. In view of that, the British Council and SOPEG invited professors Jacques Ribemboim, Geber Barbosa and Lia Giraldo da Silva to participate in the roundtable on Security and Climate Change, facilitated by Mariluce Zepter.

The debate took place in Recife and it was transmitted live via internet. Professionals in the area of health, academics, students and members of the community in general attended the event. Those who were unable to be at the British Council premises in Recife could watch the presentations, from their homes or offices, at no additional cost. Around 100 people from all over the country as well as from other countries watched the event and were able to interact with the speakers.

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Introduction

Geber Barbosa's presentation

Jacques Ribemboim's presentation

ApreGiraldosentação- Lia

Discussion- Questions and answers

About the envitees

Geber Barbosa – Master in Meteorology by UFPB and Doctor in Oceanography by UFPE.  Currently Professor of Meteorology  and Climatology, Physics Meteorology and Synoptic at UFRPE

Jacques Ribemboim – Master in Environmental Economics (University College London, 1994) and Doctor in Economics (UFPE, 2000). Deputy Professor, UFRPE. Professional experience in Economics, Mechanical Engineering and Petrol and Gas Engineering. His work involves mainly the following areas: Northeast region: Renewable Energy, Population and Development, Environmental Economics, Urban Environmental, Rural Development, Fisheries Economics and International Business. President of “Citate – Restructuring Urban Spaces” an NGO focused on the improvement of the quality of urban areas.

Lía Giraldo da Silva – Medical doctor, senior researcher of Fiocruz, head of the Saúde Ambiental no Centro de Pesquisas Aggeu Magalhães labs. Organiser of the Brazilian document for Child Environmental Health - PAHO. Shes has been involved in environmental health issues since 1978.

Mariluce Zepter – currently undertaking MSC in Administration and Environmental Policies ((UFPE, 2006-2008); MBA in Strategic Management (The Robert Gordon University, 2004); Postgraduation in Urban offered by Development Planning Unit (University College London, 1989) and in Urban and Rural Development (UNICAP, 1985). Architect (UFPE, 1983). UN volunteer in Lima, Peru (2002-2003), working in international cooperation projects in Latin American cities. Member and Consultant of Terra Azul Consultoria Ltda., with Headquarters in Curitiba-PR (organisational management, urban development and environment).

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