Climate Change and Drought - Livestream

California’s ecosystems are undergoing a tremendous and rapid shift as a result of warming and drying - telltale fingerprints from global climate change observed on a regional scale. In this three-part series, our invited experts will delve into the “how,” “why,” and “when” of the complex feedback loops in our climate system - moving from climate change to drought, from drought to wildfires; and finally, to wildfire-related emissions further exacerbating climate change. The series will explore ecosystem stressors, management, restoration, adaptation, and resilience in California, incorporating the latest available scientific data.

Speaker: Pablo Ortiz Partida is a Bilingual Climate and Water Scientist for the Climate & Energy program at the Union of Concerned Scientists. Pablo works on developing strategies for vulnerable sectors and populations in California to cope with and adapt to the current and projected impacts of climate change, particularly related to water impacts. He holds a Ph.D. in Hydrology and Water Resources Management and carries out primary analysis on how changing climate patterns are impacting key sectors and populations, especially with regards to precipitation and water supply changes.